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Thanks for the reply. WisnersInc. Supplies the the part I need but will not ship up here. I will try the place you recommended but it is still hard to get stuff to Canada. Too bad, with the so called recession, some business is better than no business.

I was wondering if anyone can tell me if spring steel retains its springability if heated and worked on the forge. I have an old rifle which needs a hammer spring. And getting parts to Canada is very difficult. I have springs in the shop will they be of any use if I form them to what I need ?

The tire hammer is running well. Adjustments as to stroke power and stroke length can be made with the spring. Speed and impact strength is made by changing pully size. I use a 1 1/2 size for delicate work while I up to a 2 1/2 inch for harder work. The smaller pully gives me 80 beats per minute while the larger one gives 180 BPM. The pictures enclosed are the dies I started with. I used a cup style to attach them to the hammer and anvil, a set screw keeps them in place sorry about the rust it rained the whole night and the new shop is not ready yet. One pic is the linkage I am going to replace the bolts as some are too short but still worked as I was excited to get the hammer running. The pic with the double spring is just to show what I used The spring from my sons old mountain bike. Some springs come in different weights or compression sizes this one on the hammer is 750 pounds while the one not used is 850 pounds. For my first hammer it was rather exciting.

HI all. The dies are three inch 4140. I have enough to make more as needed. So far with the base being 1 1/2 inch thick steel it moves very little when running. I told my mentor about the hammer being finnished. For a 75 year old blacksmith he moved quite fast to come over here. Because its so small on the hammer I do not expect too much. But it pounded out 3/4 steel quite nicely. My first hammer tured out well wth little tune ups.

So this is as far as the hammer is progressing. Please comment as this all new to me. Thank you

I use Hunter Steel in Orangeville good service but still shop around. Specialty items such as 4140 steel ,large shafting and square stock over 5 inches I get from metal supermarket.

I know this is over kill regarding Tire Hammers and having tried to get plans with no luck. The task of building one myself has grown to the point where a Tire hammer is taking shape in my small shop. As I looked through the comments some were specific yet some were not. Starting this project lead me to Metal supermarkets here in Canada these high end scrap shops deal in every thing metal so as I layed down $165 for a frame,hammer, anvil and 4140 material I felt rather good. The axle from the rear of a front wheel car was trouble. So any one trying this be carfull as to what to get. My selection from the scrap dealer did not allow me to reverse the donut rim to put a full plate in for the shaft support. The harness for the spring, sorry I do not know the real term, was adhock from pictures seen here. The spring from my sons old mountain bike may work well. The square hammer is 2 1/4 square about 30 lbs and 15 in long. Just a start.

HI I just purchased a Hypona gas forge. I made some burners, got some fire brick. The home made works well. But for the use, a lot of gas was used. I called on a place that sells all the ones you mentioned but he directed me to this, as one that burns 2/3 less gas. I told him he better be correct or it will be in the papers the next day. This forge was amazing for economy,great heat, great variability, but some limitations to size of material, try looking it up. Can't hurt.

I also puchased some 4140 but was not hardened. Once the dies are cut and finished how do you harden them? at what temp and how long. Sorry new to this. Just finishing off tire hammer. Thanks

Orangeville Farrier Supply has a number of used anvils. One is about #550 pounds others smaller. Call them up to see what they have.

I just started building a gas forge for the first time. The flame keeps burning in the forge but the forge takes a long time to heat up. I used solid fire brick all around. So my question is as most of the home made gas forges are lined with Kao wool is this my problem with slow start up. Should I have used this first or insul brick which is almost the same. Thanks

Hi As I started this, I had the same problem with getting tools. Hammers were flying into pieces because they were so poorly made. As a millwright I have seen the same problem in my shop we work on some of the largest pieces of equipment in Canada. Hammers don't last long. I started bringing in German hammers and they last and stand up to the task. For spcialty hammers I shop Ebay I have purchased over 60 hammers some just heads for less than $300. Just be carefull some sellers do not like to sell to Canada. Tongs the same way 20 tongs $150. Anything is there. Hope it helps

What a great forum. Hi. I am in Ontario Canada. I am looking for a power hammer. I have neighbours that travel to Florida monthly moving horses. They can pick up on the way back. Thanks

Just saying to a great looking forum. Hi I live in Ontario, Canada. Trying my hand at Metalworking. Thanks for such a great media

Hi. I am new to this. We are looking for a power hammer for the shop. Located in Fergus Orangeville area. If any one can help? Thank you