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HELLO TO ALL, a lot of people do not know this. many years ago, before replaceable plow points became popular. the plow point was "sharpened" by a blacksmith. it was heated, and shaped so it would cut into the ground. i can remember my father removing one from a plow, and taking it to a very old men who did blacksmithing. he heated it in a forge, and beat it on an anvil. after reinstalling it on the plow, it worked fine. this is not done now, they just remove them, and install a new one. well, they also do hardfacing on the point to extend the life. good luck to all. wlbrown wright city, mo.

HELLO TO ALL, is this tire one of those spare tires that is solid? also where did the spring come from, or what would be a good one to use? good pics. the more i look at the design of these, it would appear to be very simple. i think i now understand the operation of the spring, and the mechanism that holds it. good luck to all. wlbrown wright city, mo.

DALE, is there any chance of getting some closeup pics of your rig? would appreciate a closer look. thanks. good luck wlbrown wright city, mo.

SIR, i bought an anvil at a BAM meeting many years ago. it had been repaired. i ask a lot of questions. seems he milled the face on a milling machine, and put down a 1/2 in. plate of S-7, and welded it to the anvil. this is air hardening tool steel. it has held up very well. good luck with your projects. wlbrown wright city, mo.

HELLO AGAIN, more questions. how close does the piston come to actually hitting the anvil? what happens if you are hitting on a part that is very thick? it would seem the stroke is not adjustable, or is it? sorry for more questions, but this project has my mind working overtime. again, good luck with your project. wlbrown wright city, mo.

HELLO TO ALL, even 400 pounds would be difficult for me to move, unless i used my tractor, and loader. have you used this rig much? would like to know if there is much vibration when it is running. how much offset is there on the drive mechanism. this would seem to set the amount of stroke you would have. just trying to get all the math in my head in case i find the parts to build one. the mechanism that holds the piston, is this from an old hydraulic cylinder? sorry to ask so many questions. good luck with your project. wlbrown wright city, mo.

SIR, how much does your rig weigh? it is my understanding the one BAM is building is about 800 pounds. one of the items they tell you to bring when you attend the workshop, is 35 pounds of lead. i have no idea where they would put this. i would like to build my own hammer, and have talked to them about plans. it would seem they do not have plans, or perhaps they want to keep the workshop going as long as possible. i agree with some of the other post on this one, $1200.00 for the workshop, is pretty heavy on the pocketbook. good luck to all. wlbrown wright city, mo.

SIR, are you using blacksmiths coal? this is not regular coal. i cannot remember what qualities it has, but it is special for burning in a forge. i buy mine in a 50# bag from a BAM member, where it is stored. good luck with your projects. wlbrown wright city, mo.

SIR, as i said in my post to another member, you can never have too much space. build it as big as you can afford. you do not say where you are from, but insulation in the walls, and roof will be a plus for summer, and winter. i also suggest you go with a high amps electric box, at least 100 amps. you will add more things that need power as time goes by. i have a 30 X 50 shop, that is air conditioned, but not heated. in the past i have used a kerosene heater, 55,000 btu. i ran this for about an hour, and then shut it off. i can work without my coat for quite awhile. i have the back 10ft boxed in, and insulated. i have my computer in one side, and a bathroom in the other side. i heat these areas with a small electric heater, and it is very cozy. good luck with your project. wlbrown wright city, mo.

HELLO SCRAPMAN 1077 is that a chat website? if so, how do i get there? wlbrown wright city, mo.

HELLO TO ALL, as i said in the other post, i wish everyone would post where they are from. i am from that area, born, and raised in GRAND TOWER, IL. have not been down there in a long time. wlbrown wright city, mo.

HELLO TO ALL, sure wish everyone would say where they are from. i am from southern il. born, and raised there. in GRAND TOWER, IL. good luck to all. wlbrown wright city, mo.

HELLO TO ALL, forgot to say, i am also a member of BAM, BLACKSMITHS ASSOC. OF MISSOURI. wlbrown wright city, mo.

SIR, new member here! you can never have too much space. on a different webiste they suggest you decide what size you want, double it, and then add 30%. i have a 30X50 shop, and i wish it was bigger!! good luck to all. wlbrown wright city, mo.

HELLO TO ALL, new member here. retired machinist, 77 years old. have a small shop. bridgeport clone, (JET, JTM-1) metal lathe, TIG welder, MILLER, BOBCAT 250, and lots of tooling. also dabble in blacksmithing, coal forge, and gas forge. just for hobby, mine are freebees. just discovered this website, hope to lean some things, and maybe contribute some. hobbies, metalworking, woodworking,welding, music. (play accordion) good luck to all. wlbrown wright city, mo.