February 2, 201214 yr Author Oh dear! Is it fixable? Can't you just run it through a 'commando' plug? Or do you need the 3 phase sockets putting up? Al.
February 2, 201214 yr It is fixable in some ways. It can be welded or preferably replaced. It may speak of my knowledge of electrics that I don't know what a commando plug is. The wiring in question is 3 phase direct into the wall, not something I am willing to tango with.
February 2, 201214 yr Author Fair enough. Commando is another name for ceeform or cee form plug. If you're having it wired in and it's 3 phase, you might want to consider having the electrician put a socket on the wall and a plug on the machine, then you can use the supply for other toys? Good luck, Al
February 3, 201214 yr The little Massey Springer was born in 1947 - Notes from the machine construction file state it is a special 'low speed' hammer at 250 bpm, and it was finished to 'exhibition standard' & had special wide dies, and a steel 'loose top' on the anvil.
February 3, 201214 yr Author Ah, thanks John, that's interesting. If this is a low speed one, I'm definitely glad I didn't get a regular one! What is the purpose of the 'loose top' - so you can remove the top section of the anvil for more tooling height? Exhibition standard?! I think it needs a rebuild! Mind you after 65 years I probably will too. Thanks for the email, I will give you a bell next week to sort the clearspace info etc. Cheers, Al.
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