[TheForge] Hammer/anvil ratio

[Todd Rich]

Well, I'm getting closer to the time I need to put my Kinyon style hammer 
together.  I 'should' be getting 3-phase power installed to run the 
compressor before the end of the year.  The compressor looks like it only 
needs a new air filter and a gasket set, and oil change.

Given that I'm looking at about at least 50 CFM @ 175psi output from the 
compressor, a 3 1/2" air cylinder, and I've got about 300#s of 6.5" round 
to use for the anvil, how heavy can I make the hammer before I start 
running into diminishing returns?  I know that is should have about a 10:1 
ratio, but that would leave me with only a 30# hammer, which seems a waste 
given my power supply.  I'd like to be able to work up to 2" square and 
round.

Are there ways of increasing the weight of the anvil that work well?  I 
can weld and fill rods onto the anvil and base if that is a viable option.

I'm looking for some guidance and suggestions.

Thanks!

 			Todd