[TheForge] Kinyon Air Hammer

[Dave Mudge]

Thanks for all of the input and suggestions. I was rooting through a file
cabinet draw marked "Air Stuff" and buried at the bottom in the back I
found this
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10218503319186486&set=p.10218503319186486&type=3&theater

A genuine Parker Cylinder Repair Kit that I didn't even know I had.  What a
relief...
dave m

On Fri, Nov 15, 2019 at 2:48 PM Ron Childers <ron at munlaw.net> wrote:

> If it can't be rebuilt don't screw around with trying to jury rig
> something. Take it to a competent dealer and they can probably match the
> numbers with an interchange manual and order one.  Those hammers are
> finicky and persnickety on the best day. We took one  apart and reassembled
> and it finally worked. They have all elements of a complicated machine and
> then some.  You might find some information on your computer. rc
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:
> theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of jerry Frost
> Sent: Friday, November 15, 2019 2:01 PM
> To: 'Blacksmithing List Sponsored by ABANA' <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [TheForge] Kinyon Air Hammer
>
> What's the issue rebuilding the one you have? It's not like they're
> complex, typically new seals and button em back up does the deed. Have you
> opened it and looked? Unless the cylinder is scored there isn't much to do,
> even if you have to glue your own Orings and cut gaskets. Even if the
> cylinder is scored you can rend a hone at most rental places in the
> automotive section.
> Remember to keep the hone moving and lubed, diesel works a treat at
> carrying off cuttings and keeping the stones clear.
>
> Running a hyd. cylinder is an option but you'll need to find one that
> mounts like your pneumatic cylinder does or modify what you find. The rod
> is on the retract side and it doesn't take up much area retract doesn't
> require much sq/in piston, it shouldn't be an issue, if it is a 10 psi bump
> in air is more than enough. It'll need a good oiler and perhaps suitable
> oil.
>
> Frosty
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dave Mudge
> Sent: Thursday, November 14, 2019 10:24 AM
> To: Blacksmithing List Sponsored by ABANA
> Subject: [TheForge] Kinyon Air Hammer
>
> Good Morning, I am in search of a Parker Air cylinder for my Kinyon Air
> Hammer. New or repack the one I have. Our local Parker guy has retired...
> Details here :
>
> https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10218462191078309&set=pcb.2803334363
> 050475&type=3&theater&ifg=1
> <https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10218462191078309&set=pcb.2803334363050475&type=3&theater&ifg=1>
>
>
> -- dave m
>
> ...sometimes you're the windshield,
>
> ...sometimes you're the bug
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