Feukair Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 I saw this picture of a power hammer in the forum gallery of jeremy k I was wondering if anyones ever used a power hammer like this and how well it works. It looks like one like this could be home made if you had the means. Thanks, L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy k Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 I'll let everyone know as soon as I get this one going. - JK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feukair Posted January 3, 2007 Author Share Posted January 3, 2007 Is it an antique that you're restoring? Did you have to manufacture replacement parts based on how the old ones looked? It all looks very new... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy k Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 This is an old (antique) 1903 Hawkeye Helve Hammer. The picture attached is the condition that I bought this in. There was no wood base, the lag bolts were rusted in the base holes of the anvil and the bearing blocks - indicating either the wood rotted off or was in a fire???? I did have to have a couple parts made. One was the threaded rod adjustment (1-1/8" thread), and the main crankshaft made by fellow IFI member trying-it. A brass ID tag was made by IFI member Rich Hale.Other pieces that I replaced were the pins and new springs made and I poured all new babbit bearings in the bearing housings. - JK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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