Musky50 Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Just started my Clontz hammer build. Got plans and have started building some of the weldments/assemblies. Here is the story behind this build, Dad passed away May 28th at 97 years old. He had a lot of real old metal that is really showing its age. He didnt want to give it up even though he wasnt able to do much the last several years. So after he passed I am the only one in the family that welds/fabs/blacksmiths so I inherited all his things that he cherished so much. So on this build I want to use as much of his old stuff as I can out of respect. I hope some of you guys will jump in and guide me a little on this venture. Firs thing I have of his is one of those little spare tires but it is a 15'' , the plans call for a 14'' but i cant see not being able to use this instead? Can someone steer me in the right direction if i'm wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeaverNZ Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Hi there Musky The size of the tyre shouldnt matter much you will just have to change the size of the drive roller if the circumfernce is any differnt. When buliding some thing like this you can usually adapt the plans to what you have Cheers Beaver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratch Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Interested in the build. I have the plans as well and am hoping to start my project soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky50 Posted November 12, 2017 Author Share Posted November 12, 2017 I followed the plans to the letter, it ran perfect on the first attempt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jclonts82 Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 ClontZ... an older german variant of my last name, ClontS... wonder how close we are related? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitch Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 I used a 1993 Chey Cavalier spare and the mass and circumference worked out perfect! Be sure to put rags in between the tire and rim when welding. I can send you some laser cut cardboard templates if it will help you.. Stitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eseemann Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Now that is purdy! I love it. Is there a spring inside the green buffer at the linkage? If you feel like posting a video of it in operation I would not mind seeing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky50 Posted November 12, 2017 Author Share Posted November 12, 2017 the 5 on 4.5 hub pattern proved hard to locate in my area. I contacted E-trailer from online and they set me up with a hub and axle that was much easier to find. You will be very pleased with thhis build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitch Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 3 hours ago, eseemann said: Now that is purdy! I love it. Is there a spring inside the green buffer at the linkage? If you feel like posting a video of it in operation I would not mind seeing it. Thank you! I have a short video of it running dry. I may make a video today. Yes, the green tube is just a safety cover for the spring in case it breaks or comes loose. I haven't made the front guard plate for it as of yet. I found my spare tire on FleaBay for $25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitch Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 I just put up a video of my tire hammer running on my webpage. My buddy came over this morning and we forged Turkey lifting forks for our wives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eseemann Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Looks nice, good idea to make something for the wives too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitch Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Musky, Will there be any videos of it running soon??? Looking forward to seeing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky50 Posted November 13, 2017 Author Share Posted November 13, 2017 point me toward , how to post a video and ill try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitch Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 I use YouTube. Just upload to your channel. Here is a YouTube video on how to. Can't wait to see it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eseemann Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 A YouTube video on how to upload YouTube videos, how self referential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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