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If he manages this, I'm selling all my tools and returning to my previous job stacking shelves.

Just because she has a good point doesn't mean you should listen. ;)

I've done something similar with an air hammer with dishing dies set to work together at a constant level through setting up the foot pedal so it can only lower a certain distance. Works well with the thin sheet metal, but like you say, not likely to work forging heavier stock, and would probably make the actual process of forging down the metal slow, painful and totally impractical. Also I suspect the results would be less than accurate. Still, gunna try it, because why the hell not :D

Didn't have time to try it today, but will when I get the chance.

I'm guessing a rudimentary way to achieve this on any hammer would be to create some kind of stopping system on the foot pedal, which only allows the hammer to strike at the desired thickness, although I suspect this would provide far from perfect results. That said I may have play with this idea if I have a moment today, I guess the effectiveness of this would largely depend upon the quality of the hammer

I've used both Sahinlet and Say-mak hammers. Both have worked well, didn't notice any major differences

I use one on a daily basis, an SM50 if my memory serves me correctly. It's about 25 years old now, and has had a rough life. Don't think it had ever been greased, so the bearings are a bit shot. Also the cylinder rings are in need of replacement, so it doesn't hit so good anymore. All this said, it runs pretty xxxx well, and if I had the freedom to rectify these issues I'm sure it would run good as new. They're good dependable machines

Yeah, sorry for lack of updates. It's very nearly finished, but having some trouble tweaking the clutch and getting it running how I'd like. I'll try and stick up some pictures of it's current condition soon

It's surprisingly easy to make something that'll save you a lot of time, and helve hammers are probably the easiest option. Guided helves are more functional, but require a bit more work. Trawling these old patents is a great source of inspiration (Although how many of them were ever actually built and tested is unclear)

Very similar to one I built years ago. The design works!

Hey Debbie, I live in Bath, and work as a smith/welder/oddjob man at a local business near Radstock. You may have seen our stall at the Christmas market. I have my own modest workshop at home, where I do the odd job, and tinker building machinery for what will hopefully one day turn into my own proper business. You'd be welcome to come visit sometime

Always a popular option amongst the Blacksmithing fraternity

Yep. If you want the experience of repairing that beast, then it'll be a long but ultimately rewarding one. However, if you're after something you can use for real forging in the near future, that thing's a hell of a long way from being able to provide that.

I would like leaks to stop appearing directly above all my most expensive equipment, so I no longer need to religiously cover everything with ground sheets every evening.

Somebody bidding on that probably really needs a power hammer, and is really set on the popular little giant. You don't need it...

I know a Blacker was the first power hammer I ever used. And in the same breath it nearly killed my by throwing it's hammer head at me. :rolleyes:

Yeah, quite a find that thing. Had to drag it nigh on two miles through an abandoned network of mine shafts to the surface. Then nearly collapsed my mates rear suspension sticking in the back of his car. Worth it though :D

Yeah I'm still mulling that one over in my head. Will probably make a start on it this weekend :D And that is a very pretty hammer

Aw man, now mine looks like a hunk of crap. Hahaha

Made some progress again today. Got the eccentric bearing done: And the arms that'll transfer the motion up to the cushion/spring linkage: At this rate I should be taking this thing for a test ride soon!

I like the bright red ones, very fancy haha :D I shall give that a look, thankyou!

Fantastic stuff, thankyou! The Morris Minor axle bumpers could be good, there's quite a few rotting away round my way. Progress continues tomorrow, shall be making the bearing for the eccentric shaft

It's an education for me building this thing! I've opted against the use of springs, as I had an old leaf spring from a truck go in my face once. Not pleasant at all. Instead I'm going for a Bradley style rubber cushion system. Or atleast, I'm going to try it before submitting to steel springs. As for adjustment, it'll be as simple and removing a pin, and moving it up and down a few notches accordingly. As for adjusting hammer impact, I'm confident enough hat the clutch will provide all the control I'll need. That said, this entire project is a shot in the dark, and my ideas may change as the project progresses.