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

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, 20206 yr by Gavj75
I missed out a word and question

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.

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

"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.

Nice work so far.  I'm in the early stages of a DIY tire build also.  I like your linkage arrangement.

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"

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.