John Larson Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 I finished a very heavy duty Octagon 150 today, heavy duty in the sense that its width is the same as the 200 built last year. It permits a 9" diameter hammer head that uses the largest S-7 dies made by Brian Russell. The cylinder is a specially made Norgren 4" diameter piece that uses larger air cushions to enhance air flows through the caps and the caps are taller than stock, too. Light treadle hammering gives the lightest short stroke taps that are desirable with crown dies, yet still gives the kind of power expected of a 150. I haven't shot a vido of this thing, but another 150 can be seen on you tube at jcl10000. I believe this new one is a might heavier than 150, closer to 160, and the one on youtube was right at 150. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalmangeler Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I need to save up some money, come see you, and buy one of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hammer Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 John.... Nice work as usual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaughnT Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmike Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 :wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIGHSIDER Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 That's a fine hammer. Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Larson Posted February 26, 2013 Author Share Posted February 26, 2013 Thanks. I have the chance of building another one for an artist awaiting word on a commission. I recently sold an older unit built in 2002 and rebuilt last summer to octagon configuration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 I need to save up some money, come see you, and buy one of these. Please do Mark. Can I come over when you get it home? I'll help you unload and set it up. I'll co-drive if you're talking road trip. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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