[TheForge] ironworkers vs power hammers

[Ron Childers]

If you have a large capacity air compressor, a Big Blue power hammer would
be my first choice. The Tom Clark hammers seem to work great and both live a
long time under heavy work. They both come with single phase motors.

Ron C



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[mailto:theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ben Barrett
Sent: Monday, January 14, 2008 1:22 PM
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Subject: [TheForge] ironworkers vs power hammers

Howdy folks, I'd like to prompt a discussion on how ironworkers fit in
with power hammers in the medium-sized smithy, and the pro's and con's
of acquiring one before the other.  I currently have room to expand
into both, and nearing budget for one or the other.  One current [heh]
limitation is 1-phase power, although I understand either could be
modified to a 1-phase motor/source or driven with a phase converter.
I'm looking at the range of processes that I could accomplish, and
would be hoping to get into a 50-150# hammer or a 35-50 ton
ironworker.  Eventually both, if things pan out.  Please advise!

Ben B
or offlist:  ben at nw-arts.com
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