Ian Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Hi Folks, after several of you (yes you know who you are Uncy) asked me about the hammers I've been building for Kevin Boys I've managed to get a few photo's edited to size. Here they are, including one of the Man Himself with the litttle Helve. Enjoy.... comments are welcome. The little helve took about three days to make. The Tyre hammer is taking a little longer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Salvati Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Very cool Ian, I would love to see a video of that little helve in action if that would be possible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith Jim Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Ian, the set ups look great Are you guys pretty set on those dies? They look like the would be hard (heavy) to change out :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evfreek Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Hi Ian. Nice hammers. How hard does the little helve hit? As hard as a striker? ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted July 10, 2007 Author Share Posted July 10, 2007 The little helve runs at about 160 to 180 BPM and managed to put a 2 inch long square taper onto a piece of 1 inch rebar in a single heat. The dies I made for the little Tyre Hammer were never meant to be changed out annd wont be. They're a permanent feature. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj2k Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Ian, Both hammers look like they'll work well. I'd love to see a video of them in action. Here is a pic of my home built power hammer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evfreek Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Hi Ian. Thanks for the reply. My striker can do that too, but he needs a beer after two such points. Me too. I gotta get one of those hammers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 I like the little helve a lot. I have had to down size because of age and health. So the big hammers are out. Do you have any more pics of the running gear? This would fit on the back patio real fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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