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John Wayne Taylor

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    Wetumpka, Alabama
  • Biography
    Retired from Bellsouth,
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    Balcksmithing
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    retired

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  1. My bad. It was a poor choice of words to say that Clay designed the tire hammer. I knew that he actually made many improvements and changes and not the inital design, but what can I say about my writing skills. Thats why I'm not a writer. There was no intent to exclude any credit due to Ray for his contributions. The tire hammer is one of the best designed hammers that I seen yet. It's simple, works very well, easy to maintain and easy to build. I hope to thank Ray personally, some day, for his contrbution to blacksmithing. But until then, thank you Ray, you did good. JWT
  2. The 1/2 scale tire hammer was built by myself and Clay Spencer's nephew Mitch, at my shop in Wetumpka, Al. It is tribute to Clay for his many years of contributions to blacksmithing, especially in the design of the tire hammer. Clay has taught many workshops, including tool making, building treadle hammers, tire hammers, and too many other workshops to mention. These workshops have touched the lives of smiths all over the world. This hammer is small token to pay for someone like Clay who has contributed so much. It was presented to him by the membership of AFC at our conference this past September in Alabama. I basically scaled down Clay's plans to 1/2 scale using a foam filled wheel barrow wheel. In a few days I will upload more pictures when I can figure out how to use this new computer. I can be reach at jwtrht@att.net or by phone 334-514-2254. If you haven't figured it out, Clay is one of my mentors, as he is to many others also. keep you fires hot. John Wayne Taylor
  3. We are still planing a tire hammer workshop in Oct-Nov. time frame. contact Clay Spencer to put your name on the list. He may be planing an earlier workshop at his shop this summer. If any one wants a completed hammer or any hammer parts for a workshop call me at 334-514-2254. I don't a computer at my home so I have to use my sisters computer when I can visit her. I have all parts available for sale and can make any jigs that may be needed for your hammer. A complted hammer sells for $2200.00 unpainted and $2500.00 painted any color that you may want. delivery is available for a fee. I live in Wetumpka, Al which is near Montgomery. John Wayne Taylor cell no. 334-399-0032. hm no. 334-514-2254.
  4. You might try putting a few drops of air tool oil in the valve. I had problems with my big blue until I added an oiler. Now it work fine. JWT
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