Well, I've been hunting for an affordable power hammer. Ideally, I would like to find a nice Little Giant 25# for under $3000. Apparently, they're in the same place as all the unicorns and honest politicians.
I obtained the plans for the Ray Klontz Tire Power Hammer, and I'm not sure I want to try to tackle construction all on my own. It does seem that there are a fair number of guys out there in the same position, wanting/needing a reasonably priced power hammer. I know that there have been group build seminars in the past, so I thought I would get a head count of all those interested in getting a hammer this way. I spoke with Clay Spencer about this and was told that unit cost would be in the $1000 range for parts. I'm not sure what total unit cost would be to have a shop facility and Mr. Spencer's help. I am told you need 15-20 guys building hammers to make this idea work out. Anybody besides myself interested?
Brad Gray
I am, but it would have to be done in the NE for me to be able to pull it off.
Hey Brad,
Seems like we just got done talking on the phone <img src=' http://www.americanbladesmith.com/ipboard/public/style_emoticons//blink.gi f' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':blink:' /> I'm interested, and I'm in Maryland. Talk to you soon!
Hello Brad
I'd Love to have a tire hammer. Keep me posted!
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Hey Brad,
Seems like we just got done talking on the phone <img src=' http://www.americanbladesmith.com/ipboard/public/style_emoticons//blink.gi f' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':blink:' /> I'm interested, and I'm in Maryland. Talk to you soon!
My friend who works in metal fabrication took a look at the plans and believes he and I could build one, no sweat. Furthermore, Clay Spencer is going to be here at the Indiana Blacksmith Association Annual Conference June 1st, and he will have a tire hammer with him. I can gather lots more info on the building at that time.
On the other hand, I'm hot on the trail of a Little Giant 50# hammer as we speak.
Brad
