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No it's all hand work. I haven't got my $400 powerhamer running yet. I started an other head this afternoon Took a couple of hours but the new head is streched to a little over 12" not bad for a 3" 16oz hammer head,

Thought I would post some photo's of a tomahawk I just finished. It is made from a 16oz ball pein the handle is oak. This is my 7th hawk and the first with the cut out in the blade. always apreciate feed back. thanks for looking.

Very cool. I always wondered how you went about making your faces. I think I'll have to give it ago in the future. It's just amazing what can be done with heat, steel and imagination.

very nice work.

Had a heat index of 115 today as I finished this piece. It is my interpitation of Christ the Redeemer. The giant statue in Brazil. It's made of 1/2 rod and 22ga sheet metal.

Here are acouple of crusifixes I did last week. My first atempt at the human form. What do you think?

Here are some pics of a scorpion I forge from an old pipe wrench and some open end wrenches. The wife loves this yard art.

I will keep that in mind. I almost bought a hammer like that a year or so ago. I think I'll get it going and see what can be improved on . There are lots of options as to which way to go with this. who knows once I get the electric motor hooked up it may run like a swiss watch if not I'll go from there. But thanks for all the imput and Ideas keep them coming and together we will see this thing run.

Just a update. This anvil went for $410 but not to me.

Yes sometimes I wonder if I'm slow cooking my brain. Ours is not to reason why. One thing I did find interesting about this posting was that the word hell was replaced with xxxx. I didnt realise that hell was that offensive. It seems that the four x's leaves the posting title open to a more offensive interpitation. But then again maybe it's the heat.

Not for sure but the more I look at it I think It may have had the concentic shaft and clutch assembly mounted over head. Just seems like the clutch arm would work better if it were mounted overhead. I think I will do away with the clutch assembly and go with an idler wheel putting tension on a double belt between the motor and drive shaft.

The temp was 95 with heat index of 112. So what do you do? I forged a cross for an up comming art show. It is 18 X 10 made out of 1/2 in sq bar and has 6 copper acsents. The scroll work is made fron 1/2 round bar I hammered in 1/4 sq. I buffed the steel then blued the four cross points and heated the copper untill it turned a purple/ red. Not exactly what I envisioned when I started but thats what I like about this hammering steel thing you never know what twist the hot steel will will take.

What size is the shaft on the motor and do you need a motor pulley with setscrew or woodruff key? If woodruff key, what width?

Reason I ask is I am working on building my first spring helv and bought a box full of pulleys a little while ago - I have a couple dozen motor pulleys and could mail you the one you need (I'm pretty darn sure I have one that will meet your needs) - all I'd be interrested in return is postage (small flat rate box is what, $5?)

Eric

It looks like he has had most of the bolts apart. The new hardware did raise some concern for me too. But I think I'll get it going first then diassemble paint it and reassemble with better hardware as needed. Now I'm just glad to have it and plan on taking my time and doing it right.

I got the $400 hammer home tonight. Looks like it has a lot of potental. It is probibly a 25 lb hammer cant find any marks on it at all. Except for a modle T ford hub cap being used as a oil cap. The guy it came from had rebuilt the clutch and just about everything. Came with a motor now I have to figure out how to mount it. He has motor pullies for it but couln't find them said he would keep looking and give me a call when he finds them. All and alll I'm glad I took your advice and not wait. Have several other projects going right now so it might be a while before I get to it. But at least it's not going anywhere. Here are some better pics.

Thanks for all the positive comments. I'll probibly go get it this evening and see what I bought. I'll keep everyone posted.

Just bought it. Took your advice and not take a chance on loosing it. I was thinking that if it couldnt be used as is. It would be a good starting point for a tire hammer. I dont know much about turning it into a air hammer but. Now that I bought it I can look it to that. So be prepaired for questions.

thanks

I'am going to go take a look. Its only 10 miles from home. Does any one have any idea of the manufaturer. Can't say that I've seen one like this before. But it may have a new home.

Sorry about the pic in the middle of my post. I'll try again. This American anvil is coming up for sale at a local auction. I havent heard of this brand before and was wondering if any one is familar with them. Its a 200lb anvil and i was trying to get info before I go to the sale.

Found this anvil coming up for sale at a local auction. Not familar with the American brand. Does any one know if they are any good. Looks good from pics but would like input before I go try to buy it.

Thanks

I use a gas forge. When I made the table to hold it I put it on wheels. This way in the winter I can use it inside with the doors and windows open and stay warm. In warmer seasons I just roll it outside the door and carry the work piece to the anvil. I keeps me moving but I can forge anytime of year.

I make some crosses using a random cut twist. I just drill a hole in the back and angle it towards the top. You can then use a finish nail to hang it and it is not visable. I have also used a piece of hack saw blade with a hole mig welded to the back of some of my projects this will lay flat and can be hung on a nail.

I have a 3 burner Diamond back forge. It came with a small adjustable regulator. When I first got the forge I used the small grill size bottle. It kept freezing up. A couple of nights at the forge and it would be empty. I have now got a 100 ld bottle and have not had any freezing problems. It will last me 3 to 4 months forging a couple of nights a week. When I first got the forge I would run it at 11 lbs but after becoming more familular with the forge I now useually only run 5-6 lbs. I also put an idler valve on it so I can quickly reduce fuel pressure when I remove a piece rom the forge then kick it up when I go back for a reheat.

hope this helps

Yes the Speedway Museum is a world class museum dedicated to the preservation of all things auto and speed accsesories. It houses the collection of Speedy Bill Smith founder and owner of Speedway Motors the world larges supplier and manufaturer of automotive speed equipment. Three floors of antique race cars and one of akind autos. There are several thousand peddle cars. A huge collection of all those toys we had as kids that were made of steel had sharp edges and lead paint that we all played with. There is a huge collection of race car engines and related stuff. Here are some pics of the museum

I saw this old grinder while touring the Speedway Museum in Lincoln Nebraska the other night. Thought it was cool and some might like to see it.

Hers is my 167lb Peter Wright. It is mounted on a cherry stump. I leveled the stump then roughted out a 1 1/2 in deep recess for it. I put roofing felt under the anvil and then used chain and 4 lag bolts to hold it down. I added 3 bands around the stump after it started to get some splits. I have sence added tong holders on the top band.