Subject: Hammers, etc

From: [email-masked] (Dems for the Second-P Jackson, Pres)
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 1996 10:30:24 -0800

>I've been quiet here because I've been working behind the scenes with Jerry
>Frost on hammer ideas.  His idea's actually, because he has a lot of good
>ones, much more interesting than my own.
>When I have something workable for the little "Aerotyke" hammer, I'll let you
>know, if I can get the simple foot control problem resolved.  Jerry has been
>doing some thinking about a power assist device for a treadle hammer and this
>could have more interesting applications.

Hi

I'm also interested in power hammers, but not in anything as large as the
Giants and others, due to limitations on space, $$, and the needs of my
planned production.

Assisted hammering may be necessary to me because of a persistent shoulder
problem.

I have considered a treadle hammer but have been advised that they aren't
useful in drawing out material.  The heaviest piece I would be likely to
have to draw would be 5/8" square (fireplace tool handles).  Have I been
correctly advised that the treadle would not help in this.

Do you have any suggestions?  Your advice woulde be greatly appreciated.

Phill

Phill Jackson
San Juan Ironworks
San Juan Island, WA

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From: Steve Smith <[email-masked]>
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 96 16:59:38 MST

Dear Phil,

I'm just building a treadle hammer from Clay Spencer's plans. What I
find amazing is how easy they are to build. It looks like it is going
to take 3 weekends with some week nights to finish. I did get lucky at
the scrap yard in finding material, though.

Clay's plans are pretty nicely drawn up.

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Steve Smith
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