I have seen some others on here, but your hammer is truly a HAMMER!!! That's just awesome! Much beefier than others I have seen, looks quite rugged as well, and like the hits are very solid. Nice job, great ingenuity!
I sure miss the old Blacksmith's Virtual Junkyard forum! I drifted away from 'smithing as a hobby (bad shoulder for a couple years, got into a couple other things) and by the time I drifted back, I realized it was gone. :-(
New here. You guys are amazing. Yes, Rub Goldberg is alive and doing quite well in your shop! Wish I had the brains. creativity and skill to build one like it. Keep up the good work and looking forward to your next creation. Cheers, Roy Lewis Atlanta, Georgia USA
great clip its been a long time since I've seen the "keen junk/virtual" junkyard name. I miss that sight and the friendly environment. these newer sights just don't have that tailgate o your truck BS'n with friends feel. Anyone with an archive copy knew me as DT.
this has to be one of the best home built power hammers I have seen so far, I would love to build one for myself, I am just not sure if or how I could get some of the parts like the flywheel pulley on the back, I have never seen anything like that so I don't have the slightest idea where to get that part from, I am very impressed and this video shows what someone is capable of with just a lil bit of imagination and the knowledge to accomplish the task at hand
I really liked the clear narration along with showing the various mechanisms with their action. On of the best videos of its type I've seen to date. You have a good voice for the narration too. Nice and clear. Out of interest, what size was the Chev? 250, 292? I know what I can use mine for once it gets past it. Great video.
I tell the young guys that I work with, the only thing holding you back is your imagination and your ambition. Nothing is holding you back, great job. When that block is hanging out with the other blocks, hey guys I'm banging tonight how about you. Be blessed and enjoy life.
very clever,what size motor do u think is best for this type of application.i have always wanted to build a hammer and this vid explains it the best.thanks alot for taking the time to share your knowledge and creativity with us.keep up the good work and looking forward to more of your vids.
This shows what people can do with "junk". I was just thinking how can I build a power hammer, I dont have a inline 6 cylinder to use, I wonder about a old briggs.
Good idea but seems to me like the crank, piston and cylinder were designed with constant lubrication in mind. It seems like a grease zurk on the crank would work for lubrication but how is the cylinder and piston getting lubrication? Won't this lead to excessive wear/slop and/or freeze up in a short period of time?
Just wondering how much trouble they have had with it and if it is still together. I would like to have my Vocational Agriculture kids build one for our shop if it is not too dangerous.
Old post I know , but its down right tennis in design. Compact compared to many stronger then most . With a junk yard around it sure would be worth copying.
+Tim Fox It is running a lot slower than when it was an engine, and if the bore does wear, so what? It isn't like emissions or oil consumption matters. More than 1" of bore wear might start to interfere with the operation, but that will take a while.
Brillant!! Just amazing what you can make from old parts that had nothing to do with what they became. What is the force of the blow for this hammer? Boys make sure to use hearing protection, ;>) .
The use of the leaf springs for de-coupling the rod from the hammer arm is blazingly brilliant!
I have seen some others on here, but your hammer is truly a HAMMER!!! That's just awesome! Much beefier than others I have seen, looks quite rugged as well, and like the hits are very solid.
Nice job, great ingenuity!
It ingenuity like yours that made this country great!! Thanks
Things like this are exactly the reason why I invested in an everlast welder. I collect junk anyway so I might as well make stuff out of it.
I love backyard engineering... So creative!
I had a engine that sounded like that once! but not for long!!! great video!
I have to say this is one of the coolest things I've seen.
You just can't beat poor man ingenuity. Awesome hammer guys. Thanks for sharing the video.
I sure miss the old Blacksmith's Virtual Junkyard forum! I drifted away from 'smithing as a hobby (bad shoulder for a couple years, got into a couple other things) and by the time I drifted back, I realized it was gone. :-(
There is no one more creative than a backyard mechanic. Give him access to a junkyard and tools. He'll make whatever you want. Awesome job fellas.
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There is smart and then there is blacksmith smart. Bravo Gentlemen!
Now THAT is ingenuity! So cool - thanks for posting!
This is absolutely the best I have ever seen. Bravo lads.
Certainly is junkyard but very creative and resourceful. Good work!
New here. You guys are amazing. Yes, Rub Goldberg is alive and doing quite well in your shop! Wish I had the brains. creativity and skill to build one like it. Keep up the good work and looking forward to your next creation.
Cheers,
Roy Lewis Atlanta, Georgia USA
You have inspired me to build one for myself. F150 straight six stripped - check. Now for the hard part! Awesome video. Thanks for posting it.
Did you get it built?
Nice project and nicely explained to your viewers. Well done you blokes.
great clip
its been a long time since I've seen the "keen junk/virtual" junkyard name. I miss that sight and the friendly environment. these newer sights just don't have that tailgate o your truck BS'n with friends feel. Anyone with an archive copy knew me as DT.
this has to be one of the best home built power hammers I have seen so far, I would love to build one for myself, I am just not sure if or how I could get some of the parts like the flywheel pulley on the back, I have never seen anything like that so I don't have the slightest idea where to get that part from, I am very impressed and this video shows what someone is capable of with just a lil bit of imagination and the knowledge to accomplish the task at hand
man I'd been sweating how to afford a power hammer, now I'm building my own
Fix on the floor and it's perfect!! Good job!
I really liked the clear narration along with showing the various mechanisms with their action. On of the best videos of its type I've seen to date. You have a good voice for the narration too. Nice and clear. Out of interest, what size was the Chev? 250, 292? I know what I can use mine for once it gets past it. Great video.
Worth way more than $100 in time invested and in usefulness!
That should win some kind of prize....
Great American Ingenuity.
I must say, that's awfully danged clever adapting the engine for the reciprocal motion!
pneumatic00 certainly never would have thought of it myself!
Fantastic job guys...very well done.
I wish I had access to a workshop like that.
Greetings from Brisbane, Australia.
Rob.
So simple as abc but quite genius! Greetings from France!
Looks like best power hammer design
You have the best welds out of every other UA-camr that doesn't make welding videos
Wow... Good job, and thanks for sharing this with us..
I tell the young guys that I work with, the only thing holding you back is your imagination and your ambition.
Nothing is holding you back, great job.
When that block is hanging out with the other blocks, hey guys I'm banging tonight how about you.
Be blessed and enjoy life.
Unbelievable. You guys are good
Absolutely BRILLIANT!!!
Ingenius idea, just need an old straight six block and crank!
excellent, you guys are geniuses, enjoyed your video very much!!!!
Great video, thanks for sharing. How is it holding up? Have there been any modifications to it?
tim murray sadly grant sarver passed away years ago. I believe jack passed last year as well.
@@westcoastblacksmith I'm sorry to hear that, thanks for the response.
That is really good do u have to use an engine block or could u use something else
very clever,what size motor do u think is best for this type of application.i have always wanted to build a hammer and this vid explains it the best.thanks alot for taking the time to share your knowledge and creativity with us.keep up the good work and looking forward to more of your vids.
amazing. I have a small block 350 in bad shape it will never c the road again. it will c the shop for the rest of its life. thx
Wow you guys made a hell of a machine
Excellent! I wonder how the cast block will hols up over time? I might have supported it to the base.
I love steampunk mechanics. Job well done.
My father was a Machinist for 44yrs he would have loved to see this!!!! Guys I am impressed!!! Can u make one for me???
Excelente trabajo. Lo felicito por su ingenio. Un gran saludo desde Argentina.
Wow, super cool creation!
Nice power Hammer guys good job
This shows what people can do with "junk". I was just thinking how can I build a power hammer, I dont have a inline 6 cylinder to use, I wonder about a old briggs.
tubefed420 should work, in fact I'll be turning my lawnmower on its side and doing this... great idea
It has a good beat but it's hard to dance to. ;-)
Not if you only have one leg!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
a good use for a inline six! that's so cool! shame the engine isn't powering it !!!
Awesome use of a chevy! I'm going to build it.
Master of Mech Engineering...Great Design
cool, it amazes me how people used to do this by hand.
El yunque del futuro !!! Esta bien crazy amigo !!! Se parece a mi papa , solo le falta la barba ! Good Idea !!
Clever Gents! Well Done....Love it!
Best build ever.
There's so many things I could do if only I had all the tools I needed, it's hard to get all this stuff, even for used prices.
Baron Ockslite I sympathize with you there chief. Money is the great bottleneck of our time.
Baron Ockslite and where I'm from scrap merchants don't sell to the public, they melt it down and sell it new...
Good idea but seems to me like the crank, piston and cylinder were designed with constant lubrication in mind. It seems like a grease zurk on the crank would work for lubrication but how is the cylinder and piston getting lubrication? Won't this lead to excessive wear/slop and/or freeze up in a short period of time?
I'd like to know how much you would charge to build and ship another one of these.
What a good job
Good project, buddy
Congratulations
Greetings from Colombia
Put the piston back in 1# hole and rig up a spark plug pump and get a little free air , just a thought , nice build . How has it held up.?
Tank Soldier wouldn’t work!
Very cool video, thank you for sharing.
Straight up genius level
Awesome job guys.......well done.
Best use of a chevy engine yet!!
very nice! and I just happen to have some sections of rail for hammers....
Nice job, I'm guessing why your not using a four cylinder block is because of mass?
I saw a video of a DIY hammer that was vertical (space saver). ;-)
Jacks smiling face lol- great contraption btw- thanks for sharing.
Just wondering how much trouble they have had with it and if it is still together. I would like to have my Vocational Agriculture kids build one for our shop if it is not too dangerous.
you guys are legends, well done
hello my congratulations for the machine that you invented'm Brazilian and I also like to do different things
What was the big hammer in the background of the last clip?
Old post I know , but its down right tennis in design. Compact compared to many stronger then most . With a junk yard around it sure would be worth copying.
Genius not tennis
very well thought out!!
That thing deserves some IEEE awards!
Great video!! Awesome hammer!
Very cool, I wonder how well it's performed over the last twelve years?
Nice job thanks for sharing.
Nice hammer Bro! I want to build one like this, I am now suffering from forge mania!
realmente sorprendente el desarrollo de ingeniería aplicada, muy bien hecho, felicidades y gracias por compartir su diseño
Dude.....what a great hammer !
That is a brilliant design not at all complicated , I think the hardest part would be getting the parts what type of electric motor is that .....
This is F-- king brilliant. Where can I find the plans to this awesome work saver.
You have the video ? If you can't figure it out from this then a plan is useless to you.
Brilliant engineering.
Is this thing still in use?If so,how is it behaving?I really like the idea but after this much time is it still a success?
Looking good !
I have an old straight six block available and really like this idea...after so much time would you still recommend this idea?
Really its very good and great art of work. God bless you.
what kills me is why there would be even one dislike on this. great job guys
pretty ingenious....could u use a straight 4 block though?
beautiful hammer, smart construction.
That is Awesome! thanks for sharing.
Nice work ! would the main bearings last without oil though ?
You're a genius.
How do you keep the piston/cylinder lubed? You'd think after awhile you'd woller out the cylinder bore.
+Tim Fox It is running a lot slower than when it was an engine, and if the bore does wear, so what? It isn't like emissions or oil consumption matters. More than 1" of bore wear might start to interfere with the operation, but that will take a while.
Ingenious.Did you leave the rings on the piston?
Brillant!! Just amazing what you can make from old parts that had nothing to do with what they became. What is the force of the blow for this hammer? Boys make sure to use hearing protection, ;>) .
Great idea guys, looks like it'd last a lifetime, I wonder if it's still being used today???????????????
that's friggin' brilliant! I think I'll have to build one of these when I get my shop up and running
Is it possible with so much upper impact for the cast iron engine block to fracture
Nice machine.