Gavj75 Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 A big hello 2 all as I've not posted or conversed with anyone 4 a while. I just wanted to u all some pics of the build so far and I'll have the odd question 4 those of u who are in the know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavj75 Posted May 24, 2020 Author Share Posted May 24, 2020 (edited) Really sorry but I can't seem to add any pics of my hammer build. Not sure what the problem is but when I've sussed it out I'll be sure to post some so u all can check it out. I have decided to use steel from a forklit truck tyne or fork for my hammer head and anvil, as I've seen people make alsorts of tools from it. Not sure if i should do a simple heat-treatment (heat till not magnetic and quench in oil)on the face's of them. The fork was 150 × 50mm thick and I cut it into stock size of 300mm long piece's using a oxy-propane torch. I then used a 9" grinder with a cutting wheel to cut out my hammer and anvil. What do u think? Should I do a heat-treatment? Thanks Edited May 24, 2020 by Gavj75 I missed out a word and question Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris C Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 Gavj75, Send me a PM and I'll walk you through how to post your pics here on the forum. It's really easy-peazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavj75 Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 Chris your a genius, thanks again. Couldn't get to sleep so thought id give it a quick go and BLAMMO! It looks like it worked My hammer build so far. I'll add some more pics soon but right now I need to sleep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris C Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 "Genius"?????????????? Don't say that too loud, my Mom will turn over in her coffin in the mausoleum! Good start on that hammer. Wish I had one myself. Ahhhhh, maybe some day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Fry Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Nice work so far. I'm in the early stages of a DIY tire build also. I like your linkage arrangement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavj75 Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 Thanks Jason. Do u have any pics u could post of your build? I just put some more pics up under a new topic heading. " tyre hammer build pics......at last" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Fry Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Mine's just a pile of parts at this point I've got anvil, tup, wheel, hub so far, plus Clay's plans. I'm actively studying linkages and guide arrangements, as I intend to deviate from the plans a bit to accommodate the parts I'm starting with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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