Rusty style DIY power hammer

[Jason Fry]

Final pic of the anvil assembly. 400 pounds.


Linkage between the push rod and the spring pack.


Final tire assembly



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[muzzlebrake]

You gonna set off seismic sensors all over Texas with that thang
Run for your lives folks. It's the big shaker we been warned about.

[Jason Fry]

You gonna set off seismic sensors all over Texas with that thang
Run for your lives folks. It's the big shaker we been warned about.

Lol, possible. Whole contraption is 800 pounds minimum, I'd guess. Should be enough weight to keep the giant bounce down to a steady thump, lol.

[Jason Fry]

Today’s the last day of my road trip. This hammer must absolutely be running by next Monday. Expect the finishing touches this weekend.


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[Guerrero88]

Can’t wait

[AgHntr10]

Please setup a video camera so we can see just in case it comes apart when you fire it up! That thing scares the hell out of me just looking at it.

[Jason Fry]

Please setup a video camera so we can see just in case it comes apart when you fire it up! That thing scares the hell out of me just looking at it.

I think it'll go better than that. While I've poked fun at my welding skills, I do have some engineering and building background. As far as cameras, we'll see.

[duckmanep]

amazing work. I do have to ask... how did you come up with such a good looking tire to match all the scraps you have brought back to life? I mean a worn out slick tire suits it much better.

[TXHUNT3R]

I love it!!!!! Heck of a design

[Chief Big Toe]

Man, its looking very promising....

[equyst]

Excellent DIY project

[Jason Fry]

Here is a picture of the toggle linkage that lifts the motor up into the drive wheel. I revised this from a simple lever, and it works much better. Stepping down pulls the top bar forward, which lifts the motor. A couple of 90° joints and pivot points and it works pretty good.

[Jason Fry]

10 o’clock on a Saturday night, I think I have it going. Fighting gremlins all day. Now that I think it’s working, it’s too late to test. Darn neighbors, LOL.


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[Jason Fry]

Bazinga! Tightened up a few more things after this, but I was able to forge a taper on a piece of 1.25” solid round in about 5 heats.

https://youtu.be/eTUtDKn1mmg

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[cwill]

Bazinga! Tightened up a few more things after this, but I was able to forge a taper on a piece of 1.25” solid round in about 5 heats.

https://youtu.be/eTUtDKn1mmg

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Well I'll be darned! That's super neat. Is there any way to know how much force it hits with?