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Canman, I've heard that Ray Clontz, who invented the Tirehammer, thinks rod end bearings(5/8") from Grainger work well as substitute for the welded toggle arms. Just attach the rod ends with threaded rods and lock nuts and there's your toggle arms. I feel that this is much safer for in-experienced welders. I'm not accusing you of being in-experienced, I just wanted to state that just in case. Good luck

Canman, I've copied and pasted the add that Clay Spencer put in the classified section. His plans are very detailed and well worth the money. They'll save you a lot of time with your design. He also sell the springs and aluminum pulley wheels that he uses in the workshop builds. These hammers are amazing for the money required to build them. Ray Clontz Tire Hammer Plans by Clay Spencer These plans are for a 50 lb. power hammer that uses the rear axle and hub from a front drive car and emergency spare tire and weighs about 700 lbs. It is powered by a 1 hp, 1750 rpm electric motor, 120 or 240 volts, runs about 250 blows per minute and uses a spring toggle mechanism similar to Little Giant hammers. The anvil is 6" solid round (minimum size) by 36" high and the frame is 5" square tubing. The plans are 40 pages, printed front and back on 20 sheets that include parts list, detail and assembly drawings, sources, notes, installation, adjustments and maintenance. Over 200 hammers have been built using these plans. Price is $30US including postage to US and Canada, $32US to other countries. Send check or money order to Clay Spencer, 73 Penniston Private Drive, Somerville, AL 35670. Tel: (256) 498-1498 or E-mail clay@tirehammer.com for info. Also, Clay leads workshops for chapters or groups to build 15 to 20 hammers and has Tire Hammers for sale, $2000.

Phil, I just got a copy of Brownell's(gunsmithing) catalog a they have very good prices on brand new contact wheels. The best prices I've seen. Brownells Gunsmithing Tools Take care

I've used the 500 lb and the 268 lber. Both feel very nice to me. I'll be buying one from Blacksmith Supply this summer(hopefully). I like the 335 lber.

What are the pressure settings that you use? Just as a starting point for me. Hwooldrigde-thanks

Thank you. I really appreciate the help.

When I switched to Oxy-Propane I changed the hoses and fittings to work per my distributor's advice. All I had to do in order to change my cutting torch was buy the appropriate tip. WHAT I'M ASKING IS: CAN I SWOP THE TIP OR DO I HAVE TO BUY ANOTHER ROSEBUD! I just needed the question answered. If all you got is a condescending response, please keep it to yourself.

Does anyone know a trick I use to get an Oxy-Acetylene rosebud to work on an Oxy-Propane set-up? Thanks

Glen, Sorry about the politics. I just got fired up watching the news last night.

Hey guys. At the risk of annoying everyone, I want to speak my mind concerning the American economy. Free trade agreements are really messing with our future, especially the one with China. That said, I want to encourage everyone to investigate the manufacturers and distibutors of power hammers, air compressors, lathes, drill presses, etc. Big Blu, Iron Kiss, Phoniex Forging Hammers(who are now making a 160# Prodigy for way less $ than their large hammers), KA hammers all make great machines that are built right here in the USA. Strikers and Anyang, as most people know, are made in China. I think that with the great power hammer options we have here, it would not be very patriotic to purchase on from China. Industrial Gold makes an amazing air compressor(7.5 HP single phase) that will deliver more than enough cfm for a utility hammer. They are priced nice as well. Please reply with more ideas, your criticism, etc.

Hey guys. I'm having a hard time finding thread that links me to the 6 part youtube series on the Sam Yellin, rerstoration workshop. Can Anyone help me out? Thanks

When will Hofi be teaching in the USA again?