[TheForge] Kinyon Air Hammer

[Bruce .]

Darn you, Dave!  You're reminding me how much I need to clean up my shop.
Bruce
NJ


On Wed, Nov 20, 2019 at 12:46 AM Dave Mudge <davemudge1 at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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
> >
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> >
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