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Thank you Mr. Larson. I appreciate your willingness to share your expertise.

John Wayne Taylor
Phone: 334-514-2254
Location: Wetumpka Alabama
This guy is a friend of Clay Spencer and he makes and sells a lot Tire Hammer components to Clay's specs. He gave me the prices and they seem very reasonable. the drive wheel is $40, the spring is $30, the arms are about $140, and the lead weight is around $7. I plan to buy these from him because he uses the same jigs as Clay Spencer so I know the parts will be better than my own products.

You're welcome Tim. I always have a lot of questions and it's nice to know that I'm not bothering everyone. Take care

Does anyone have experience gluing deer antlers on as handles for fire tools? What glue should I use? Thanks

Is it possible to mig weld stainless to mild steel? Thanks

Wow! They did jack up that "buy it now". Sorry guys. I guess it didn't turn out to be such a great deal after all.

how much does that colonial pattern by Jim weigh?

This guy has a couple of trip hammers for on ebay for those who are looking. They seem to be priced to sell.
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Thanks for all the replies.

Hey guys. Can anyone tell me an approximate length for fire place tools. Like the poker, shovel, etc. I imagine that there is room for variation but would like to know what you guys do for leangth. Thanks a lot

How much was that saw?

Does the Grizzly need a lot of adjusting to get a square cut? I've been torn between spending the money to buy an Ellis saw or save a lot and buy the Grizzly swivel. Thanks

Here's the link for the App Pwr Hammer.
Appalachian Power Hammers--Order Plans
Here's a link for the tire hammer which is a lot better in my opinion.
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I tried for a second time to get a reply from Phoenix about current pricing and have not heard back. It's been about 3 weeks since my email.

Use solid steel if possible. The plans for the Rusty hammer are for on the web.

Who has an opinion on what to use as treadle hammer slide bearings. I've UHMW on a tire hammer and liked it. I trying to decide on the in-line skate wheels that Clay Spencer uses or the UHMW. Any opinions would be appreciated. Thanks

Hey guys. I can't remember where, but someone wrote that John Larson reccomends shuttle and pilot valves now for air hammers. I would like someone to explain to me how this works. I have the kinyon plans but don't know which parts will be replaced by the Shuttle and/or pilot. Thanks

I tried one out recently and liked it. As mentioned before, it's a single blow hammer not a power hammer. It has a strikes a strong blow and has a really tall stroke. The price is nice as well. That being said, you have to step down on the throttle for every hit. Go to their website and watch the demo videos.

Thanks a lot

Thanks guys

I'm wanting to try making some S Hooks for hanging curtains. Can anyone offer some advice on how much material they start with? I just want to hear how others do it before I start. Thanks

I really like the air hammer in your video. Can you share some of the details concerning construction and piping? Thanks a lot

If you care about noise, use the tube and fill it with sand. That really quiets down a hammer.

Does anyone have advice on where to an instruction book or online tutorial for wiring electric motors? I have a 5 hp 3450 motor from Tractor Supply and need a parts list for the starter as well as a little how-to. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

Get in touch with the Blacksmith Supply. The Euroanvil is great. Those guys at Oak Hill Iron/Big Blu use them. If Euroanvils are good enough for for them, they're good enough for anyone. I guess there's not the bragging rights you would get with the more expensive anvils because Nimba, RatHole, Tom Clarks, etc. are given more TLC before you get them. As someone said earlier, you have to finish it to your liking. So, if your like me and respect the more expensive anvils but don't have and/or want to spend the money, buy the Euro. Great anvil, unbeatable price.