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That's a fine job, very well done..

The more weight you can add the better. I agree with trinculo with a bolt down but I'm holding out until I really need to do that. So far I've not pushed my press to the limit just yet and find the weight alone is a big help. Here's a pic of a press I've recently purchased where I've stripped it down and rebuilt with a good clean down and finished up with new oil & a lick of paint. I have a 30mm spacer plate fitted between the press & the base where I've welded two outside flanges to this plate that act as supporting plates for jigging and so on. The base is bolted to the press through this spacer with no welding to the cast. I don't know what make this old girl is, maybe someone could help out here. It'd be interesting to know. Thanks.

That's wicked smart, love the design and the idea...

Don't like the look of that setup Tran.. That's a recipe for a fall where you'll possibly do real harm to yourself. Have a study of grinders or polishers that are set up correctly and note the difference between those designs and yours. I hope you don't think I'm preaching fella, just concerned for your safety, please don't learn the hard way.

That is something special.. Wonderful

When Mr Thomas issue's his post's & opinion... I am learning.. Thomas P; keep posting..(thumbs up!)

That belongs in a cartoon... Beep beep!! (road runner)

That is one fine hammer. I like that a lot. It marries really well with that handle. Well done fella, very nice work.

Have been following this thread and it's time to compliment this man & his work. That's a real neat job fella, fair play to you. I'm looking forward to seeing it up and running. Great job.

Sorry to read of the passing of your Aunt there Anachronist58. That gift is even more precious alright.. Enjoy your time using it & good health to you.

Oh that is a very helpful post, thank you very much Jim. That's given me some food for thought. Love the idea of the timber base for the copper form. How clever is that. Thanks again.

That's a real nice find caotropheus. I like that a lot. It has the makings of a real nice press that. I would suggest soak any troublesome bolts with diesel and allow it to penetrate best it can before taking a spanner to it, failing that, a little heat & the gas is your friend here. Take your time and steady as she goes. Looking forward to seeing this back in full health & ready for action. @Jim, I would be very interested to study your extensive tooling for the fly press if you would be so kind to share with me also. I have just completed a full rebuild on a flypress that I’ve recently purchased and would like to get the most of this old girl. I have no tooling at present and would really appreciate a little help here. Many thanks.

Oh that's a beauty... Happy hammering

Happy birthday Frosty.

Now there's a nice hammer head. It would be nice to see the finished article handle & all complete. Well done, nice work.

That's a real good looking hammer..

I've a lot of time for all old gear and here is my Adcock & Shipley pillar drill. I'm not exactly sure of its date of manufacture but it's a sweet old thing. I've rebuilt it and given it a new coat of paint. There's still some work remaining but I have the bulk of the heavy work over. There some real neat features on this drill. It's only a matter of getting her in position with a new flat belt, connect up the coolant lines, new switch gear and then happy drilling.

Has it got magical powers?? :huh:

Oh wow, look at those... That's splendid work fella, real generous size pokers with loads of character..very nice work

I don't like those grinders that have a wire wheel or a cloth wheel as a direct armature mount with that of the motor. There's no feel to the thing & I'm never comfortable working the tool. I much prefer a straight shaft that's bearing mounted & is v belt driven where there is an idler wheel involved (for tension). The motor is never under pressure where the load is felt by the tension of the belt. The belt slippage also acts as a safety device. You can gauge or feel how much pressure you can apply. Too much, and the wheel stop's. I've yet to build one but I've just shared my idea. Maybe you'll get something from it.

In my opinion, it's a tough one to advise on. There's a balance on what's your initial spend on it as is and what $$'s it's going to take to get it working back in full health. That hammer repair could cost more to get back right than you think. I'd be careful and do the sums first before a start. It's not going to stop a rebuild however knowing what it's going to take to get it back working at the outset may not be a bad idea.

Love the shape off that...that really works well. Lovely work

That's beautiful, well done.