toolmaker856 Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 I was offered a used Clay Spencer tire hammer and I need to know how much money they usually go for. The machine other than cosmetics (light rust) seems to run just fine. It was built at a Clay Spencer workshop and seems to be overall correct. I also need to know what type of floor base this machine should sit on once I get it home. I have dirt right now so any option is still available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Coke Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Greetings Lucky, A dirt base with some 4x4 on the underside will work just fine... I know this hammer and I would expect to pay between 1000.00 and 1300.00 You cant find a better hammer for that kind of money.. Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FieryFurnace Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 If the machine is for sale at $2000 or less, I'd buy it in a heart beat. I personally assisted Clay and Walt Beckwith with a North Carolina bid and I think every participant in the class of 20 hammers, had a materials cost of about $1000-$1200. It is probably worth more than $2000 but after $2000 I'd start hesitating, as you could probably find something similar for around $2000. I put in a 3x5-foot concrete pad 6-inches thick with rebar supports both horizontal and vertical. Works like a charm. Thicker is better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royce unruh Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Mr Clay Spencer told me about one for $2000 said it was a good deal sooooo...... thank you mods for deleteing all the extra posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnie232 Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 If you decide that you don't want to buy it let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petere76 Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 TM856 2K or less ...just buy it, you will not do much better. Clay's hammers are a great machine at a reapsonable price. We did a 12 hammer build in Maine and I believe the cost of materials alone was around 1K. Mount the hammer, its a recip machine so they will oscilate. Mount it on piece of 1" plate if you can find it or go with concrete but make sure its bolted down to something or you could have a bad day. Good luck. Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Trez Cole Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 the big question is what is it worth to you? then dose it come with tooling? A friend of mine sold his for $1500.00 with no tooling and it sold fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toolmaker856 Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share Posted February 24, 2013 Thanks to all of you for taking the time to respond to my post. I am new to blacksmithing and will be joining the local club soon. Hopefully I will have my new shop up and running in the spring. :) I am 41 years old and have wanted to do this for quite some time now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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