ronwend523 Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 I'm contemplating a power hammer build and have an idea for one that will occupy a small space. My question or thought is, how big of a hammer is minimal for a unit that relies on gravity? What weight would one need to equal the power of a hand held hammer beating on an anvil? The addition of some springs would increase the power but by itself. for a hobby type set up, to ease the torcher on ones arm, what would be minimum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Dave Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 The old power hammers usually start at about 25 lbs for the ram. I have a 50 lb Little Giant and I think that is minimum at times. You can always ease up on the power for lighter blows, but at a certain point, it won't hit any harder than the ram weight can produce. I like the 50 lb starting point. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba682 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 I built mine at #50 and like SoCal says i ease up for lighter blows mine tucks in nice in the corner its got a 5'base and 6' i beam for my truck spring to pivot on . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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