bogmonster Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Here are a few pics of the helper I am currently making. Still work in progress but hope to get some time to finish this weekend. The design is heavily based on John B's. I have changed the design a bit due to skill and tool availability. Will provide more details if folks are interested. Cheers, Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles R. Stevens Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Of course some one will be interested! Your work will be recorded for posterity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogmonster Posted May 19, 2014 Author Share Posted May 19, 2014 Ok, a few more details. Front and back plates 10m. Base 12mm, dies 25mm x 50mm O1 (maybe not the best but available). Side posts 25mm square. Tools used: Bandsaw Drill press Hacksaw Cold chisel Stick welder Taps Files Countersink bit Kiln The plates are 100mm wide by 130mm tall. I have the option to cut out sections of the sides to pass stock through the sides. The dies have bees hardened and tempered (after photos taken). They have m12 bolts for striking buttons. To save expensive steel I used machine screws to attach swege die faces to mild steel die bodies. Still to do: Removable plate with hardy stake (removable so I can use in my yet to be built treacly hammer :) Paint Shims for front plate - bits of beer can..... This was my first try cutting plate with a cold chisel, first try tapping holes and first try heat treating so a big learning curve. Regards, Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy k Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Don't forget to round over the edges of your half round dies. - Looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaughnT Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Very nice work. Looks well-designed and will certainly come in handy for any of a hundred projects! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergely Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 That's just cool and inspiring, too. I really need something like this, my smoosh-o-matic can't fulfill all these functions in bigger stock matierial. Thank you for the info. Happy hammering! Gergely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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