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Power hammer tour #6285383
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Hopefully it works this time lol


Let me know what y’all think

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Re: Power hammer tour [Re: Tom cat] #6285388
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Very nice! Looks like one of the better built homemade ones I've seen. I've got a huge chunk of steel waiting to make one of these some day.

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Looks like a good way to lose a finger. lol


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I saw s vid of a guy putting a chicken wing in a power hammer for demonstration. It was pretty gross. Explosive was the word he used I think.

Re: Power hammer tour [Re: Tom cat] #6285398
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It could very easily crush my fingers and hand without a doubt. It's a tool I'll respect for sure


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Re: Power hammer tour [Re: Tom cat] #6285416
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That's neat Tom Cat. Hope you enjoy using it.

Re: Power hammer tour [Re: FlyinFinn] #6285517
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Originally Posted By: FlyinFinn
That's neat Tom Cat. Hope you enjoy using it.


Thanks Finn, it'll take a lot of hand hammering away and make one of my hobbies easier


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What are you blacksmithing?

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That is some nice engineering! But you still talk like a redneck!



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Originally Posted By: Jonnytrapper
What are you blacksmithing?



I prefer to make rustic finished knives and belt hawks. But I do general work as well


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Re: Power hammer tour [Re: goldnut] #6285635
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Originally Posted By: goldnut
That is some nice engineering! But you still talk like a redneck!


Thanks on both counts buddy!!!!


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Re: Power hammer tour [Re: Tom cat] #6285636
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Great stuff! Very impressive!

Thanks for sharing your ingenuity with us.


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Thanks slydogx, it’s been a very tough, fun, humbling, and rewarding project for sure.
I’ve destroyed 2 shops in the process in the process of building and installing this beast, my pops shop was where it was built, and mine where it sits now lol.

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Re: Power hammer tour [Re: Tom cat] #6285800
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Ttt for the morning crew


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Re: Power hammer tour [Re: Tom cat] #6285811
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Used to run a factory made hammer, back when we used to weld up plow shares and heat them, then pound them to shape. It was a hot job that was good for a kid in high school. I've always wanted one now days for building panels for hot rods. Getting too old for the abuse now though!


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Re: Power hammer tour [Re: Tom cat] #6285844
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Originally Posted By: Tom cat
Originally Posted By: Jonnytrapper
What are you blacksmithing?



I prefer to make rustic finished knives and belt hawks. But I do general work as well


Nice. I've made a few knives and want to start making hawks and hatchets. I may have to build a bigger forge for hatchets though.

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Very nice Tom, looks awesome bud!


I wonder if tap dancers walk into a room, look at the floor, and think, I'd tap that. I wonder about things.....
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Originally Posted By: Catch22
Very nice Tom, looks awesome bud!


Thanks amigo!!!


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Re: Power hammer tour [Re: lee steinmeyer] #6286061
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Originally Posted By: lee steinmeyer
Used to run a factory made hammer, back when we used to weld up plow shares and heat them, then pound them to shape. It was a hot job that was good for a kid in high school. I've always wanted one now days for building panels for hot rods. Getting too old for the abuse now though!



What type of factory made one lee?? Little giant??


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