Jason M

I just realized I wasn't clear in my initial post. I'm looking to find a replacement for the material. Thanks.

Another picture.

Before I split the pulley I was expecting to find some type of belt in there. It had that kind of look and feel to it. If I'm not mistaken asbestos is a hard material. This is somewhat flexible. I'll post a few more pictures later.

Hello, I'm working on getting my drill press running. The driven wheel material seems slightly hard and slippery. I haven't been able to drill with it yes to see if it is going to slip although I am fairly certain it will. Does anyone know what kind of material it is? See pictures.

I've seen a lot at a place called Delaney's Surplus. http://delaneyssurplus.com/

I've seen a lot at a place called Delaney's Surplus. http://delaneyssurplus.com/

I know that there are specifications as far as amount of contact a belt should have around the circumference of a pulley. I Googled minimum belt contact and found one document that might help.V-Belt Design Manual - Bando USA https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&ei=lK0GU9SmJqKz2QXM2oG4Ag&url=http://www.bandousa.com/html/pdfs/bu-143manual.pdf&cd=1&ved=0CCQQFjAA&usg=AFQjCNGxka9DaA7KrmorEszkUYz5L4WZaQ

Well I didn't get it. It went for $275 and I wasn't willing to pay that much. I did get an Indian Chief vise for $27.50 which I'm happy with.

Thanks for your help Black Frog.

Are there marks on Acme anvils that tell the weight?

Well I'm at the auction now. It's an Acme anvil. About 24 " long. I'm unfamiliar with this brand.

It's a floor jack. I happen to have one that's almost the same. I'd say it's safe to say that the anvil is 12 to 15 inches long.

I'm going to an auction tomorrow. They listed an anvil and posted a small picture. It looks like a Peter Wright or other good anvil. Does anyone know what is the smallest anvil that Peter Wright made?

Both corners of the face toward the horn have been ground to about a 45° chamfer.

I know the owner fairly well and in the past have made a few good deals with him. I Could probably get it for less than $600 but wouldn't feel bad about paying him $600 if that what it takes. It's difficult for me to tell if any rework has been done on the face. It does bother me that the face looks short in height.

That's the impression I had based on what little information I had time to find earlier. I saw the anvil and took two pictures of it. One of each side. The face was in good condition and had nice edges. The only reason I'm looking for one is because the edges on my 96 aren't so great.The heel is that short. I don't have pictures of the face. I don't remember thinking that it looked as if it has been cut shorter when looking at position of the holes relative to the edge of the heel. I have full size pictures. I'm uncertain how to upload them at original size.The comparison pic I posted was originally 600kb and is now 55kb He's asking $600

It's a 2 0 17 I'll probably go for it. I just wanted to get more info first before doing so.

I'm considering purchasing the Peter Wright anvil in the top of the picture. The only comparison I have is my own which is the one in the bottom of the picture. Top is 241 lb and bottom is 96 lb. There is a noticeable difference in shape. The heel on the 241 is shorter than the 96. There is a difference in shape in the waist area. I am also concerned with the face. It doesn't sit far above the table like my 96. Any help in explaining the difference is appreciated.

I was able to sit down and try out the software today. I wanted to see if I could get a start on my next design as well as see how the software will work for recreating my current hammer. So far things are going well. I was able to create the basics of my new design. I started a new post for the other design which is here: http://www.iforgeiron.com/topic/27622-my-next-inline-treadle-hammer-design/

I have great respect for those who designed as you did. I guess you could say I've been spoiled when it comes to computers. I don't know if I would have been able to create this hammer without the help of CAD software. It enabled me to create the concept animation which I watched for many many hours before I was able to complete the design.

About 2 years ago I created a new type of inline hammer. http://www.iforgeiro...t-line-linkage/ As much as I like the hammer I always wanted to come up with a different design that contained less parts. Below is a video of the general concept. The hammer will need to be driven by either a cable or a chain. Currently I'm exploring the chain and sprocket option as shown in the model. It will certainly move quite differently than other hammers. The sprocket will have to rotate 180° to give full stroke. That 180° is the equivalent of about 17" of travel which is a little too much for treadle travel. I'll have to build a little mechanical advantage into the treadle connection in order to get it around 10" of foot travel. Current specs: 24" x 24" bottom plate. 70" tall main post. 37" to top of anvil. 18" of travel. 28" deep x 24" wide x 74" overall size.

Hello everyone. Yes, I have been absent for some time. Things happen in life that do that some times.I had no idea there was still interest in my hammer. When I created this hammer, I had access to a 3D software program. I no longer have that access (lost my job.) I've been searching for an affordable alternative to what I was using and seemed to have found it. Spending $200 Should get me what I need to design and create drawings. Before I lost my job I had started designing another hammer that I am very excited about. I started drawing it with google sketchup to prove the linkage design but would have no way of making drawings without spending $500. Ouch. It is another straight line linkage that is just as compact but with fewer arms. The challenging part of the design of the new hammer is the connection between the treadle and the hammer. I have an idea on how to tackle it. I should be able to start drawing both hammers after this holiday weekend. Jason

Thanks MLMartin. That's what makes this site great, lots of knowledgeable people. I already have an anvil but am always looking for more tools. I thought if this were some type of specialty anvil that had a unique usefulness it would be nice to have. The auction is this coming weekend. Hopefully there is something good there. Thanks again everyone.

It's not a vise as far as I can tell. Although the picture is small I enlarged it and the anvil stops at the box. It appears to be very small. It looks as though there is a receiver hitch below the anvil.

This anvil is going to be offered at an upcoming auction. I've never seen one before and would like to know more about it. Any information as far as what they have gone for would also be appreciated. Thanks.