[TheForge] Re: Power hammer questions

Fri Mar 21 23:23:02 2003

An air compressor doesn't have to be loud.  I was in a pro-blacksmith shop 
that the compressor was so quiet running that I hardly noticed it.  We were 
using his CNC plasma torch when the compressor cycled off, that I first 
noticed that it had been running at all.   My big regret is that I didn't 
buy that compressor when he sold out last summer. 

A 2nd solution was in a large shop/ garage of another friend.  He had used  
1.5 inch and 3/4 inch PVC pipe to channel air around his 3 stall garage.  
The PVC pipe made the full circuit with multiple snap couple outlets for 
shorter air hose / air tool runs.  He was proud of his setup as it provided 
extra air capacity, and had several extra drop chambers to drain away 
moisture buildup.  He was able to locate the aircompressor in its own 
compartment so that the noise didn't trouble our conversations. 

Re: Lem the Wonder Mule.  I have two mares that I hope to acquaint with a 
big jack donkey and get a mule or two.   They tell me that a mare needs to 
gestate a mule foal for a whole year.. an extra month over what it takes for 
a horse foal, just to put those long ears on. 

Dann Johnson 

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Rick Crawford writes: 

> Alright, Guys how many of you have made a power hammer?  I think an air
> compressor running all the time is a pain.  I really dislike noise.  While
> the machine is running, I can stand a motor, but don't like air tools near
> as much. 
> 
> That said, I hear all the time about the variable speed control you air
> hammer guys have with your valve setups.  Can this be done in a mechanical
> hammer?  Is it expensive to do this way?  Is it really needed?  Is there
> another way to get a light or hard hit from the same machine without
> slipping a clutch? 
> 
> I have a lot of questions, but not many answers.  Hope you all can supply me
> some of them. 
> 
> Thanks in advance,
> Rick Crawford at Rafter Lazy C
> Home of Rick's Forge and LEM the Wonder Mule
> In the middle of Northern Illinois
> http://www.rafterlazyc.com
> [email protected] 
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