[TheForge] Kinyon style hammer help

[Ron Childers]

A friend had that problem and agonized for weeks. I suggested he take it
apart, check, clean and lubricate everything and reassemble. That was
over a year ago and it is still working. As suggested, clear your
exhaust, (mud daubers can wreak havoc) but as also suggested it could be
a friction problem. Do not despair; we'll get it fixed....

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[mailto:theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Todd Rich
Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2011 9:43 AM
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Subject: [TheForge] Kinyon style hammer help


Several years ago, I built a power hammer based off of the Kinyon plans.

I did the modification with the regulator to balance strike and return 
pressures.

Anyway, it seems to have a bit of a problem.  After running for about 15

minutes, the speed of the ram slows way down.  This doesn't seem to have

anything to do with the switch sticking (I installed a line oiler right 
before the sensor switch), or the height of the work.  It seems to be 
mostly time of use related.  I need some help in figuring out what is 
wrong and fixing it. I'm willing to post pictures or run tests as 
needed.

Here is a link to a video I made shortly after I built it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkUFgoU_LO0

                    Todd Rich
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