Madmike Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 It isn't 6:00am yet here so I had to turn off the sound of my 'puter :( But, it gives me a nice reason to watch it again later :rolleyes: Anyway even silent it seems to hit hard without the dump-valves, that's great, I didn't like 'em too much ( I'm perhaps wrong but I feel like it would need far more air with dumps)... I really enjoy your work Ken and most of all, the way you (let me add Sir Larson and the few steam guys here too) share this super knowledge and brain juice with us :wub: Thanks Ken ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron woodrow Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 we are experiencing a new steam hammer rennaissance, inspired by our "da vinci" ,or " the new Nasmyth", the honorable Mr Sarver. the force is strong here! john, danger, ken, we are so lucky to have you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Larson Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Mad Mike and Iron Woody, I think there is definitely renewed interest in the versatility of steam hammers relative to any other style of hammer. Mike Dillon and Ken Zitur have me inspired that's for sure. When I launched into my hammer I was pretty sure I knew what I was doing. Not so. Lately I've been learning what does not work--not very pleasant. If it wasn't for info from Ken and Mike my project would have crashed and burned by now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillon Sculpture Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Thanks for your kind words, I too think these hammers have a great interest to anyone who has run one. It's interesting to me the different traits throughout the different hammers and personalities within the same models. I have run a few different type and size hammers but have never been drawn to the switch type air hammers, I think it was due to the rhythm (well maybe the size as well) Anyone who has ever been around a Nazel, Chambersburg or Massey will contest there is nothing like it, well maybe an old Harley, hit miss engine or steam locomotive. To me it's about the rhythm & vibration, their function BAM BAM BAM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron woodrow Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 got it in one, danger. although i am not the harley fan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalmangeler Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Thanks Ken I have been unable to look here a few days, or I would have responded sooner. Looks to me on the video at least like it might be doing better than the original. I normally only go down to 50# if I am using crown dies or such. The recomended presure was 125# which is what I use most though I do adjust for different things. Thanks again. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javan C.R. Dempsey Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Yeah I've got an old style 75lb bull, the non-C frame version.. You wanna make a kit for it Ken? ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KjZitur Posted March 15, 2013 Author Share Posted March 15, 2013 Sure can, Javan. Can you post or email me a few side view pictures of your hammer....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KjZitur Posted December 4, 2013 Author Share Posted December 4, 2013 I finally had some time to finish this project. Nice little hammer, I am going to miss it............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel.85 Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Looks great! Running at 60psi and under is pretty nice. I want it... my 150 needs a friend :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Marti Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Nice video Kj! I have to ask whats up with the lines on the side of the dies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KjZitur Posted December 5, 2013 Author Share Posted December 5, 2013 Thanks Dan, Matt. This hammer worked nice for me at 40-60 psi. As for the lines on the sides of the dies.....your guess is as good as mine.....the dies were on the hammer when I got it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peacock Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 I think the lines on the dies are shaper tool marks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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