kayakersteve Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 I was at the Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Association show this past weekend where they maintain and fully equiped blacksmith shop. Went there to watch and ended up working there for two days doing demos and working on a billet for a damascus blade that I had been doing at home by hand on my anvil. I know safety equipment is lacking here, but I did not expect to work. On day two, I geared up with pants, boots and safety glasses. Still forgot my ear plugs though! If video links are OK, this is a video I uploaded to youtube... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayakersteve Posted August 19, 2013 Author Share Posted August 19, 2013 Thanks - I have a few more photos that detail mechanism more - Love the broken anvil that is the work surface. I reaaly enjoyed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLMartin Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Looks like the top hammer/die is a anvil too! I am sure that power hammer was a "get it done" job. Very nifty hammer. I do think it is time for a new rubber belt to hold the hammer head. Maybe also a nice light cleaning and rub down with light oil to prevent any more rust. I love a well working old tool that is a nice red/brown from rust and oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 WOW! A neanderthal tire hammer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Dave Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Great old machine. I did notice the lack of safety eyeglasses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayakersteve Posted August 20, 2013 Author Share Posted August 20, 2013 Yes, I knew I would get dinged for no PPE, but there wasn't a snowballs chance in hell I was going to pass up an opportunity to run that piece if history. When we went back Sunday and did more, we were much better geared up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Beaudry made a power hammer that was very similar to that one in that the ram was suspended on a strap and round in guides. That part of the hammer is basically identical to what Beuadry did. The drive mechanism is different as I think they used a slack belt clutch. I was impressed with how quickly the hammer stopped when your foot came off the treadle. Patrick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windancer Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Terrific tool! Thanks for taking the time to post. Enjoyed it very much. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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