markh Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Who has an opinion on what to use as treadle hammer slide bearings. I've UHMW on a tire hammer and liked it. I trying to decide on the in-line skate wheels that Clay Spencer uses or the UHMW. Any opinions would be appreciated. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Salvati Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 For a treadle, no need for anything special, I built an angle iron guide around my ram, dies stay aligned, no wear so far, no need to go overboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hammer Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 (edited) If you are going to have a guide system, use the high density plastic. You will have less friction. That's my story... an I'm ah stickin to it. Actually, I've heard (second hand) that Clay advocates the swing arm treadle as the best design these days. You might toss him an email and ask for his current thoughts. I built a treadle hammer with a guidance system using high density plastic. It has served me well. I've also played with one with the wheels and then used a couple swing arms. I'm convinced the swing arm design is best. YMMV! Best advice..... Decide what your actual goals are for your hammer. Think about what processes and type of tooling you want to be able to use, then try out some of the designs before you build. Edited October 25, 2008 by djhammerd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polarbearforge Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 I used inline skate wheels, worked great. Easy to replace if need be. I made mine based on Spencer's inline hammer plans. Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 The Grasshopper Treadle HammerGrasshopper Treadle Hammer This is an inline design by Bruce Freeman. Bruce's actual hammer is a lot more complicated than I think necessary but it's a very hard hitter and all pivots, no sliding guides. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksb Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 I got a Clay Spencer t- hammer made in a workshop - skate wheels - works great. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeadal Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Hello polarbearforge! Do you have Spencer's inline hammer plans or do you know where i can get them from?I used inline skate wheels, worked great. Easy to replace if need be. I made mine based on Spencer's inline hammer plans. Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaylan veater Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Hello All, I made the Clay Spencer in-line skatewheel design a few year back and love it. I think you can get the plans from ABANA Gaylan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firegnome Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Can you convert the in line to a power hammer ? or switch from one to another by moving the foot peddle connecting rod from clutch to stright connect? Do you know what I mean ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 I used brass in my tire hammer but if I ever have to replace, I believe I would go with the UHMW myself. Sounds like you don't even need a lube on that stuff... Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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