territorialmillworks Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 I found this hammer while drinking coffee this morning and thought it worth while to share. This is a fabricated hammer by a University of Kentucky student that I would describe as inventive, unique, committed and SCARY lolFRANK 1A.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillon Sculpture Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Pillow blocks tend to break, babbitt would handle the load... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbruce Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 No pic in the pdf...... Photos were fine, you may wish to try again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonjic Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 10 out of 10 for effort.......................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Interesting concept. I wonder how it worked. No mention of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KYBOY Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 My sister graduated from UK with a Arts degree..Ive been in that shop but before the hammer was built..Im gonna send this to her and see if she knows anything about it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaughnT Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I like the modular concept, and I can appreciate the artsy design. But I get the impression that the designer didn't spend a lot of time talking with experienced smiths. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbruce Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Looks like the hardest possible way to go about building a hammer to me. Whoever built it has good fab skills for sure, but why build the ram guide in 3 pieces when a single unit would need 6/8 bolts instead of 12. Why weld gussets around the stacked anvil discs?They do nothing. Pillow blocks for the foot treadle?.....over engineered. One heck of allot of effort went into this beast, I hope it runs well after all that..... B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaughnT Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Mac, I think a lot of it can be chalked up to the arrogance of youth with a strong dose of "artist" in the mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironsmith Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 LOL vaughn it does look over complex, reminds me of the Appalachian Rusty design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLMartin Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Seems like a simple and functional "tire Hammer" would have been much easier to build, smaller, probably more reliable, and work better than this thing. Stacked plates make a dismal anvil. And whats with the arrow holes cut into the hammer head? to look cool and make the head much more likely to bend or brake? I also have a very hard time believing that hammer will work steel 4" thick like claimed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KYBOY Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 If you guys had ever spent much time around artists, especially graduate artists you would understand that hammer just fine :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 It was done with a creativity grant, and it is definitely creative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdalcher Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 I commend him on his ability to envision, plan and then create a working piece of art. How many people in this day and age can do that? Not many! Could it have been more simplistic and functional? Probably but, he built what he wanted and it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupiphile Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 And the chicken lays the egg, that rolls down the ramp, that knocks over the candle, that lights the fuse, that pops the firecracker, that scares the mouse..........that forges the metal? I wonder why it has so much unguided ram? a 25" stroke maybe? Sure is pretty to look at, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSW Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 I've seen similar plans for a hammer somewhere, but I can't remember them right now. I'll disagree with him as to the cause of the weld failure however. I think it's not really due to "metal fatigue" but more a case of simply poor welding. That weld looks too shallow and doesn't look to have penetrated well. The other welds that I can see also look fair at best. I do like the arches at the top. It adds a nice "antique" look to the piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Seems like a simple and functional "tire Hammer" would have been much easier to build, smaller, probably more reliable, and work better than this thing. Stacked plates make a dismal anvil. And whats with the arrow holes cut into the hammer head? to look cool and make the head much more likely to bend or brake? I also have a very hard time believing that hammer will work steel 4" thick like claimed. I've seen similar plans for a hammer somewhere, but I can't remember them right now. I'll disagree with him as to the cause of the weld failure however. I think it's not really due to "metal fatigue" but more a case of simply poor welding. That weld looks too shallow and doesn't look to have penetrated well. The other welds that I can see also look fair at best. I do like the arches at the top. It adds a nice "antique" look to the piece. Looks like an awesome, ok, interesting hammer. There is a claim, however that it is "the only one that can be disassembled and moved by hand. " I built mind with that specific asset in mind. I also made special heavy duty casters to move it short distances and removed easily but, not planning to stay in this place, I wanted to be able to move it without help if friends were "busy" on move day. That was 12 or 13 years ago. Still here and friends still "busy" on move day :D I agree with the weld fail. Clearly a cracked weld. Not cracked steel. I have seen guys weld some stuff so shallow that it cracked as soon as it started to cool. Also, I have to disagree that stacked plates makes a "dismal anvil". If done right, it makes a very passable anvil (see link) they were put under 70k pressure and after welding it made a nice ring that created a solid vibration from one end to the other. p.s. sorry for for highjacking thread. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIGHSIDER Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 I commend him on his ability to envision, plan and then create a working piece of art. How many people in this day and age can do that? Not many! Could it have been more simplistic and functional? Probably but, he built what he wanted and it works. I agree with this. Given that the builder is a student I applaud this work and innovativeness. There's a lot going on in that design sure & a huge amount of hours & effort has gone into this build. It's all down to learning and what experience the student takes from the project. I'm sure in years to come there will be those "what was I thinking" moments but sure we've all been there. It's all about learning and taking something from it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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