Krush Posted December 21, 2017 Author Share Posted December 21, 2017 if i could just dedicate about 14 hrs with no interruptions i think id be there but i can only get a bit working on it here and there right now. I guess being too busy in shop is a good problem to have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergely Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 Sounds good. Both the rpm and the being busy part Bests and patience: Gergely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krush Posted January 22, 2018 Author Share Posted January 22, 2018 Well i managed to get the time to get the destroyer of worlds up and running. I cant beleive what it did. Ive had some 100 pound Kinyon style hammers, and a few mechanicals before but nothing ever gobbled up the material like this beast does. it took 1 inch thick 5160 down to 1/8 thick in roughly 3 seconds with a 1 inch long piece on the flat dies. i never guessed it would have so much power. it also has amazing light touch. i switched it to a slack belt drive instead of the traditional double pulley with the belt that drifts. just gotta make a brake for it and paint it up and then i will post a video. I would never get caught up in the holy wars of what style hammers are the best mechanical or air and dupont linkage or spring or strap hammer, I see how they all have their advantages but i will say i never expected this 1890's hammer could be so gentle and caring with the steel and then be able to hit with that much power from one blow to the next! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Sounds like you really earned your avatar name! Good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergely Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Yeah, baby! Sounds cool! I can't wait for more pictures and video, yummy! Seriously I'm very happy to hear this! Bests and happy hammering: Gergely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krush Posted January 25, 2018 Author Share Posted January 25, 2018 Pic of the completed hammer, the belt was glued and stitched very well. Really good leather working custom company made the belt for me. will post some vid of running on the weekend. Now I gotta make its little brother, maybe a 25 or 50 pounder built same design but with a tire hammer clutch and the return spring on the back of the helve so no need for counterweight on the wheel and spring return should provide the 1 stroke hits I would like to make it capable of. Surprising that this beastie was gentle enough and had enough control that i was able to chisel lines into some 1/2" square bar for rubicks twists last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krush Posted February 4, 2018 Author Share Posted February 4, 2018 Finally got a short clip of the Hammer running. Good times... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 NICE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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