[TheForge] Treadle Hammers reposted links

Sun Mar 23 22:18:00 2003

George I see halogen lights on either side of your treadle hammer, are these
for hot or cold work or both?   I've had some trouble seeing some of my
layout marks when work was really hot.
Randy Mundt
----- Original Message -----
From: "George Dixon" <[email protected]>
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Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2003 2:19 PM
Subject: Re: [TheForge] Treadle Hammers reposted links


> Much has been said about treadle hammers.  They can be as complex or as
> simple as you want.
> Regarding treadle hammers, these are shots of the one I use daily.
> It is based on the old abana plan (not the one referenced by D Mudge).
> It has no adjustability. It has been used hard for over a decade.
> It has 8 springs.  The energy required to use it is minimal because the
> eight springs are easier to extend than are fewer, larger springs.
>
> http://artist-blacksmith.org/t-hammer1.jpg
> http://artist-blacksmith.org/t-hammer2.jpg
> http://artist-blacksmith.org/t-hammer3.jpg
> http://artist-blacksmith.org/t-hammer4.jpg
> http://artist-blacksmith.org/t-hammer5.jpg
> http://artist-blacksmith.org/t-hammer6.jpg
>
> This shot is of treadle hammer #2, same plan as above but stretched for
> an upcoming project.
> Its head will be mounted on Monday.  Note the drift return slot on the
> side of the column.
> Head weights on both are about 80lbs.
> http://artist-blacksmith.org/t-hammer7.jpg
>
> The work done on these very simple and cheap (I doubt there is $250 in
> either hammer) to build treadle
> hammers  ranges from cold cut 18 & 16 gauge up thru hot cut 1/4" plate
> to hot slit
> 1" and 1 1/2" steel.  The chasing is cold into 3/16" and 1/8" steel.
>
> http://artist-blacksmith.org/cold-cut.jpg
> http://artist-blacksmith.org/cold-cut2.jpg
> http://artist-blacksmith.org/cold-cut3.jpg
> http://artist-blacksmith.org/hot-cut.jpg
> http://artist-blacksmith.org/hot-cut/fullered.jpg
> http://artist-blacksmith.org/hot-cut2.jpg
> http://artist-blacksmith.org/hot-cut3.jpg
> http://artist-blacksmith.org/hot-cut4.jpg
> http://artist-blacksmith.org/hot-pierced.jpg
>
> The work is done with tools like these.
> http://artist-blacksmith.org/cutting_tools.jpg
> S-1 and S-7 tools about 5" long.  The treadle hammer is not
> adjustable....never has that been an impediment.
>
>
> Only two things matter in the world of treadle hammers;
> does it work and are you happy with it.
>
> George Dixon
>
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