guygitelis Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Hi my name is guy and this is my first post on the forum... i found this russian hammer and its working but it doesn't strike well. it's going out of synchronization. what could be the problem? and does anyone know this brand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Well western spring based hammers often have an adjustment to set the spring tension to deal with the bang-tap issues I don't see such an adjustment on that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guygitelis Posted August 7, 2014 Author Share Posted August 7, 2014 there are some adjustments you can make to the tension. so is that a normal problem? and how precise the tension should be? could it be something else? and how can i know we are talking about the same problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Clean and oil everything; don't use too heavy an oil on sliding parts. Post a video of the problem and you might want to try to get a copy of " The Powerhammer Cycle by Dave Manzer How to Cure the Bang-Tap-Miss Blues. Video, DVD 60 minutes" Even though it's focused on a different brand the methods to troubleshoot the issue apply to pretty much every spring based hammer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Welcome aboard Guy, glad to have you. If you'll put your general location in the header you might be surprised how many of the IFI gang live within visiting distance. I'm going to stay mum about adjusting your hammer, I'm pretty new to owning one and there are guys here who factories making the things. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guygitelis Posted August 9, 2014 Author Share Posted August 9, 2014 thanks guys! i'm going to renew the springs and see if that will help. i'm pretty sure it will. i dont think the springs should be facing almost 90 degrees to the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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the iron dwarf Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 video is private so cant see it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guygitelis Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share Posted August 10, 2014 i just changed it :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judson Yaggy Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Looks like something is sticky to me, clean everything and check for galling especially in the ram guide, and re-lube every moving part. Mechanical hammers use a LOT of oil, as in dripping all over the place. A clean and lube is easier than replacing custom springs and should be done anyway. The spring position isn't out of line with what I would expect on a mechanical hammer, but I'm not familiar with this specific make. Lube and check the drive speed as a different motor speed or pulley diameter than original will mess with the spring harmonics. It is interesting that you seem to be getting a lot of feedback thru the foot treadle. Any chance of a pic of the drive mechanism/clutch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guygitelis Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share Posted August 10, 2014 when it "misbehaves" it does hit you back to the leg.. : every part is original... it has grease nipples everywhere so we greased it a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kehler Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 (edited) I think that the straps connecting the ram to the springs need to be tighter, so that they stand straight horizontally when at rest. I hope that makes sense. On edit I see that you've figured that out, a spring shop may be able to reset those springs. Edited August 10, 2014 by Jim Kehler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guygitelis Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share Posted August 10, 2014 I forgot to mention that while it goes mad and giving realy strong blows the ram actually hits the top part... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guygitelis Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 Judson Yaggy you were right! there was something sticky! after cleaning the ram's guide it works like a beast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judson Yaggy Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Glad you figured it out. Now for more pics of what you are making with it (please)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guygitelis Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 How did i forget? I'm a bladesmith and learning the fundementals of blacksmithing from a local master. here are some of my recent works: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobd Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 You've done some excellent learning.... Those are beautimous brother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dahlia's Daddy Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Beautiful work! I really like that knife with the date and signature stamps in the handle, I was trying to figure out what it was made from until I took a closer look. I really like the handle on that bbq fork too, it looks really even and clean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Beautiful work! I really like that knife with the date and signature stamps in the handle, I was trying to figure out what it was made from until I took a closer look. I really like the handle on that bbq fork too, it looks really even and clean! What is it? I couldn't make it out. WOW!! Nice work, Guy!! Is that homemade micarta? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guygitelis Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 thanks guys! that's not a bbq fork :) way too big - that's for a fireplace, i made that knife from a bearing with a local master called "Shlomo Erel". Shlomo had been to a lot of international blacksmithing competitions. it's not homade micarta its made from "wings" from a vacum pumps :P cool material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Evans Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Nice work, glad you got the hammer sorted. Good choice of Master. Give Shlomo my best regards when you see him next. One of the world's gentlemen...a graceful dancer...and not a bad 'smith! :) Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guygitelis Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 Alan Evans. Shlomo sends his regards :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 thanks guys! that's not a bbq fork :) way too big - that's for a fireplace, i made that knife from a bearing with a local master called "Shlomo Erel". Shlomo had been to a lot of international blacksmithing competitions. it's not homade micarta its made from "wings" from a vacum pumps :P cool material. I love re-purposed materials. Especially when it takes on such beauty!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dahlia's Daddy Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 What is it? I couldn't make it out. WOW!! Nice work, Guy!! Is that homemade micarta? I thought it was a different tool, like a wrench or something that was re-purposed into a knife Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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