[TheForge] ALT Treadle Hammer Springs

[Jerry Frost]

Sure. Use two parallel cylinders connected to a common 
top die.

Frosty
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From: "Richard Maynard" <rich at maynard.org.uk>


> I'm intrigued by this. Impressed as I am by the 
> Grasshopper I am drawn to something cheaper, simpler 
> and easier - I'd rather spend time forging than 
> making tools! I think for me a treadle hammer's main 
> use is to replace a striker so I can use fullers etc. 
> single handed.
>
> Is it possible that a largish air cylinder could 
> provide 'guides' for the hammer? In which case maybe 
> something like the renderings I've uploaded to the 
> Photoaccess site could work. Look in the 'air spring 
> hammer concept' album. Probably needs some tweaking 
> to the linkage lengths etc. - but what do people 
> think?
>
> Cheers,
>