mudbugone Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 I found the following video a while back .... Thought you might enjoy it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mofokaye Posted September 18, 2013 Author Share Posted September 18, 2013 Aw man, now mine looks like a hunk of crap. Hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudbugone Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Hardly ! besides yours isn't finished yet. I haven't figured out if that one is home built or an old original ...maybe a composite of parts ? I try to save any info on similar styled hammers ... you never know when someone else has a method of construction which will come in handy.... (Like your rail chairs--LOL) I'm anxious to see how you assemble the spring/bumpers for yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mofokaye Posted September 19, 2013 Author Share Posted September 19, 2013 I'm anxious to see how you assemble the spring/bumpers for yours. Yeah I'm still mulling that one over in my head. Will probably make a start on it this weekend :D And that is a very pretty hammer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSW Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Aw man, now mine looks like a hunk of crap. Hahaha I wouldn't say that, not at least from the last two picts you posted. I was looking at that wonderful cast flywheel and was envious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mofokaye Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share Posted September 20, 2013 I was looking at that wonderful cast flywheel and was envious. Yeah, quite a find that thing. Had to drag it nigh on two miles through an abandoned network of mine shafts to the surface. Then nearly collapsed my mates rear suspension sticking in the back of his car. Worth it though :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigred1o1 Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 just thought i would give this thread a bump and here is hoping your build went well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mofokaye Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 Yeah, sorry for lack of updates. It's very nearly finished, but having some trouble tweaking the clutch and getting it running how I'd like. I'll try and stick up some pictures of it's current condition soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigred1o1 Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 fantastic good to know you are still working on it I have really enjoyed following your progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mofokaye Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 Well, sad to say I haven't had time to update on progress, as I barely had time to finish the bloody thing as it was. However, it's all done now, so I thought I'd give a quick update with a picture and video. Any questions and I'll happily answer. http://www.iforgeiron.com/gallery/image/38539-finished-helve-hammer/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judson Yaggy Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 I LIKE it! Nice movement and it seems to have a reasonable speed to rebound ratio. Stops fairly quickly when you let off the gas pedal. Obviously underweight anvil (bouncy) but that will be easy to fix as heavier scrap becomes available. One of the best home built hammers I've seem in a while, well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudbugone Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Glad you got it finished and I think everyone will agree It came out "SWEET" Nothing there to be ashamed of. It looks like your anvil post might be a little too lite ,but that's an easy adjustment if that's the case. It looks like an antique hammer and a fine example... Love the action of the helve in relation to the springs... Great idea. Please feel free to share photos from various angles ..... I'd sure like to see it better now that you made it pretty as well as functional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Now that is a nice looking hammer, like something from 100 years ago. I'd also like to see some detail shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulKrzysz Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 The hammer really looks awesome. Could you perhaps make a longer video of you drawing a taper and perhaps going around the hammer and talking about it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudbugone Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Some might not be aware they can click on the image above the video post and gain access to your gallery pictures of the building of the hammer. The transformation from rough build to finished hammer is pretty astounding... But the pics show the process you went thru to fabricate it... The antique oil cups on the helve pivot and the crank add a lot to the impression it's an antique hammer brought back from some obscure state of neglect. I'm still fascinated by those rail lock spring contraptions you used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaughnT Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 I love it. Can't say enough good things about the build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mofokaye Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 Obviously underweight anvil (bouncy) but that will be easy to fix as heavier scrap becomes available. Yup, sadly this was all I had access too. I've built it in such a way though that there's plenty of space to fit in a big solid lump as soon as one becomes available. It's frustrating not being able to get the most out of it. The antique oil cups on the helve pivot and the crank add a lot to the impression it's an antique hammer brought back from some obscure state of neglect. I'm still fascinated by those rail lock spring contraptions you used. Although there was a lot of fabrication involved, I love using pieces salvaged from abandoned or wrecked pieces of machinery, and have amassed a vast collection of flywheels, bearings, and grease cups for future projects. As for more detailed shots, and maybe even a video walking through it, I'll see what I can do over the weekend. Thanks for the kind words, it's been a pig getting this thing done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudbugone Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 I just noticed the anvil movement in the video...I also noticed your ability to correct things by looking at the anvil construction...figured you'd addressed that issue on your own... I'd still kill for it...Great hammer ! After reviewing the original pictures when you started... the finished project evolved from a pile of pieces into a Swan. It resulted from your attention to details... The "helve" was transformed from a stick of lumber into a formed beam that looked like something a factory might build. Way back you expressed concern that an example I posted put yours to shame... You don't need to worry about that one... Yours far exceeds that example. Glad you got it finished so you can use it..... Now ENJOY ! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crij Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Mofokay, The cast iron overarm and springs, is that something you fabricated or salvaged? Great Job, Rich C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mofokaye Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 I fabricated all that. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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