lalkie Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 My grandson (11) is into Blacksmithing and I am in the process of building a treadle hammer as a christmas from plans I purchased from Bob Warner. Has anyone built this hammer? If so could you give me suggestions, hints or problems with this hammer. I have the main frame completed and getting ready to build the anvils and the top frame for the hammer. Any help would be apprciated. Thanks Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Browne Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 No help on the hammer build BUT what a lucky 11 year old! Mine gets to strike for me and crank when I can catch him. If he keeps going I would love to see some of his work when he is 20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Bob, I'm not familiar with that particular treadle hammer, either. I built one called an Oliver. I think it's in the Blue Print section. I agree with Rob. That is one lucky youngun!! Hope he keeps at it. If you go to the top of the page and hit "User CP" you can edit your info and add in where you are located. There may very well be a blacksmith near to your location that can give you the answers that you are looking for. Good luck and welcome to IFI. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hammer Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 I haven't seen those plans, but the best advice I can give you is to find heavy round for the anvil. The heavier, the better.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredW Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 I have those plans and hope to build it soon. Sorry can't help you but I will be watching this thread closly. Fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lalkie Posted December 10, 2009 Author Share Posted December 10, 2009 We are in Grand Junction, Co. My grandson has made some leaves that are pretty good, some knives out of railroad spikes, and is working with a local blacksmith getting community service for demonstrating the trade at a local history museum. He seems pretty interested in blacksmithing and is showing some pride in his work. I presently have the frame built for the hammer and am working on the anvil's with a hardy hole in them. I think there is a picture on Warner Knives of the hammer. Any help would be appreciated if someone has built the hammer and has some diferent ideas. THANKS Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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