Justin Caradoc Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Are there any plans for a treadle hammer online or someone I can get them for. The treadle hammer looks like i can move a good amount of metal. I don't like power hammers and this looks like a good alternative that I can build. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooseRidge Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 One place would be the ABANA Store... This is the inline version... Another would be Centaur Forge This is the basic version... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Well they are not an alternative to a power hammer. They each do different things very well. Sort of like a car is not an alternative to a pickup truck if you need to haul heavy large loads. If you need to travel long distances with several people it's a much better choice though. What do you not like about powerhammers? What is your use case? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Caradoc Posted May 30, 2008 Author Share Posted May 30, 2008 I've never used a power hammer, however I have see one in action and they just scare the xxxx out of me. I know if I did use one I would get over it however that won't happen anythime soon my shop is to small for one anyhow :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooseRidge Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 the tire hammer style of power hammer actually takes up less space than a treadle hammer.... I plan on having both as they both do what they do well.... but there is little overlap.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Caradoc Posted May 30, 2008 Author Share Posted May 30, 2008 Thanks I'll look into the tire hammer too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooseRidge Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 BTW.... if you look at my pictures in the gallery, the picture of the old forge setup has my old "Oliver".... a sledgehammer on a stick.... not bad for rough forming larger pieces, but not the most accurate tool in the shed....:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer3j Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Google "Jere Kirkpatrick" --shop is " Valley Forge" they sell a good set of plans.jet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Why send folks to other sites? Utilize the resources on IForgeIron as this is where he ask the question. John Jobe has a set of treadle hammer plans on sale through the IForgeIron store. The Blueprints have several listings for hammers, treadle and mechanical as I recall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Caradoc Posted May 30, 2008 Author Share Posted May 30, 2008 Thanks Glenn :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Caradoc Posted May 30, 2008 Author Share Posted May 30, 2008 I can't get into the store. Is it still being worked on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt87 Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 bp0186 Gives you one guy's take on the traditional oliver hammer. It's basically a hammer on an axle, with a bell-crank at each end. One attaches to a spring holding the hammer vertical when at rest. The second attaches to the treadle, which goes under or alongside the anvil. One in use here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pault17 Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Glenn, my only problem is that I cannot get into either the store or the blueprints as yet:( I am patient though. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer3j Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 My apologies Glenn. I am still new here and it will be awhile before I have the forum at my mental fingertips.One of my 4 OA set-ups is Dillon/Henrob/Cobra. Jere keeps parts and accessories in good stock. Also that site pictured a treadle hammer and that was the first I saw one.jet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Racer3j Go to the bottom of the forum and click on archive. It will display a directory tree. Click on a section, then a sub section. There may be several pages (listed at the top of the page) so do not think everything is shown on the first page displayed. Click on a thread, sit down for a spell and enjoy the archives. A cold drink and a sandwich are recommended, you may be a while. (grin) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 (edited) So much depends on what you plan to do. My choice was to build a treadle hammer first, and maybe some day get or make a power hammer. I mostly use smaller stuff, really 3/4-inch and smaller. Having that third hand for chiseling, cutting, etc. is hugely useful to me. And while it isn't as fast as a power hammer, I've been able to move that size without any problem at all. And for the occasional really big (to me) stuff, it's still a whole lot better than a 3 or 4 lb hand hammer. The biggest I worked is some 1-3/4 round 4140. I upset it about 1/2 inch, squared up one end, and punch and drifted for a hammer. There was a whole lot of time and sweat invested in that, and I know a power hammer would have cut the time to maybe a quarter of what I spent. But for the big stuff (again, big to me), it's not incapable. Just more work. And back, kind of, to the original question - I used Clay Spencer's Inline Treadle Hammer plans that I bought from ABANA. There are some big difference, mostly due to the parts and material I was able to scrounge, but the plans were real useful for the measurements and some building techniques. It's got a footprint of around 12 inches X 20 inches, so not much space at all. Oh yeah, for what it's worth - I have no real plans or desire to get a power hammer any more. I suppose if one were to fall in my lap, I would somehow find room for it. But for my uses, I'm quite happy with the TH. It all depends on what you want to do. Edited June 2, 2008 by Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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