[TheForge] Hammer/anvil ratio

[Dave Mudge]

http://magichammer.freeservers.com/page7.html
This hammer has been under construction for several years now, but
the end is finally in site. it's a 300# hammer with a 3000# base/anvil.
dave mudge

On Nov 12, 2007 3:22 PM, Todd Rich <torin at panix.com> wrote:
>
> 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
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