Jamesrjohnson

Frosty, congratulations on your new machine... looks like a fun project. Isn't it great where you can get so much information so quickly on IFI. I wanted to comment on phase converters... I have bought two, my first was for my cold cut saw. Gave the supplier all the specs and when I hooked it up, I was not able to run the saw on the highest speed, not enough power. Not a big problem, but frustrating. I just got a 165 Anyang and again gave the specs to my supplier. Told them it would be "hard start" and that I wanted to make sure that if I made a mistake, I wanted it too big (I can live with that). Hooked it up and have to take 4 belts off and slip the belts at start up... when the hammers get's warmed up, I put the rest of the belts on. Hammers are "hard start" and have lot's of "rush amps"... the supplier is working with me and we are going to get it fixed but phase converters are tricky (in my experience) to get right. My advise... make sure you have the right to return if it does not do the job for you or way oversize. I am not a electrician but have been working with a licenced electrician and the supplier is a recognized national retailer... we have all struggled getting it right on the first try. James

Congratulations on your Anyang 33. You are going to love this machine. Can you send me your email address and I will send you the dimensions and pictures of the base. I build the base out of 1/4 sheet steel and weld threaded rods at the bottom. I fill the base with concrete (regular sackrete), then put a 3/4 inch piece of plywood on the top between the concrete and the hammer. I also weld angle iron tabs that I anchor to the floor. Again, I will take pictures of the base. Call me and I can take you through the maintenance proceedures. James 940 6274529

Kasper... What I have done is to install a combination checkvalve and flow control valve on the oil line. I have not had any problems with the new oilers, but on the old oilers, there was a combination of check valve and flow control problems. I have put this valve on my older machines and it works great. Give me a call and I can get one out to you tomorrow. Regards, James

Kasper, I am still in China (it's Saturday evening here). Will be flying back to the US tomorrow and can help you better when I get home. The wiring is fairly simple but if you are not comfortable wiring electricity, you might want to have a qualified electrician wire it up. I am fairly comfortable with single phase... but my first time with three phase, I had an electrictian wire it up... Probably best to send me your email address and I can take some pictures of my wiring job for single phase. Regards, James

What I do is construct a base out of 1/4 inch steel plate, then fill it with concrete. For the top between the hammer and the base, I use 3/4 inch plywood. I weld threaded rods to the bottom of the base that go through the concrete to tighten the hammer. This type of base also adds a very low cost way of adding weight and mass to the hammer. I also weld angle iron tabs to the bottom of the base and then anchor the tabs to the floor to keep the hammer from "walking". You can obviously customize the height of the base to make sure the anvil/working height is comfortable for your height and working preferences. I also weld a very simple motor anchoring and adjusting platform to the base. You can see some of the pictures of the base at Anyang USA I am currently in China but if anyone is interested, I can send them dimensions and more detailed pictures when I return. James R. Johnson

Kasper... the right size hammer all depends on how you are going to use it... Obviously, if you are going to use the hammer every day and are going to forge large pieces, you will need a larger hammer... My advise, before you buy a hammer, forge with it first. I am not sure where you are, but I have a 33, 88, and 165 pound Anyang hammer in my shop and it is always open for serious blacksmiths. James R. Johnson 940 6274529 Alvord, Texas (north of Ft. Worth).

I am the distributor for Anyang... and a blacksmith. I have a new site that is very much under construction... Anyang USA I will be getting an inventory of hammers and dies in very soon. Give me a call (or email me your number) and I will help you out any way I can. My shop is also open where you can try out the various hammers. You can also check out some of my work at James Johnson Metalsmith James Johnson 940 6274529

Jerry, I don't know of anyone in your area that owns an Anyang, but luckily I'm only 5 hours away. You could drive in early in the morning and be forging by noon. Your more than welcome to stay as long as you need to. I will supply propane, steel, and tools. You will be able to try out a 33' 88' and a 165'. If you didn't want to drive back that same day there are plenty of affordable motels near my shop. If you have the time after forging all day I would like to take you to dinner and talk shop. One of the great things about selling Anyang hammers is meeting and establishing relationships with people that are passionate about forging. You can view some of work my at James Johnson Metalsmith Email me at james@johnsonmetalsmithing.com

Hello Lev, I think it's great that you found forging at such a young age. I started at 16 and now at 30 I'm able to forge full time. I also sell Anyang power hammers. The hammer I would recommend is the 33' Anyang. It's single phase, user friendly, and perfect for people just learning to forge. I have a 33' 88' and a 165 in my shop. I use the 33' almost everyday. The hammer can forge everything from 1 1/4 sq bar to paper thin copper. You can view my work at James Johnson Metalsmith If you have any questions about the hammer or just want to talk about forging, feel free to call or email me. Hope this helps you. cell (940) 627-4529 Email james@johnsonmetalsmithing.com

My father was in England last week and spent a full day with John and I can tell you that he was extremely impressed with John's knowledge. John rebuilds huge Massey powerhammers that operate under the same principles as the Anyang hammers. John has a full check list that he goes through before he delivered each hammer, and we believe that a full quality check is important before delivery of any hammer.