This is my favorite design of the great DaVinci hammer. The hit rate is perfect and I'm going to look in different ways of increasing the strike weight. Springs would do it and I might go with a heavier head. Extremely well done. Thank you Sir.
Thanks for showing it operating, it is so disappointing to go through a whole video of someone showing their hammer but never seeing it perform. I think this worked out well, when you quoted how many strokes I thought that sounded way fast but seeing it work changed your mind. Thanks for sharing and I wish you much happy hammering
Gracias por compartirlo! Es uno de los mejores modelos de martillo mecánico que encontré. El modelo es bastante compacto y simple, y los detalles están explicados magistralmente. Saludos!
I've been 'shopping' around youtube for which plan I'm going to use and the one on display here has my skin tingling to start building it... I like how you created the cam with wood and steel. I've got some 4140 2" round stock here that I'll use for the hammer; I think the circumference is less than your hammer but I've got about a meter of it so I can cut whatever length I need to get the desired weight. Many thanks for posting this; you just decided what my next build project is to become :)
About 25 years ago i had a full time smithy on my home property. I had a Little Giant 100 lb. hammer that i bolted to a concrete pad that i poured. I wanted to make sure it would not crack, nor let the hammer pound itself into the ground so i made that footing 3x5 feet x 4 foot thick with a re-bar cage reinforcement. That hammer was still loud.
The way is put together it's just really neat. I like the Nautilus of the cam the neat little reinforcement things that he put around in different places to make it last. and I really like the way that the rail section is bolted on with spikes and it's just a neat design.
It's cool to see the way people build things like this. I'm looking to build one myself but if I'm going to spend 500 dollars in parts I'd just buy one online. I'm not criticizing you by any means I think you did an awesome job
"I have neighbors who life quite close to me, so I build a POWERHAMMER! But I used wood so they didn't find out until it's to late." Just kidding, nice video.
Watching this again. Still awesome. The easy way to test the spring is to get a "pull scale", hook it up to the spring, & pull till you can't anymore the read the poundage. That's how much it is
@@hdrjunkie scroll all the way to the end and refresh the video. Sometimes the yellow spots are there but don't play. Also, ublock origin; spell check got mw
Overall the design is beautiful and fully functional (oddly in craft work form usually follows function). Well done. Thinking about that spring set up, wondering if a system of springs (ie add one when working larger/thicker material, remove one when working finer/smaller materials) may be a thought for you?
Thank you Randal! Different spring sizes would work well with various stock sizes. I'm hoping to make improvements in the future, (variable speed control, quick change of springs and or head change out.)
Can you share any more information on the spring you ended up using? I am building a similar hammer to (hopefully) dish sheet metal, and I am going to need more force then just the drop of the hammer. Thanks for the video btw.
Hello Ray, excellent job , thank you!! I am wondering how was designed the DaVinci cam?? Could you please provide a link or couple words about it in description? Thanks a lot again! Like # 1501! 👍
Hey Hey Ray - I love your hammer - I like how you wrapped the wood cam with steel - very smart. I've added you to my Blacksmith Power Hammer Playlist of Fame providing you full bragging rights :-)) Wish you happy hammering; Booyah!
Hey be careful a lot of the plastic/ fiberglass handles are not as strong as they appear. Ive found some to be mere pegs inside the steel with some rubber or resin holding it in place...very deceiving. Might want to go to a steel handle. Just a thought. But i like the set up...simple yet works...great job
Very nicely done bud but you could have done it out of metal for that price from the scrap yard lol still love what you got iv been thinking about building me one like this with multiple size hammers weights
Thank you for sharing......... This set up, when tuned to what you are looking for (60# to 80# strike)....... is capable of doing what a $20,000.00 to $30,000.00 multiple ton press can do. Just looking at it....... with a little scavenging, and a little planning, That sucker is going to be an addition to my tinkering shop. 😎
I think that's pretty sharp. The only negative I see is the height. Looks likes an uncomfortable stoop over time. But all in all that's a great machine. I'm sure you could experiment with heavier springs or hammers.
This is my favorite design of the great DaVinci hammer. The hit rate is perfect and I'm going to look in different ways of increasing the strike weight. Springs would do it and I might go with a heavier head.
Extremely well done. Thank you Sir.
I like the design. Simple & effective.
Thanks for showing it operating, it is so disappointing to go through a whole video of someone showing their hammer but never seeing it perform. I think this worked out well, when you quoted how many strokes I thought that sounded way fast but seeing it work changed your mind.
Thanks for sharing and I wish you much happy hammering
This is the Best Power Hammer Video I've Seen on TH-cam! It's Simple Enough Most People Could Build it. It Also Looks to be Very Effective! Thanks
Awesome job. This is what TH-cam should be.
What? You dont like the dancing and singing?
I agree. This is a quality video.
strap a section of 1.5" rod to the face of your hammer and you can get a more aggressive hit as well for drawing out! GREAT JOB!
Nicely done! The turnbuckle tension adjust was a great idea. Great job, loved it!
Gracias por compartirlo! Es uno de los mejores modelos de martillo mecánico que encontré. El modelo es bastante compacto y simple, y los detalles están explicados magistralmente. Saludos!
Nice job Ray. I especially like the adjustable clutch and the cheap and effective concrete base. :)
Great video Ray and very nice setup. Looking forward to more videos from you. Cheers
I've been 'shopping' around youtube for which plan I'm going to use and the one on display here has my skin tingling to start building it... I like how you created the cam with wood and steel. I've got some 4140 2" round stock here that I'll use for the hammer; I think the circumference is less than your hammer but I've got about a meter of it so I can cut whatever length I need to get the desired weight. Many thanks for posting this; you just decided what my next build project is to become :)
I have been looking at vids for a power hammer to date this is the best design well done great work
Wow. Works so much better than I expected.
Very cool hammer!! I’m gonna scrounge up some parts and get started on mine.
This is brilliant. I love the simple ingenuity! :)
Nice job. That is an ingenious piece of work... Thank you for sharing.....
About 25 years ago i had a full time smithy on my home property. I had a Little Giant 100 lb. hammer that i bolted to a concrete pad that i poured. I wanted to make sure it would not crack, nor let the hammer pound itself into the ground so i made that footing 3x5 feet x 4 foot thick with a re-bar cage reinforcement. That hammer was still loud.
Honestly, that's fantastic.
Nice video heck of a layout!!! Well done sir!!
Awesome ingenuity mate well done 👍
Very nice work!! Alot of good ideas used
Love this thing!!! This most definitely will be helpful. Thank you.
The way is put together it's just really neat.
I like the Nautilus of the cam the neat little reinforcement things that he put around in different places to make it last.
and I really like the way that the rail section is bolted on with spikes and it's just a neat design.
Thank you.
You have a brilliant mind.
Greats! Good design. I share the comment "simple & effective". Thanks for sharing
Nice work sir.
I made one a couple years ago using the frame from a hospital bed.
Very nice. I may build 2 separate types. One being the hammer you built. Really nice!
Awesome video and idea.
Bravo Doctore !!!!! Svaka čast !!!!
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Wow I'm impressed. When I first saw it I had my doubts but it looks great
All the best ,a realy good explanation for us !Greeting from Austria!
Way to go great build I built my power hammer as well definitely a fun project.... keep up the good work!!
That's just genuine. Great job.
Very impressive, well done!
That's bloody brilliant! :)
Great job on building this Great Machine!!!
Thank you.
This is really cool! Glad i found this video.
Отличная идея. Просто и эффективно. Like
Pretty cool.. nice job.. works really well
Saludos Amigo..
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Ray you may try a old truck hood spring for more power on the down for the hammer, Helluva job Sir I really like your design thanks
Thanks Tracey. Check out my power hammer update video where I added a larger spring. th-cam.com/video/O46cTYgOWKA/w-d-xo.html
I love it, what a great idea!
It's cool to see the way people build things like this. I'm looking to build one myself but if I'm going to spend 500 dollars in parts I'd just buy one online. I'm not criticizing you by any means I think you did an awesome job
Brilliant! So refreshing.
"I have neighbors who life quite close to me, so I build a POWERHAMMER!
But I used wood so they didn't find out until it's to late."
Just kidding, nice video.
It's cool! Good job.
A really good and informative video. I like it alot.
GENIUS
Thank you teacher.
Very nicely done I might have to make me one
Awesome! I need to build one.
Watching this again. Still awesome. The easy way to test the spring is to get a "pull scale", hook it up to the spring, & pull till you can't anymore the read the poundage. That's how much it is
It’s videos like this that keep me coming back to you tube, even with their crazy amount of ads on every video nowadays! Lol
(ublock origin, or skip to end and restart video on mobile)
@@Rocksaplenty ??? “Unlock Origin” ?? Don’t know what that means... but I tried the other thing and it does not work. I still get all the ads.
@@hdrjunkie scroll all the way to the end and refresh the video. Sometimes the yellow spots are there but don't play. Also, ublock origin; spell check got mw
@@Rocksaplenty ok I’ll try it again thanks!!!
You can also copy the link to the video and paste it into VLC player, which will then allow you to watch the video without any ads at all.
Man that is awesome thanks for sharing ✌️
This is pretty amazing
Great work !
Very nice setup.
Thank you.
this is awesome great job
Overall the design is beautiful and fully functional (oddly in craft work form usually follows function). Well done. Thinking about that spring set up, wondering if a system of springs (ie add one when working larger/thicker material, remove one when working finer/smaller materials) may be a thought for you?
Thank you Randal! Different spring sizes would work well with various stock sizes. I'm hoping to make improvements in the future, (variable speed control, quick change of springs and or head change out.)
That is really cool.
Nice invention sir thanks for sharing.
I saw in a previous heleve hammer video where the guy had put a spring towards the end of the handle aswell, nice hammer
Also what is your rpm
Brilliant...great job.
Nice job
Good video in joyed watching.
The belt tensioner is very elegant.
Are there any detailed plans and specs on this build It looks very nice Thanks for any help
Man..that's awesome
Looks good for altering leaf springs. Maybe turn the base 90 degrees?
Very nice!
Brilliant man.
Can you share any more information on the spring you ended up using? I am building a similar hammer to (hopefully) dish sheet metal, and I am going to need more force then just the drop of the hammer. Thanks for the video btw.
The project looked very sloppy to me at the beginning, but when that started to hammer, man, I was totally impressed I have to say. Nice work!!
Pretty does not make anything work better. It's the Engineering, not the pretty that makes it what it does.
Lawnmower clutch wheel for the hammer engage? Looks like the one I have under my 1989 lawn tractor :)
Hello Ray, excellent job , thank you!! I am wondering how was designed the DaVinci cam?? Could you please provide a link or couple words about it in description? Thanks a lot again! Like # 1501! 👍
Well done Sir.
Hi, I love the design and would like to build one myself. Have you got any plans, drawings for this one to download, free or for a fee?
nice idea sir
Love this!
Very cool!
Great simple design
I would love to see your evaluation after a few projects have been pounded out. Maybe put a jam nut on your cam.
Great, i will do the same, thank you so much, best wishes !
Great Great job amazing
Really nice👌.
Hey Hey Ray - I love your hammer - I like how you wrapped the wood cam with steel - very smart. I've added you to my Blacksmith Power Hammer Playlist of Fame providing you full bragging rights :-)) Wish you happy hammering; Booyah!
Thanks Rick. Hoping to make some improvements soon. Happy hammering!
Rick Rabjohn I
nice job
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! I have been looking for something like this for A LONG TIME!!!!! Do you have plan? THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
I to would like the blueprints to this machine
Very cool.
This is amazing! Is there any possible way i can get some kind of schematic to build one myself
Just an Idea, what about welding one side of the weight portion if an adjustable dumbbell to the top of the hammer and then add weight as needed.
Very gud job
Hey be careful a lot of the plastic/ fiberglass handles are not as strong as they appear. Ive found some to be mere pegs inside the steel with some rubber or resin holding it in place...very deceiving. Might want to go to a steel handle. Just a thought. But i like the set up...simple yet works...great job
Even a wood handle would "let you know" that it's failing. These fiberglass ones just explode.
Awesome :)
That's pretty cool......now last but least.... please make some belt guards
Awesome 👏
Woooow hermoso gracias por compartir!!!
Very Good!.
Very nicely done bud but you could have done it out of metal for that price from the scrap yard lol still love what you got iv been thinking about building me one like this with multiple size hammers weights
Very nice. Would a twenty pound sledge be better?
Thank you for sharing.........
This set up, when tuned to what you are looking for (60# to 80# strike)....... is capable of doing what a $20,000.00 to $30,000.00 multiple ton press can do.
Just looking at it....... with a little scavenging, and a little planning,
That sucker is going to be an addition to my tinkering shop.
😎
It is definitely a great tool at an affordable price, but it doesn't appear to offer the same precision and verity of function as a hydraulic press.
I think that's pretty sharp. The only negative I see is the height. Looks likes an uncomfortable stoop over time. But all in all that's a great machine. I'm sure you could experiment with heavier springs or hammers.