i recently aquired a blacker B hammer but it is having a couple of mechanical issues.  I would love to see one in person working or find a manual on one.

Welcome to IFI, Bearforge! If you haven't yet, please READ THIS FIRST!!!

You want to see one in person: you willing to travel internationally or would telling your general location be a good idea. In the USA I would check with The Fisher Museum; in the UK there is a fellow using a Blacker and it's been pictured here.

May I suggest starting with doing a browser search on: Blacker power hammer site:iforgeiron.com  and trying to contact any owners near you.

On 5/15/2019 at 1:38 PM, Bearforge said:

i recently aquired a blacker B hammer but it is having a couple of mechanical issues.  I would love to see one in person working or find a manual on one.

Try a search on this site, or google, there are videos readily available.  I also have manuals for the B, and C if you want to contact me.  I have a C you can see working, basically the same as a B but without the traverse mechanism and large anvil. Whereabouts are you?

Thanks.  I am in central Illinois USA near Peoria.  I have googled it and seen a few videos but they are no help as it pertains to how to set the timing for proper operation.  I have inquired on a few forums and you  and one other are the only ones to respond.  Thanks so much for your time.

3 minutes ago, Bearforge said:

I am in central Illinois USA near Peoria.

We won't remember this once leaving this post, hence the suggestion to edit your profile to show your location. You might do a search for Mark Krause hammer whisperer, he is expert in power hammers and he may be able to help.

Hi there.

Dave here from the UK Yorkshire 

I have two blacker hammers please can you explain your mechanical problems 

If you look at the time stamp you'll see the original post was almost 5 years ago. He may still be on the forum but last visited July 26 2019.

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