[TheForge] Frosty's valve set up for air hammer

[Mark Pesetsky]

Frosty,
Using a single ball valve, my homemade air hammer is now banging pretty
good. In order to get the stroke I wanted , I enlarged the ports from 1/2"
to 3/4 in.
I now want to add a check valve to get the ram to stay up at idle. I dont
follow the second and third circuits you describe in the attached. I do have
a check valve that can be added to the bypass line or wherever needed.
However, this valve will always be one way as it is not a part of the ball
valve as you contemplated in your description. Do you think this will work
or do you need a check valve that is only operational when the valve is open
or idle? If an independent check valve will work in conjunction with the
ball valve, where in the circuit is it placed?
Thanks for your help.
Bob


Are there any pics of these hammers/valving?

Thanks
Mark