MooseRidge

Normally, I whittle down a stick and screw the nut on until its flush, then two spot welds on either side for placement. Then full weld around the nut. If the stick burns, no biggie.....

made that mistake at my last John C. Campbell class. Rough drawing of craftsman style lamp only, not full scale. When I was done, my wife asked for several more.... Had to take measurements of the whole thing (very difficult AFTER completed!)... Actually, enjoy the drawing part, something for those nasty days when you can't get to the forge.... Can't wait until this fall... forge will be 100 ft from the house (actually, house is being built 100 ft from the forge) instead of 42 miles away! Chuck Dunlap, TN

Place one end of a 4x4 on the ground the other on a cement block, back up truck. Place a second block and board under the axle and remove first board. Cut off old flat tire with O/A, then weld inside rim of spare to outside of attached rim. Drive to hammer-in. Chuck

There is a possible Tire Hammer workshop being planned for June 26-28 at John Wayne Taylor's shop in Wetumpka, AL. Currently, the estimated cost is around $1000. They are looking for at least 7 more people to sign up for the workshop. If you are interested, please contact Clay Spencer at clay@tirehammer.com Spread the word....

There is a possible Tire Hammer workshop being planned for June 26-28 at John Wayne Taylor's shop in Wetumpka, AL. Currently, the estimated cost is around $1000. They are looking for at least 7 more people to sign up for the workshop. If you are interested, please contact Clay Spencer at clay@tirehammer.com Spread the word....

Here's a shot of the old treadle hammer I have been using... only good for getting larger pieces down close to the required size, but it does that quickly... added a 2nd spring to increase rebound.... BTW... it is for sale? Located in TN...