[TheForge] Anti vibration mountings

[ries]

Soil conditions could be part of the problem- some places, like my  
farm, which is on an old river delta, carry vibration much more than  
others.
Usual procedure is to cut a hole in the floor, and pour a separate  
foundation just for the hammer, isolated from the floor by styrofoam  
sheet, so it may vibrate the earth, but it doesnt vibrate your floor  
and building directly.
First step, however, might be to put it on a horse stall rubber mat-  
50 bucks or so at the feed store, might help.

ries


On Jun 10, 2008, at 10:05 AM, Rich Maynard wrote:

I have borrowed a little Anyang power hammer to try out but it is  
making too much vibration for the structure of the building which my  
forge is sited in. The hammer weighs about 500 pounds; the tup is 30lb.

It is part of the old village forge which is now a museum, and the  
curator thinks the vibration will damage the priceless Tudor wall  
paintings in the front room.

Is it worth trying some anti-vibration mountings? What is available?  
Any recommendations? You can see I don't know much...

Cheers,

Rich M.

Rich Maynard - Artist Blacksmith
rich at muchhadhamforge.co.uk
The Forge Experience - www.muchhadhamforge.co.uk/experience.pdf
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