fellner_knives Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 Hello there! 1. Does anyone have plans/instructions for the 1960 VEB Bernsdorfer 75KG Powerhammer? I started to Rebuild one of these maybe someone can give me some advice. 2. Does anyone know if there are Dies available that suits for that machine? thanks a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Brandl Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 The only person I know of with one is Alec Steele. He may have some information, or know where to possibly get it, but I don't know how easy he would be to contact. But, the man Alec bought his from may know more. His name is Nigel Barnett, and his business name is Fransham Forge, I think. He's also in the U.K. Mark Krause is the self-contained hammer guru here in the U.S., and he know A Lot. The caveat there, however, is that I don't know that he would know much about that specific make of hammer. Hopefully that all will help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 Knowing where you are at might help turn up folks closer to you to help; a suggestion to stop by and talk with XYZ doesn't work too well if they are at the opposite side of the world from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Brandl Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 Or, you know...a body could just make a phone call or shoot someone an email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 Funny thing, a lot of the oldsters don't like email and 12000 mile international calls can still be a bit pricey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 Sometimes knowledge isn't cheap. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedefiddle Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 Mr. Fellner, Make your own Dies. I have made mine from offcuts from the people who make big Loader buckets, 2.5" thick plate. I machined them and have been using them for over 20 years, you could say they last. The key is, don't make them hard so they can chip!! Measure the length and width of the grooves in your Sow Blocks. The tapered key/wedge can be machined or heat up a key that is close and drive it in hot, it will upset to the perfect shape. Don't think hard, think the easiest way. Most bigger machines use parts from someone else in Industry. Make it easy to find parts for, don't worry about trying to contact the Manufacture from 60-80 years ago. Merry Almost, Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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