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garyc1955

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  1. I built a Kinyon style hammer using scrounged parts. The cylinder I'm using is an Amazon Chinese .It states it needs no lubrication. What should I do, lube or not? I'm afraid I will hurt the seals if lube is not compatible with materials in the cylinder. I just got it running today and seems to work well. I know I should of got a better cylinder but was working within a budget. I was able to build this 45 pound hammer for around a thousand. Thanks for any help.
  2. Going to build a 40 pound Kinyon style hammer. Will my 6 inch slab be ok without reinforcement? I think I will put some kind of rubber or wood insulator under it. I'm a hobbyist and this hammer won't see a lot of heavy work. I do have a six to one ratio on the hammer and anvil.I have a two and one half by ten inch cylinder, reckon a five horse compressor will be sufficient? Gary.
  3. What plans in your opinion should I consider?
  4. Hello all, have been blacksmithing a while, and want to build an air hammer. Spent a lot of time looking online and like the Kinyon air hammer. Noticed there are many refinements made over the years and would like to know whose plans I should buy. I'm thinking maybe a small hammer, I have a 5horse compressor. Thanks for your time, Gary
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