Homemade Mechanical Power Hammer


PLANS:
None. For all tools with plans, click here.
BUILDER:
Fred Connell on ornamentalroseengine.com
DESCRIPTION:
Homemade mechanical power hammer driven by a 1.5 HP, 3-phase electric motor. Base is fabricated from 3/4" steel plate and features a 660 lb. anvil capable of absorbing blows from the 35 lb. hammer at the rate of 3/sec.
RATING:
(3)
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May 03, 2016 10:47 PM
will52100
That is a very well built hammer, love the clutch set up.
Feb 03, 2014 1:03 AM
daveward
To save my strength for other things a power hammer seems like the right call.  Thanks on behalf on all the older metal shapers.
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DIY Mechanical Power Hammer - comment on how to build a Mechanical Power Hammer - 2 comments
will52100 says:
May 03, 2016 10:47 PM
That is a very well built hammer, love the clutch set up.

daveward says:
Feb 03, 2014 1:03 AM
To save my strength for other things a power hammer seems like the right call.  Thanks on behalf on all the older metal shapers.

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