March 17, 200818 yr Does any one know / have any plans for a power hammer besides the rusty/dust hammer? I`am going to build the rusty if i don`t find any others! I want one Cheap , Works Good. Thanks,Chris
March 17, 200818 yr Look in the IForgeIron blueprints for helve hammers. Irnsrgn has a design (or 2) posted. Also look over the blueprints for power and tredle hammers, several are shown.
March 17, 200818 yr the 'tyre' hammer design looks very good, and simple. A gentleman called Clay Spencer runs workshops building these for what looks to be a reasonable price. I am sure the plans are available for sale somewhere (I am sure it will 'google')
March 18, 200818 yr Gday Hammerkid, You could look at the Anvilfire site, there was/is a series on junkyard hammers there, lots of pics, and some how-to info. From memory, no "plans" but if you look around enough, and add 2 & 2, you should be able to figure out the bulk of the design. Ask here for specific details you can't figure out. Personally I think this makes it a more interesting project, a better talking point (ok blowing your own trumpet;-), and you will learn oh so much from it. Good luck & kind regards, Rusty_iron, Brisbane, Oz.
March 18, 200818 yr Author Ok belive I`ll buy the Rusty plans and transform my treadle hammer into a rusty! a 1/2 hp , 25# will be good for me!
March 18, 200818 yr Sounds good. Please take lots of pictures as you go along to share with us. Good luck!
March 20, 200818 yr Gday Hammerkid, I'd keep the treadle hammer and build a power hammer from scratch. Treadle hammers are oh so useful and handy, if you convert it, you'll just have to build a new one later, so why not just keep the one you have? Regards Rusty_iron, Brisbane, Oz.
March 20, 200818 yr There is a possible Tire Hammer workshop being planned for June 26-28 at John Wayne Taylor's shop in Wetumpka, AL. Currently, the estimated cost is around $1000. They are looking for at least 7 more people to sign up for the workshop. If you are interested, please contact Clay Spencer at [email protected] Spread the word....
March 21, 200818 yr Author Ok . Wished I could but can`t go . As for the treadle I`am sorta short on space hope to build another nicer one later !
April 23, 200818 yr :(Due to other commitments, John Wayne will not be able to host workshop until maybe October/November. Clay is hoping to have workshop at his new shop late summer. If interested, please contact Clay.....There is a possible Tire Hammer workshop being planned for June 26-28 at John Wayne Taylor's shop in Wetumpka, AL. Currently, the estimated cost is around $1000. They are looking for at least 7 more people to sign up for the workshop. If you are interested, please contact Clay Spencer at [email protected] Spread the word....
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