Norm Tucker's power hammer

[arborbloke]

Went to see Norms power hammer the other week.and let me tell you this is no junk yard hammer ,it is a piece of working art his attention to detail is very impressive as was the action ,power and control of this machine..It is a well thought out design,Norm shares my credo of "if in doubt go stoout" this beast will out last your grandkids ..Norm you,ve got to finish those plans & let the people out there start building these hammer. Thoroughly enjoyed my vist ,thanks again for your time.

[arborbloke]

.Let me tell you this is no junk yard hammer ,it is a piece of working art his attention to detail is very impressive as was the action ,power and control of this machine.It can hit hard or soft depending on your foot control.It is a well thought out design,Norm shares my credo of "if in doubt go stout" this beast will out last your grandkids ..Norm you,ve got to finish those plans & let the people out there start building these hammer. Thoroughly enjoyed my vist ,thanks again for your time.

[catfish4975]

What kind of horsepower is the drive motor? Did I understand correctly that it has 90 pounds of striking force?

[TheBostonForge]

@catfish4975 The motor is a 2HP 220volt. The weight of the hammer bar is actually closer to 100lbs with the die and top bracket. The striking force is conciderably more with the mechanical throw. Suffice to say, it hits hard.

[shonuffisthemaster]

nice hammer, inspiring!

[GunnySGT1911]

When you have the plans finished, I would be greatly interested in obtaining a copy.

[Antiks72]

To all wall street fucks: This is a real job, and this is REAL work.

[TheBostonForge]

Thank you Susino, it still works perfectly after 3 years. Soon I'll do another video as a part 2 for those curious, to show how it's holding up.

[Susino90]

A very good job

[dzucherato]

Great!

Do you have the plans to share?

[TheBostonForge]

@dzucherato The plans are in the works. Way overdue after 2 years of working on them. My intent is to make them very understandable. There will be serious detail with graphics and description. I've been pecking at it between projects. Many people have inquired about this machine so I need to offer something that is doable for even the novice. I'm close, with just the assembly instructions left to do. The plans will save months of R&D time for the builder. Thanks for inpiring me to get it done.

[StutleyConstable]

This is a real nice piece of work. It doesn't look like it's made from scrap at all. Obviously you took the task seriously and put major effort into it.

Most of the work I do is very small. I make candleholders and wine racks with a table or chandelier now and then. I need to make a small one like this to give my arm a rest. Thanks for posting the video.

[flyingscrapyard]

It looks very nicely finished. I see you want it to look good as well as perform. It is how I like making things. Unfortunately, this pushes the build time out significantly. Congratulations on a nice hammer and for sharing your story.

[shortfusedleathernk]

PRETTY COOL

[huckleberry803]

could you possibly draw out plans for this thing or at least go into detail of the mechanics on how to make one myself? i have tried to visualize one for a while but i cant seem to comprehend the mechanical side of it. thanks.

[firelord3377]

o yeah! a realy beauty! respect for this "hammering monster" from germany!

how much did u spent for repairing, replacing or something for keep this "monster" runing?

[gosteve1]

@firelord3377

I haven't had any issues with the machine that needed repairing. It's built bullet proof. I have only replaced the final drive belt once in two years. To all who are curious about this machine (and there have been many), I'm in the process of compiling a detailed set of plans for sale which should be completed by the end of this year. I welcome questions about "Frankenhammer" but I can't get too wordy, simply because of the time it takes to explain. The plans will tell all.

[watersideforge]

Hi Norm, John Perks here blacksmith in Bristol Harbour UK, the best home build I've seen yet !! do you have any plans on how you attached the truck springs or even plans on how you built the beast!! most of it I can see from the video but I'd love to build myself one !!! If you can help that would be great.

[Mudwiggler]

That one very nice Power hammer,well built. Exactly what horsepower would your motor be,Thankyou.

[gosteve1]

@Mudwiggler

The motor is a 2HP, 220volt single phase, 1740 RPM.

[Dragonstud]

thats an awesome build

[grandtitles]

Thank you for uploading. Seems to work very well. I am going to build a power hammer and you have given me ideas!

Have a blessed day in Jesus' name

[Hammbone2]

Nice build.

[jhethesnake]

Beautiful. I am in the process of building up a hammer. I hope that my $70 investment of money and 70 hours worth of time are as well-invested as yours.

[yekitizer]

I've got 6 months and about $1000 into this thing. Seems a lot for a "junk yard hammer" I'll admit, but this dude pounds it out perfectly. I have worked it hard and in the past year, only the tension belt had to be replaced so far.

[icandy6298]

Very nice lookin' "scrap" hammer. I would love to work with that. Will you make me one? :)

[Outerverse94]

Very Cool! I can't wait to see the iron works you design!