Glenn Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 If he holds a demo session in Calif, you could attend at the cost of plane fare, and the freight would only be from Ca to Hi. Doubt that they would allow it as carry-on luggage. (grin) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trying-it Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Similar sales strategy seems to work for Clay Spencer and his Spare Tire Hammer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Dwyer Posted February 15, 2008 Author Share Posted February 15, 2008 If he holds a demo session in Calif, you could attend at the cost of plane fare, and the freight would only be from Ca to Hi. Doubt that they would allow it as carry-on luggage. (grin) Great idea Glen. How about the CBA's Spring Conference in Vista this April? I hope to be there. I bring a lot back on the plane, but that beast sure wouldn't get on. I'm in NH/NY right now. Hoping to get two blowers (from eBay), one small farrier's anvil (from Craig's List) and an electric motor (for Tracy Mickley's no weld belt grinder) all checked in as luggage. Wish me luck! But really, TRYING-IT would you be willing to consider the CBA Spring Conference? I bet they'd be glad to have you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trying-it Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 "But really, TRYING-IT would you be willing to consider the CBA Spring Conference? I bet they'd be glad to have you." My contact info can be easily found in a lot of different places. (In this day & age where could a guy really hide?) To date no one from the CBA has contacted me to check on my seriousness and availability for the conference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neal L Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 trying-it if you want some interest in the southeast Maddison GA would be a good conference to go to in 2009 Southern Blacksmith Association Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDH Forge Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Hey Phyl.... so am I correct that the only way to order one of these is to go to a conference, meet or faire ?... I'm definitely interested in one of these as well... shipping to Oahu will be a consideration Sent a pm for some info too:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 JDH To to the top of the forum page and click on user cp click on edit profile go to the bottom of the page, enter your location, and save. We would like to know where in the world your located. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDH Forge Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Sorry about that... Kaneohe is on the Windward side of the island of Oahu.... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooseRidge Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Here is an interesting treadle hammer Here's a shot of the old treadle hammer I have been using... only good for getting larger pieces down close to the required size, but it does that quickly... added a 2nd spring to increase rebound.... BTW... it is for sale? Located in TN... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnie C. Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 I'm a new member and I'm liking what I see. My hamster in my head has been running for a long time trying to come up with a design for a treadel hammer. Aprentice Man I realy like your design and now I have a idea of how to build it. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGropp Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 I have a treadle hammer I built about 13 years ago, using the ABANA plans. It has an 85 # head and it hits hard or soft ,whatever I want, whenever I want, no power required. I am a full time professional smith and I use this hammer a lot ; punching ,drifting, hot cutting, stamping, fullering etc. It has a 1'' square hardy hole like my anvil and fly press so the tooling is all interchangeable . It strikes a nice square and parallel blow which makes it great for closing the hem on sheet metal projects as well. The force of the blow was improved by bolting the hammer down to a heavy concrete footing with a rubber pad in between just like a power hammer. This hammer cost me about $500 to build with all new material in 1985. I have 3 power hammers from 25# to 200# and a couple of fly presses, but I would be very reluctant to give up my treadle hammer, it is simply too useful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awalker Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Hey SGropp, would you mind posting a picture of your manual hammer, I havn't seen but a few of them and have often wondered about their usefulness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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