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Mike Lambiase

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    Iron Kiss forging hammer

    in Power Hammers, Treadle Hammers, Olivers

    Posted

    The Iron Kiss is (in my opinion) the greatest utility hammer being produced.

    John Larson is a very knowlegeable guy, and his hammers are built with an exceptional level of craftsmanship.

    I have worked under all but the 75# hammer John makes and I have been impressed by all of them.

    They have great control, and the power to move more metal than I would expect for their respective tup weights.

    If I was in the market for a utility hammer, I would buy an Iron Kiss.


    Mike Lambiase

    Nazel 4B #1322

    in Power Hammers, Treadle Hammers, Olivers

    Posted

    I want to thank everyone that has helped me with this hammer so far.

    Here are a few shots of the hammer being installed

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    Kerry cutting the studs

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    Picking the 2" base plate

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    Installing the anvil

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    Cutting out gussests and washers on the CNC plasma

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    Grinding the brackets

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    Hammer coming in

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    Hammer in place and welded in

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    Hammer medallion

    She still needs some more work, but it is all rolling right along.

    Mike Lambiase

    Show me your anvil

    in Anvils, Swage Blocks, and Mandrels

    Posted

    My first anvil was a largeish hunk of semi-rectangular mild steel set up on end, with a stage curtain weight set up on edge for a long face.
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    My second anvil was an import, with 2 hardy holes. It had a cast iron body and a fairly decent and thick steel faceplate.
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    Now I have all Brooks. 560#, 140#, and 56#
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    I use the 560 everyday and love it to death...
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    The 140 is my long term temporary setup anvil (setup for more than a weekend)

    The 56 is my traveling demo anvil. It is almost embarrassing having a 56# anvil at a demo, all the other guys bring out thier 110#+ anvils and I am just ringin' away on that little hunk of english steel...

    Mike Lambiase

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