I've been looking for a power hammer ever since Doug allowed me to make up a damascus billet going on three summers ago. In the last 24 hours, I've had several offers of a completely re-furbished Little Giant from Sid & Clay Spencer called me with an offer to deliver one of his 50# tire hammers.
My biggest problem has always been the cost of shipping a hammer from the mid west. Seems Clay is coming to Maine to teach a course at The New England College of Metal Works. He'll be going right by my house on his way north from Alabama...even better he'll set it up, demonstrate it, and explain all the the maintenance.
Since the ABS Great Smokey Mt Blade Symposium where I first saw the tire hammer, I have been thinking of building one with my son-in-law. But with a their new baby on the way and his work with the fire dept, I knew that would be a long time coming.
So next Thursday, I'll get my "Baby" then wait til August to get my first Grand Baby :thumbsup: Doc
Picture of Spencer Tire Hammmer from blade symposium:
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Can't wait to start doing This :)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v110/tippit/Knives/MontanaDamascus1.jpg)
Oh yeah thats gonna be sweet Doc.bd
Congrads on the new grand baby on the way!!!! And the Hammer too!!!!!
:thumbsup:
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IN GOD WE TRUST
Doc, Congrats on both the new babies!! Do I smell the makings of a tradgang hammer in? :goldtooth:
Outstanding Doc!! On the grandbaby and the "Baby"!
Nice piece of equipment Doc, you're gonna be pure hell on wheels when you get that thing going. It was great to finally meet you.
Nathan
You'll never come out of that shop now!! Make sure shop calendar has Denton dates blocked out - you'll be needen a cold beer by then. Have fun with the new toy Jeff. Keep them safety glasses on!
Very Cool! :notworthy:
Gonna be some nice pattern welded blades showing up soon!
Larry