Subject: power hammer

From: [email-masked] (Steven Bronstein)
Date: Sat, 20 Jul 1996 22:22:05 -0400 (EDT)

i have a beaudry-cunningham helve type power hammer approx. 1890.it is in 
very good condition.it has two pairs of coil springs supportting the rocker 
arm, it appears that the hammer block is suspended between the yoke of the 
rocker arm with a strap, and the anvil is separate from the head and 
attaches with a single 1" bolt into a v-block in the base of the hammer 
mechanism. any info would be appreciated on its operation and usefullness. I 
have a 50lb beaudry of the more typical style and have never seen this type 
of hammer in use. any ideas on its value (to blacksmiths not antique 
dealers) is also appreciate, i may want to trade for a more modern machine. 
i have a small production shop and need something i can depend on every day. 
thanks. 

steve bronstein
blackthorne forge
rr 1 box 20
marshfield, vt 05658
802-426-3369

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From: "Bruce M. Freeman" <[email-masked]>
Date: Sun, 21 Jul 1996 23:11:34 -0400

I am racking my brain to no avail.  Shelburne Museum blacksmith shop has a
power hammer.  For some reason I'm thinking it also has coil springs.  But I
really can't remember.  You could ask.

Bruce