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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.

That's really beautiful.

I like that a lot..very well done there Bubbasan

That is so well presented & executed. I love your technique. Thanks for sharing. 

Some real good info on this thread and I've found it very helpful. Thanks all..
 
If I could just add my 2 cents worth for all it is but I think it's very important; your own safety. Watch yourself & take care...use your PPE(personal protection equipment) and don't take short cuts. You'll get reminders of close ones with various pieces of equipment and that's what they are reminders..Don't learn the hard way..
 
Enjoy it & the best of luck..

Oh well done....happy hammering!!

Offer 3000 cash. It may buy it. I am guessing you and the hammer are in the USA? Even 3500 would not be a bad price for a good running hammer. And that one looks very nicely built. I have never herd of it.

I would be happy to trade my 50lb little giant for it!

I think that's a fair approach...3 big one's in cash. Surely it may entice him to make a deal.

That's a fine hammer..

Hope it works out for you

Wicked power hammer. All those dies in a line, he can make an axe faster than I can make the coffee.

lol...

Quite a rhythm to the thing.

What a great production system. Wonder could he run two together if he had a little help?  

That's a swell looking build. I really like that a lot. Well done..

You've just given me an idea for a form roll....thank you!

Just be careful,

Putting any distance between a workstation & a power source can lead to a drop in guard and risk catching a finger or a hand.

That's turned out really well, I'm impressed.

Well done yourself..

Well done Joel, more power to your elbow...<<thumbs up>>

That's just out of this world!

Outstanding workmanship there Mick, hugely talented.

Very nice work,

Oh that has me thinking... A good fry up for tea!.. :ph34r: