[TheForge] air hammer

[Andrew Vida]

I have played with a 2B and a 4 or 6B (been a while and I'm getting 
slowly old).  The Nazels are certainly second to none in quality of 
construction and design.  The control one can wield is remarkable.

As for Kuhns, etc., they are all good but I do not think they compare 
with a Nazel in terms of ruggedness.  IIRC, the Nazels were cast in 
solid 4140, not cast iron.  No fabricated air hammer will stand up to 
the ab/use that a Nazel will.

Bob Smolen wrote:
> Over the years, I have seen many shop photo's/videos in which the smith has
> a nazel  air hammer. I assume these hammers are at the top of the food
> chain. I have never seen a nazel in a shop and few advertised for sale by
> private party. Does anyone on the list own one and how does it compare to a
> mechanical hammer they have used. How comparable are the other air hammers
> such as Kuhn, striker , Big Blu etc. What is the base price one should
> expect to pay for say a 150 llb to 250lb. decent shape air hammer?
> Just dreaming.
> Thanks,
> Bob
> 
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