March 30, 200818 yr I finally got around to making a combination fuller/flatter die for my homemade hammer. What a time saver!! I'm learning more of what can be done quicker even with a 30 lb. hammer hitting 300+ hits flat-out. Pictures will be posted soon.
April 2, 200818 yr Do you mean a matched pair of combo dies for your hammer??? Or do you mean a fuller/flatter paddle to use on your flat dies??? Inquiring minds want to know;-)
April 3, 200818 yr Author Finn, matched pair of combo dies--4" longx1 3/4" wide. fuller part is a little under 1/2 the length of the die. The steel used was guide bars of medium grade used in a die for making plastic moldings. pieces are 1 3/4" square.
April 6, 200818 yr I'm collecting parts for a tire hammer. That's one thing i'm worried about is where i'll find material for the dies. Looks like you found some nice ones.
April 11, 200818 yr Author Here's the die pictures I promised. I am enjoying learning to use a power hammer--especially since I built it!
April 12, 200818 yr Jerry, Thanks sharing those picture. I have been working on my power hammer off and on for a couple of months. I can't wait to finish it. This is my busy time of year getting fields ready to plant, weather permitting. I really like the way you have your dies mounted. In fact I might just steal that idea:D:D. My dies are also combo dies 5" X 2 1/4" square, made from a tool bar. The steel is 1080 I think. I have not heat treated yet. I also made a set of flat dies from same material. Thanks again for the pictures really helps!! Thanks Again Larry
April 12, 200818 yr I'm collecting parts for a tire hammer. That's one thing i'm worried about is where i'll find material for the dies. Looks like you found some nice ones. RR rail makes wonderful dies. Thats what I used. Jerry, neat dies!! :)
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