I have rebuilt a Champion #2 50 pounder. I moved the belt and motor to the back of the hammer by machining a new main shaft. Looking forward to your progress! Paul at Cedar Creek forge.
That would be the dream but I think we'd need someone more full time than I am to keep it running. I struggle enough just keeping all the forges running. There is supposed to be a shop in central Texas somewhere nearby that has a belt driven setup. I should go visit them.
I have a Champion #2 50 pound that I rebuilt. I'll be mounting the motor on the deck behind the hammer. Deciding on direct drive or using a reduction box. I machined a new main shaft and moved the belt to the rear of the hammer above the motor. Looking forward to your setup! Paul at Cedar Creek Forge.
It's a mechanical hammer that was patented in 1902. Eventually a big 65lb hammer head will slam up and down on the hot steel rather than having to do it by hand.
Perhaps you can answer a question for me. I'm nearing the end of rebuilding one of these power hammers and I was wondering what (if any) brake pad material the machine is supposed to have for the wheel? The previous owner had a bit of leather on there with some worn down bolts holding it in place, was it bare metal on metal from the factory or was there some sort of brake pad? Thanks!
I've found a couple options. I'm waiting to see exactly how long it needs to be before I order it. My leading contender right now is: www.hudsonbelting.com/leather-belts Runner up currently is: www.mcmaster.com/flat-belts/super-grip-flat-belting/
Great, looking forward to seeing that page!
Coming soon!
I have rebuilt a Champion #2 50 pounder. I moved the belt and motor to the back of the hammer by machining a new main shaft.
Looking forward to your progress!
Paul at Cedar Creek forge.
What do you think of the hammer? Hopefully it worked well once you got it running.
Works great.
Can't wait to sign up for the power hammer class!
Yah it will open up a whole new world for us.
It's coming along nicely guys. Can't wait to see more videos soon. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Forge On. God Bless.
Thanks 👍
..Very interesting. It would be something if yall could find a complete line shaft system. Especially one that ran off of a steam powered engine...
That would be the dream but I think we'd need someone more full time than I am to keep it running. I struggle enough just keeping all the forges running.
There is supposed to be a shop in central Texas somewhere nearby that has a belt driven setup. I should go visit them.
i have no idea what this is or where it came from. kinda neat tho
I have a Champion #2 50 pound that I rebuilt. I'll be mounting the motor on the deck behind the hammer.
Deciding on direct drive or using a reduction box.
I machined a new main shaft and moved the belt to the rear of the hammer above the motor.
Looking forward to your setup!
Paul at Cedar Creek Forge.
It's a mechanical hammer that was patented in 1902. Eventually a big 65lb hammer head will slam up and down on the hot steel rather than having to do it by hand.
Perhaps you can answer a question for me. I'm nearing the end of rebuilding one of these power hammers and I was wondering what (if any) brake pad material the machine is supposed to have for the wheel? The previous owner had a bit of leather on there with some worn down bolts holding it in place, was it bare metal on metal from the factory or was there some sort of brake pad? Thanks!
Where are you getting the belt made??
I've found a couple options. I'm waiting to see exactly how long it needs to be before I order it. My leading contender right now is: www.hudsonbelting.com/leather-belts
Runner up currently is: www.mcmaster.com/flat-belts/super-grip-flat-belting/
@@WatersIronworks THANK you
I have one and need some help with what dies to use
I had to have dies custom made. Russell Faison helped me out.
What exactly did you need to know about them?