Dan, I don't know if I ever told you how impressed I am by the whole setup you have made for yourself. Quite the accomplishment. Looking forward to many years of you producing swords with that stuff.
WOW! Very impressed! Just want to thank you for taking the time to do all of the hard work in putting up these videos. You took time to show and explain everything in an easy to understand manner. Please continue to show us what you are doing. My Grandmother was full Japanese. I have always had the desire to build one of these hammers. I have tried to catch glimpses of Murray Carters hammer. I can now build my own thanks to your help.Be Blessed! Seek Truth! Come Winter Come! Hawk.~ Hawk Knives~
Really cool Dan, building my own power hammer at the moment, more of a helve type with leaf spring as the fulcrum. Its high with gas cylinders as hammer and sleeve, roller blade wheels as guides! Will send you short video of it in operation if email address is in description, have not looked yet! Happy forging mate, have fun!
Hi Dan, I'm interested in how you went about getting the custom spring made. What requirements did you have, and what was the ordering process like? The hammer is really nice, your forum posts are such a great resource for this kind of build.
It looks to me like the edges of the hammer might leave "smiles" in your work piece if you don't hold it just so. Do you anticipate any problem with that? Looks like quite a project. I especially like the notion of being able to work sitting down. I have disk damage and stenosis which make working on my feet problematic. Great job, can't wait to see more!
Great (and unique) design. Well built and looks like you'll be crushing some hot metal now in the cold weather ! Do you attend any of the Balcones Forge meetings or one of the local Blacksmiths Clubs? keep on hammering Daniel !
First thing: this is brilliant! This is exactly the sort of hammer I am trying to build. Question: how do you keep your anvil from being hammered into the ground? it is on a separate foundation? Also, those pillow blocks you are using, are they special impact resistant? or just normal bearing blocks?
nickwoo2 me too .......looking for a good plan with details about the relation between spring and hammer weight that's what i really need , satrted gathering scrap steel for it ;) if you have any informations , i would be thankful , you got a nice channel BTW ,,,,keep contact till we make them haha
Talking about OVERKILL! Some important aspects need a lot of attention (welding) whereas others are just too overbuilt.(springs). and then having to stand in a hole to do it all? nope.
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Dan, I don't know if I ever told you how impressed I am by the whole setup you have made for yourself. Quite the accomplishment. Looking forward to many years of you producing swords with that stuff.
Mighty hammer ..makes the world shake with every stroke!
That hits hard enough for pattern welded billets. Great build!
WOW! Very impressed! Just want to thank you for taking the time to do all of the hard work in putting up these videos. You took time to show and explain everything in an easy to understand manner. Please continue to show us what you are doing. My Grandmother was full Japanese. I have always had the desire to build one of these hammers. I have tried to catch glimpses of Murray Carters hammer. I can now build my own thanks to your help.Be Blessed! Seek Truth! Come Winter Come! Hawk.~ Hawk Knives~
Very nice job and very creative. Great use of what you had around the shop too.
Big thumbs up for realising this project,
look forward to seeing some forgings
good looking build and very good speed adjustability! good one.
That is an amazing build. I have to admit I'm more than just a little bit jealous. I'm hoping to eventually build one for my shop. Thanks for sharing.
Its a really nice and solid build!
Really cool Dan, building my own power hammer at the moment, more of a helve type with leaf spring as the fulcrum. Its high with gas cylinders as hammer and sleeve, roller blade wheels as guides! Will send you short video of it in operation if email address is in description, have not looked yet!
Happy forging mate, have fun!
Amazing. You have the 'earthquake machine' there :)
Remember to make a sign - 'Watch for the fingers'
Very good. Thanks for sharing.
This is beautifully design
Nice stuff Daniel. I'll use some of your ideas. Thank you.
Yep! I live about 40 mile outside of Dallas. Thanks!
can you share with the rest of us the spec of the custom spring?
Great Job
Interesting construction I’d like to see the sparks fly
Cheers from Rex Willmer Melbourne Australia
So awesome!
VERY COOL i wish to have a forge set up in future
Thanks the video. Best regards Tamás in Hungary.
Hi Dan, I'm interested in how you went about getting the custom spring made. What requirements did you have, and what was the ordering process like?
The hammer is really nice, your forum posts are such a great resource for this kind of build.
180 to 220 BPM nice sweet control damn nice job what kinda investment you got in to them springs ? you just got me excited thanks
Nice job.
Fucking impressed I am, jealous too.
I'm jealous! I'd like a hammer to compliment my press. You have built a beauty!!
nice design bro. How would you adjust the stroke speed? using clucth?
Awesome
hey Dan would like to know about the design would like to build one also maybe not as big...
It looks to me like the edges of the hammer might leave "smiles" in your work piece if you don't hold it just so. Do you anticipate any problem with that? Looks like quite a project. I especially like the notion of being able to work sitting down. I have disk damage and stenosis which make working on my feet problematic. Great job, can't wait to see more!
very nice. what kinda material is the strap?
Great (and unique) design. Well built and looks like you'll be crushing some hot metal now in the cold weather ! Do you attend any of the Balcones Forge meetings or one of the local Blacksmiths Clubs? keep on hammering Daniel !
How’s the adjustable shackles holding up ?
First thing: this is brilliant! This is exactly the sort of hammer I am trying to build.
Question: how do you keep your anvil from being hammered into the ground? it is on a separate foundation? Also, those pillow blocks you are using, are they special impact resistant? or just normal bearing blocks?
Very very nice... I'm inspired eh... Ü
Out standing!! I love it. I noticed you said you had some machine work done in Dallas are you located near the Dallas area?
Thanks-should be producing blades in few months.
Daniel, are there any drawings for this hammer? This is exactly what I want.
What is the anvil stack made from? What grade of steel?
Anyone have plans for something like this?
nickwoo2 me too .......looking for a good plan with details about the relation between spring and hammer weight that's what i really need , satrted gathering scrap steel for it ;)
if you have any informations , i would be thankful ,
you got a nice channel BTW ,,,,keep contact till we make them haha
Beauty!
gave me some ideas on my build very nice, ant ideas on dies?
Sweet!
Wow, I'd put a guard on that thing. If those springs ever came loose, they'd take your head off.
Are the designs for sale
how heavy is the ram?
Thanks. 3" wide 13,000lb tow strap.
Daniel O'Connor
nice design, long video. still don't even think you said how many hp your motor is.
u crazzzzzyy...
Talking about OVERKILL! Some important aspects need a lot of attention (welding) whereas others are just too overbuilt.(springs). and then having to stand in a hole to do it all? nope.
great design but this is scary considering how bad those welds are
ikr... !!
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Nice...can I have it
Thank you very much aaaaand No! :)
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any... my bad
the machine itself is very nice and impressive. but no offence those weld are atrocious
Ya definitely not a welder