Trip Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Hey yall, As most of yall know, I am trying to build a #50 tire hammer. Well today, I bought a motor for it, it is a 1/2 HP 1725 RPM, BUT the plans call for a 1 HP 1725 RPM. So did I just waist my $$$ I sure hope I didn't since I just bought a log house kit, and have to make every $$$ count. Thanks, Trip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbruce Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Sorry, you're gonna have an extra motor..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peacock Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Ask first buy later. Not enough for a 25# Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trip Posted August 7, 2012 Author Share Posted August 7, 2012 OH well, at least it was only $20 and not $120!!! LOL could it be used as a motor for a belt grinder??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrankow Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Sure can! I was going to suggest that. It will be a smaller grinder, or you may be able to stall it, as they recommend 1hp to 1 1/2 hp for most 2x?? grinder kits. My belt grinder has 1/6 hp with step pulleys and works fine. It is only a 1x42, so its a small one. It is recommended for 1/3 hp to 1/2 hp. I have a hard time stalling this grinder even though it is "underpowered". Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Hart - Conal Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 get a cloth wheel and use it to polish....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trip Posted August 7, 2012 Author Share Posted August 7, 2012 I am wanting to start making tools like this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPgESIYOVGI&feature=youtube_gdata_player So I would like to have a belt grinder and a polishing wheel. Where do I find the pulley's for a belt grinder??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsilver4 Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 I have a 1/3 hp on my hammer one of the first 2 tirehammers made and still using it 10 yrs + or so later.I have used the heck out of this hammer...the head is probably 30-40 lbs..so I think 1/2 hp would work ok..at least try it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KYBOY Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 You know has anyone ever noticed that they always leave out making the eye cut in these axe making vids? This is a great vid as other several others but they always leave that part out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbruce Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 I have a 1/3 hp on my hammer one of the first 2 tirehammers made and still using it 10 yrs + or so later.I have used the heck out of this hammer...the head is probably 30-40 lbs..so I think 1/2 hp would work ok..at least try it.. How fast is your hammer going? How long are your forging scessions? A 1/2hp could be geared down and pehaps not draw too many amps but that's a trade off I wouldn't choose.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 FWIW, my 35# tire hammer uses a 1/2hp and doesn't even break a sweat. 21" diameter tire; 3" motor hub; 1725 rpm. Its an old (commercial washer(?) motor) with cast iron housing. YMMV... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrankow Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 for contact rollers and guide rollers Polar Bear forge http://polarbearforge.com/grinder_kit_breakdown.html recommends http://usaknifemaker.com/ The owner of Polar Bear forge is a member here, but I have not dealt with either company. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsilver4 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 How fast is your hammer going? How long are your forging scessions? A 1/2hp could be geared down and pehaps not draw too many amps but that's a trade off I wouldn't choose.... I don't know how many bpm"s it makes but enougth and slow enough to point 1/4" stock ..I have forged probably 2- 3 hrs. at a time,the only load is start up and that's not much..It has a 15" tire with a 3" roller and uses a slide behind the hammer instead of a tup in a tube like Clay's hammers,which IS a simpler method,,,,,still the best mechanical jyh design out there IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbruce Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 I don't know how many bpm"s it makes but enougth and slow enough to point 1/4" stock ..I have forged probably 2- 3 hrs. at a time,the only load is start up and that's not much..It has a 15" tire with a 3" roller and uses a slide behind the hammer instead of a tup in a tube like Clay's hammers,which IS a simpler method,,,,,still the best mechanical jyh design out there IMO Sounds like you hooked it up.....If it ain't broke then don't fix it. What the heck, $20 won't break the bank if it fails I reckon........ B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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