How is it possible that this man doesn't have a million subscribers yet? His videos are so well made and he should have so many more subscribers than 95k.
Well Gridlessness , is a youtube channel just like him (in a way) i call them secret of youtube . You can check J mantzel too , another great secret . . Those people have found happiness , i'm even more surprise they have not million of sub ...
Very excited to see part 2. I’d love to hear what specifically needs to be done to fix this properly. I’d love to see blueprints or the patent filings on this machine. I think a ‘several pert series hammer fix’ would be a perfect addition to your channel. A group effort fix, say with abom79 and a few other guys would be so cool. Good luck Canuck!
My other favorite blacksmithing RU-vidr Alec Steele had a few hammers the he ended up taking part in fixing as well. I feel like to be able to get the experience of using these really old machines you need to be willing to spend a lot of money to just get the thing then you most likely need to be willing to up to a full rebuild. It's kind of a shame but it also presents a unique opportunity to see them from the inside and really learn how they work. Silver linings and all that. This is fascinating stuff to me. I definitely want to see how you handle it if you have the time for it.
Fascinating to see the guts of a 3B! Thank you for sharing! Looks like you will get most bang for your buck with new steel ram cylinder head rings instead of those worn out brassies. Cushing plug, and cushing plug bushings look like they might need replaced too. They kind of look after market, not that I’ve seen many. I wonder why such irregular wear? Wonder if it was a result of using combination dies for most of its life? I use rubber packing rings between leather for a tighter seal on my 2B. I need it because I’m at 8,500 ft and cannot afford to lose any air. Mark Kraus is a legend! Pay him handsomely and treat him well. Such an asset to the blacksmithing community! He’s helped me a bunch with my blown-up 2B.
When i see power hammer i click "like" before video even starts. What's funny this morning i was watching "titanium hammer" video and i waas about to ask what about second power hammer, standing in background. Boom! Prayers listened :D
I'm definitely looking farward to the next video as I love seeing how these machines are put together. Hopefully it isn't going to be to long until you have her running again 😊👍
Can't tell if you read these comments, but great work as always and quite an impressive amount of it! After the heart crushing conclusion of Will's 9 part power hammer restoration series, I was a bit hesitant but frankly with your level of skill an experience and you're Dad's helping out and overseeing the whole thing ;) I can't help but see ultimate power hammer victory!
TD, enjoy your content man. Your enthusiasm for what you do comes across even when your fighting with your tools or metal. And you seem like a really good fella too. Hope you’re able to source or make what you need for the hammer.
Perservere! Having a hammer like that is an amazing blessing, but it is also a great commitment. Thanks for sharing your journey. I hope to find a small hammer one day that fits my skill and ability.
I’d love to see you fix this machine in a couple part series. I’d even be interested in contributing some money so you can get the job done right like I know you can. Again I think your a very gifted blacksmith. One of the best on RU-vid. Message me if I can contribute in anyway.
Very nice video this week Tim. Can't wait to see ur next video in this new series. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work Tim. Forge On. Keep Making. God Bless.
Part of me prefers restoration vids especially when it's on the tools you use.. also great to keep this wonderful machinery working for the future generations.. well worth your time/money as I'm sure it's a great investment if nothing else.. keep up the great work . Shout out to dad, he looks like he's been getting video appearance tips from Martin 😜
It looks like the guy you bought it from started digging into it figured it was too much work for him & slapped it back together then sold it to the first sucker he could find.
I think that now that you have it apart that you should take your time and get it done. This way you'll be able to use it and it won't be a real estate sucker.
I am sure it had a small knock that went away after it warmed up I think the last nail in the coffin was the move a big piece of equipment like that does not like to be moved
It's all about the oil. It's not shimmed it is the upper cylinder versus the lower cylinder and if the two are not exactly in line you wear that ram little crooked you got real trouble as there are no rings and you don't want them the trick is a whole handful of inexpensive 12 in long feeler gauges. If you place about six of them around the smaller diameter whatever will go in equally all the way around you wanted to snug as you can get it you do the same at the top the larger diameter with the bolts loose on the cylinder and put about eight shims in there whatever equally goes all the way around to snug as can be then you tighten the bolts the other thing you have to watch out for if the guides on either side that you're not pushing the ram one way or the other everything is equal space all the way around the machine is absolutely is levels can be relative to the ram. The key you cannot impart a side Force on the ram or it will make trouble. You must also make sure that you maintain good radiuses and good surfaces in the die pockets you have to scrape them by hand to basic perfection if you do not you will make trouble the worst thing that can happen is you can break that lip off the ram if it's cracking you need to start saving your money buy a new piece of ductal iron to make a new ram with you can imagine the work these machines were made with such tolerances it's hard to imagine by today's standards I put a man's ram up in my machine and you have four diameters that basically must run perfect and there is no oversized so you can't just start cutting anything really have to take your time make sure everything is perfect and if it is not you must only give it a little loving kisses I think on his he was out maybe a few thousands between the two boars And it required maybe a thousands and a half of massaging on the outside diameter of what you see as the ram obviously this takes a lot of abuse from the abrasive atmosphere a forge exists in. In addition to the strikes it receives from loading dies and material. I was making some H13 dies for him here recently. Allot about that machine from a machinist perspective I can tell you if you wish I'm easy to find 928-499-7259
Leaving this comment before watching the video. Just thinking, it is now Springtime which means allergies are coming. Instead of rebuilding it, did you first try using Nazel Spray? 🤣
Owned by Chevrolet in the past, Probably got broke from misuse/abuse and a committee "FIXED" it. Never mind that they didn't know what they were doing and used whatever was the next worst thing as parts. Keep going, Fix her Right Love BIG machines that work right, all that power but can give the gentlest of touches
Alec Steele would make like 18 parts of a 122 part series just talking about the power hammer before actually showing it. He sucks. I like your channel much better.