[TheForge] A second Grasshopper!

[Bruce Freeman]

A fellow in Germany (who does WONDERFUL metalwork) has just written to
inform me he has finished building a Grasshopper Treadle Hammer.  This
fellow was committed enough to scrounge up American cash to pay for the
plans because I've no way to accept payment from overseas. 

This is the second Grasshopper I'm aware of that has been completed. 
(This, also, is the preliminary version - with separate cranks
controlling treadle hight and "kickback.")   I've asked for permission
to post his photos and am awaiting his reply.  I'm hoping he'll provide
additional photos and some verbiage.  I'll keep you posted.

For newbies, see:  www.monmouth.com/~freeman/bmf/grashopr.htm

Bruce
NJ