monstermetal Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 I thought I would share some pics of some of the powerhammer tooling I build and use. All these are forged from 1 5/8 4140... the punches I heat treat the working end but the fullers I use as forged... This is just a sample.. I have many others. But this gives you an idea of what I use for straight fullers, hacks, sets, punches and slitters.. I find I can make a tool of this type much faster than a regular handled top tool... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianinsa Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Hi There Monster, Those look great. Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstermetal Posted October 29, 2010 Author Share Posted October 29, 2010 Boy I didnt realize those pictures were that crappy... I'll see If I cant get some better ones... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JNewman Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 How do you hang them up Larry ? They look good I have gradually been replacing power hammer tools I made from mild steel with ones made with alloy steel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JNewman Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 I like how you have drawn the handles out. I am usually too lazy or in a rush so usually just weld on a thin rod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E.F. Thumann Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 Where do you get your 4XXX stock Larry? Nice work, p.s. if you end up giving those hammer class on a regular basis, I hear the Pacific Nothwest isn't a bad place to be for a weekend.......... B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstermetal Posted October 30, 2010 Author Share Posted October 30, 2010 I bought about a dozen 20' sticks of 1 5/8 4140 surplus... so thats where the supply has come from... If I had to by new material I probably would do something diffrent. Here are a few better pictures of the same tools.. One thing I have noticed is the more I have built the thinner the shanks and handles have got... I used to leave a beefy shank sticking out there but now days I take them down to 5/16 to 3/8 right behind the head and have a pretty minimal handle... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainely,Bob Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 One thing I have noticed is the more I have built the thinner the shanks and handles have got... I used to leave a beefy shank sticking out there but now days I take them down to 5/16 to 3/8 right behind the head and have a pretty minimal handle... Funny how tooling changes along with technique.We start out think about building things killer strong and then end up with the lightest tools possible. Using finesse instead of brute strength has it`s advantages.I especially like that as tools get smaller and lighter there`s room for more of them. I expect that Larry just uses the extra space to bring in the next huge machine to rehab. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peacock Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 I agree the handle only needs to be big enough to pick up the tool. the small handle don't transfer the shock to your hand, much safer and alot more comfortable to use. Also if you need to bend the handle to get the tool into the position you need it is much easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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