nealj Posted August 27, 2008 Posted August 27, 2008 I am thinking of trying to put together a treadle hammer. I bought the Clay Spencer book from ABANA, but was wondering if anyone had any modifications to that design that they found worthwhile. Thanks in advance. Quote
nealj Posted August 28, 2008 Author Posted August 28, 2008 Thanks for the reply Apprenticeman. I followed your build it looks like a nice simple design. Are there any changes you would make to your design? Quote
nealj Posted August 29, 2008 Author Posted August 29, 2008 I did a search for treadle hammer and noticed a set of plans for sale in the IFI store being mentioned in some old posts. Is it still available any place? Quote
Glenn Posted August 29, 2008 Posted August 29, 2008 Yes from IForgeIron for $19.95. Contact me to order a copy. Quote
nealj Posted August 31, 2008 Author Posted August 31, 2008 I can't find any info on your plans any place on the site. I have nothing against buying another set of plans, even better if it helps support this great site, but I would like to know at least what kind of hammer it is. Would anyone have an image of one built from these plans that is already in the gallery? Quote
polarbearforge Posted August 31, 2008 Posted August 31, 2008 I built the inline treadle hammer from plans by Clay Spencer. I have a picture of it here. At the time, I didn't have room for the treadle hammer and rolling mill, so I no longer have the treadle hammer. The main modification that I made, was instead of welding the tube for the pivot of the treadle to the front of the upright column, I drilled holes through the column instead. Obviously I had to make the treadle a bit longer, but not bit problem there. I used 6" diameter round for the anvil, and a lead filled tube for the hammer. Jamie Quote
Glenn Posted August 31, 2008 Posted August 31, 2008 The hammer is shown being assembled in the photo below. Contact me for plans. Cost is $19.95 Quote
nealj Posted September 2, 2008 Author Posted September 2, 2008 Yes from IForgeIron for $19.95. Contact me to order a copy. Check is in the mail. Quote
rustyshackleford Posted September 10, 2008 Posted September 10, 2008 I'm sure it's been answered elsewhere before, but what is a ballpark for the materials?...new, let's say Quote
hammerkid Posted September 10, 2008 Posted September 10, 2008 I spent $16.00 on mine LOL I`am going compltely re build mine and it`ll be a power abd a lot differnt Quote
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