DIY power hammer

wilber85

Senior Member
Just wondering if anyone here has tried their hand at building a power hammer like the tire hammer or junkyard hammer? I am in need of a good power hammer but cant afford the $10k needed to get a good one. Dont have a big enough compressor to run an air hammer so thats out.

If you have ever built a DIY hammer what design did you use and how did you like it?
 

Anvil Head

Senior Member
$10K seems high, even for a brand new hammer. I'd check with ABANA, Alex Bealer Blacksmiths, or the Ocmulgee Blacksmith Group for availability and pricing on a good used one.
My buddy in Athens sold his tire hammer a few years back for around $1700.
I use a hyd. press for the bigger stuff and pw work. Never felt the need for a big hammer. Going price for a good used press is usually $3k or less.
 
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