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Yup... I have torn it down and in the process of cleaning it up. It has been well used and somewhat abused. Just want to get it functional to see how everything works. 

You dont happen to have one do you?

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Just a followup to finsh the thread. I put the motor and sow block in the back of the truck and the rest of the hammer in the trailer.....and made it! The sow block i calculated at 1627#, the motor was 400# and guessing the rest at about 3000-3500#. I had to dismantle it to get it out of the trailer as my hoist is only a 1 ton. 

Thanks for the help. 

Thanks for the information...they certainly are heavy!

Thanks Arftist....double would be okay, triple would be a bit much for my trailer. I am going to put the anvil in the back of the truck. So if the machine then weighs in at under 2400 lbs. I should be good. Of course, I could get a bigger trailer.....I was going to stop buying big heavy stuff, soon, honest.

Hi All,

I'm looking for some help with the weight of my new Beaudry strap hammer. I have to transport it quite a distance and would love to know how much strain it might be on my trailer. There are no markings I have seen yet, but my calculation is that it is likely a 200# to 250#. The sow block is a guestimated 1200#. Picture attached, any info. would be much appreciated.

Norm

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Just an update on this thread....I finally got the burner to light. Tried several fixes one at a time. Replaced the shop vac with a hair dryer, it's still a bit too much, bit will put a better blower set up with forge build. 

The real fix was the regulator...30 psi with gauge did the trick. We are literally cooking with gas. Forge build to follow. 

Thank you all for your help.

Well that went sideways fast...I think I will fit into this forum quite well. Thanks everyone! 

Where do you get rubber chickens? 

Thanks Irondragon F & C good advice.

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Thanks Frosty,,,,all good points. I will try your suggestions.

In answer to some of your questions;

No needle valve, my supplier didn't have one so just the ball valve. I will get one.

The regulator is just a BBQ style... i will get a proper one.

I used straws for the burner holes. Worked very well except for 2 that were stubborn, likely missed them when spraying the release. 

Thank you again for the help. and yes...it makes sense. will update soon. Glad I found the forum.

Norm

Thanks...Mr. Moose...didn't really have a way to control the air, did it manually by blocking off the pipe, trial and error style. Mostly error I guess, thanks for the encouragement!

Hi All,

I'm very new here. I was searching for help with a ribbon burner problem and came across this forum. Signed up immediately!

I have constructed a forced air ribbon burner from youtube info. Particular the series by SmithinStu. My problem is I cannot seem to get it to ignite. I am just testing it right now outside of a forge. I assume it is a mixture issue, but cannot figure it out. It is a MIG tip style gas outlet. I am using a shop vac for air right now, just to test. I was hoping to see that it worked before moving on to the forge build. I have tried reconfiguring the piping, tried a new propane tank, I have metered down the air from full to almost zero, added a static air mixer, placed the fuel feed close to the burner and further away, added another 90deg. in between.....nothing seems to make a difference. I can light the propane at the MIG tip and can ignite the burner with no air (although the combustion seems to occur inside the burner...fun).

I thought it was the shop vac, but people see to use them. Your help would be greatly appreciated. Pix attached