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