Broke it ~ Fixed it ~ Made it better - the Ultimate DIY Power hammer with upgrades and updates

[@joshuadelisle]

Hi Guys, this was filmed before the corona virus got bad and things have change so I stopped making the nail tool upgrade. I am however making plenty more videos. let me know if there is anything of specific interst you would like me to share. cheers J

[@georgegriffiths2235]

Joshua De Lisle any content and design I can’t do much at the moment torn my Rhomboid under the scapula another couple of weeks before I can swing a hammer who would have thought walking the dog could be so dangerous 🥺

[@joshuadelisle]

@@georgegriffiths2235 I'm very sorry to hear that, sound painful, i'll be praying for a quick recovery. All the very best, cheers J

[@tdruce66]

With your adventures in micro-control, would leave to see any kind of mechanical toy or automata.

[@williamwaid8549]

Hey brother i just want you to know i love watching your videos they’re very intriguing, informative, and a blast to watch. Thank you

[@joshuadelisle]

@@williamwaid8549 thank you, I appreciate your support. Cheers J

[@garyhuston]

Don't let anyone give you shit for making your job easier and more profitable. Most of them are hobbyists and don't have to make a living or, so expensive that only millionaires can employ them! I've had them on at me for my shortcuts, making a living is far more important than making sure the steel you use is hand made by a one legged three eyed dwarf in lala land because it's traditional! Love this hammer and when I finally get a big enough shop I'm going to have a go at one! p.s, thanks for the shout out. 👍🏻

[@joshuadelisle]

your a legend Gary! thank you so much and all the very best to you and your family. cheers J

[@MrPDawes]

You and Colin Furze would be a dangerous combo. Love your work Joshua.

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you so much. If he wanted to it would be a pleasure. I think I'm a no body in his eyes. Cheers J

[@waylandforge8704]

I'm humbled by your openness and honesty and more power to your arm. Live your dream.

[@shadrack6467]

Hey Joshua De Lisle, yeah I'd LOVE to see you install the reciprocating motor adaption. That would be a fun project I think. Keep us posted and stay safe during these tough times! Thanks

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you, you too, all the very best, cheers J

[@clarktaplin9495]

I personally feel simpler is better, and the foot control is best

[@nuuskye]

This is exactly the upgrade I would want - as much as I enjoy dancing, a little less tappy tappy makes a big difference in fatigue

[@random_drifter]

@@joshuadelisle did this adaptation come out? I have not seen it.. Regardless, I have been watching your videos for a long time and I finally have the money to build my shop. What size air compressor is sufficient for your pneumatic hammer? And what size welder do you use? I am trying to calculate the size of the breaker panel that I will install in my new shop! I'm doing all the work myself. (as true smiths do) 😁 You're awesome! Thanks in advance and I'm interested in purchasing your power hammer design.

[@random_drifter]

@Joshua De Lisle, these are genuine questions that I was hoping for an answer on BTW......... Real person here, asking about your setup.

[@phredd6070]

Great video. I have been doing hobby blacksmithing for years under the tutelage of my uncle who was a master blacksmith. He passed in 2016. I am now working on my own shop. a power hammer is on the list of builds as well as a hydraulic press. I am also a IT technician and that is how I make my income. Last year a few of the guys in my church introduced me to the Arduino and we built a bunch of fun midway games for our church to put on a fun fest in lieu of Halloween for the neighborhood children. I am now also programing arduinos for various things for my house and the shop build. YOU Sir are a great man to integrate this into your smithing journey. Blacksmithing is a DIY enviroment and arduino is for those that have that mindset. "Need a tool Make a tool" in the words of Chandeler Dickenson.

[@joshuadelisle]

Love it! thank you. sorry I havent replyed sooner. cheers J

[@stankrieger3137]

I love where you are going with all of this. Kids are our future and we should teach our future leaders. I often have 2 or 3 hanging out in my shop that just does not get the school system but loves to work with there hands.

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you Stan. I believe the school system is settling kids with ADHD, Dyslexia, etc up to fail, when what they need is hands on experience and an environment set up for their individual learning style. Not standardized tests and made to sit in classrooms. Hopefully I'll be able to set up something soon to help some on their way. Cheers J

[@stankrieger3137]

@@joshuadelisle, please keep in touch.

[@stankrieger3137]

my hammer came to life yesterday, still need to hook up my linkage for full use but this is going to be a great addition to the shop. and now the kids I teach can forge without using the big hammers. my hammer will be used only in my shop and will never be sold. when they ask I just say it was designed by Lisle.

[@ruatarengsicolneyrengsi8924]

You truly are a genius!!! I really like to see your creation and hear your exposition. Wishing you all success in what you do and trying to do.

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you so much for your support. Lots more forging coming shortly. Cheers J

[@dylandiguistini9625]

Just found your channel, ive watched all the vids with the powerhammer, i like your design and that your are continuously updating and tweaking the design. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

[@TechieTard]

I could swear I'm listening to myself talk! Keep on trucking brother!

[@AFGaskillJr]

If it had been perfect,, it would not been manmade,, what is perfect is your ability to accept it and move forward ,, cant wait to see the nail making.

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you.im postponing the nail tool as I've completed the order and I don't think I to make anymore for a while. Lots more other stuff coming soon. Cheers J

[@kensmapleleafretirement]

I like to comment when I watch a video, it helps people feel appreciated. I know when I make a video, which I am not that good at, I appreciate a comment from views. I run everyone that I am subscribed to's videos from start to finish so they get the full benefit of my view. Having said that, I don't really pay that much attention to a video if the subject is not interesting to me. I am interested in powerhammers. I have a 33 pound air hammer, but I think it is a piece of crap and I long for something tougher and more reliable. It seems every time I use it, I have to fix it. SO, I am studying ideas like yours to see what way I want to go. I like what you are doing and I will keep watching how it going thank you for putting this out for people to learn and see the options....

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you ken, I would love to know what the common faults are with your one, make sure I don't make the same design mistakes. all the very best. cheers J

[@kensmapleleafretirement]

@@joshuadelisle I will do a video on my experiences with this power hammer one day. Cheers....

[@HereticalBuilder]

I love your channel because you're a free thinker and build what makes sense to you. Your artistic expression encompasses not only the end product, but also how it is fabricated. To me your hammer design is a work of art. I'm currently experimenting with a reciprocating assembly using an adjustable timer and a double solenoid valve. I'll use the manual valve for flow control. It's all great fun. looking forward to seeing your nail production setup. Keep up the great work!

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you so much. I would love to see your set up on the valve system. Do share on tg FB group in tg description. All the very best. Cheers J

[@cameronnerdin4910]

I LOVE HEARING YOUR KIDS! IT IS ALL GOOD!

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you. Cheers J

[@tedgibson656]

I always look forward to your videos. Thanks for the update! I would love to see more on the reciprocating actuator. I bought the plans a few months ago and am still gathering all of the parts for the build. Staying tuned.

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you Ted, all the very best, cheers J

[@trevorjarvis3021]

Hi Joshua - whatever video you put out is always so interesting and very watchable. Just keep on doing what you are doing, learning all the time!

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you Trevor, all the very best. cheers J

[@repalmore]

8:35 The most glorious sound in the world. Healthy children playing.

[@chux72vette]

Joshua, I think what you are doing and planning for the future are great ideas. Also on a side note with the "Old Tech" vs "New Tech", hence Arduino and automation, is not really REinventing the wheel but more so perfecting an ideal not only on a budget but for those of us that live in reality and as you stated, "Hand to mouth", that can be creative and use our own creativity to make the things we want and can use to not only better ourselves but also possibly make a better living. Also, thank you for your videos and taking the time out of your very busy family life to keep us, the viewers, up to date! Bravo~

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you Chuck. very well said. cheers J

[@coryrudd9509]

Josh, yes that is the idea that I was imagining when I mentioned a speed control on the foot pedal. Please please do a video on your install of that part. That is exactly what I was talking about. With my foot being kind of lame it would make life so much easier. I am still in a rental and trying to move home to Texas and buy a home so I can then build your beautiful machine/power hammer. I think its great that you are blending technology with an old art. It will help bring in the youngsters as well as attract some of us computer geeks.

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you Cory, I certainly will do that for you. Cheers J

[@coryrudd9509]

@@joshuadelisle I hope you succeed at the group for youths I want to do something similar when I finally get a chance to relocate back home to Texas. I want to start a group for those that suffer from Post Traumatic Stress, any and all who suffer. From Veterans to battered women and children, you name it. Good luck

[@jonhowitt4431]

Awesome hammer , and blacksmithing is blacksmithing regardless of the tools you use

[@michaelevans9357]

Hello, Joshua I think KZbin antilithics are totally wrong about you talking! : ) I ran across your power hammer build about 5 hours ago and have been checking your other Videos & Subscribed to your channel because of your intense & Detailed explanation of what your doing in the moment and that has kept me watching for over 5 hrs. now! I'm 60 yrs old & just getting back into forging after about 22 yrs and am loving it again so thank you! I'll continue watching as you now have a new Fan!!!

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you so much Michael. I'll continue to give my insight and talk about the details that you can't see from watching but generally I'll leave it until the later half of the videos and start with a montage of me making first. For some projects I'll walk through it like my welded patterns tutorials, my new workshop build and my DIY CNC plasma table coming soon. I'll also try and do more 'shorts' that expands on little details of the techniques I use. At the moment I'm filming lots but not had much time to edit as the jobs have taken priority. But lots more to come. Cheers J

[@davidmagill566]

Hi Joshua, Excellent and very interesting channel you have. Magic!

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you David. Cheers J

[@The_Devil_Nside]

I'm glad I stuck around

[@joshuadelisle]

I'm glad you did too, cheers J

[@corbyrobinson3640]

I would love to watch any and all modifications to your power hammer.

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you. More coming soon. Cheers J

[@rebelyell1970]

Keep the videos coming. Don't listen to the trolls, we love what you're doing. It shows how much you care about blacksmithing, and sharing your knowledge so unselfishly.

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you. cheers J

[@stevecaptin007]

Great video again, great ambition, good luck Josh

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you, cheers J

[@noahvang888]

I am just so inspired by what you in your videos, I learn so much, I find new ways to think about things. granted that's all I can do is "think" about things since hardships have caused the loss of my equipment. I'm really hoping you can do videos on learning to code, and the various other engineering things you do, I've been struggling to learn how to code, because i dont have the info o need ad what i look up is hit or miss. I'd really like to see how you do it, because I'm similar to you in ways, and that's what inspired me so much to continue making plans to one day create my work shop. and also about the blacksmithing club. I love it keep the good heart it's very warming to see, someone have that heart.

[@noahvang888]

I would also like to add that I was once a disabled person(metally) and then I picked up a hammer and heard that ring for the first time, and that drew my grandpa to see what I was doing, at the time I was trying to bend a cold 6ft 1/16th inch rod of steel into a ball. and then my grandpa showed me that heating the metal made it easier and since then I learned hardworking and determination to overcome challenges some how set my mind right and since that day I've become a great man. and your videos remind me so much of all the time I got to spend with him, learning, experimenting, and working with what I have. and for these memories I sincerely thank you. it may not seem like much from the other side of the internet but just know it is an actual honor to be able to view the time spent to make these videos that you do.

[@joshuadelisle]

@@noahvang888 Thank you so much for sharing that with me. I can relate in a way, I had depression from failing at school and didn't have any skills of value. I thank God for Blacksmithing and that I didn't need an accademic mind to do it, since then I've learned many things. I fully recomend this guys channel kzbin.info/door/fYfK0tzHZTpNFrc_NDKfTA he is a good man and I am following his arduino lessons step by step. all the very best, cheers J

[@markbatchelor]

Hey Josh. YOu have my total respect. I get the ADHD and other abilities thing as too get pretty bored unless I am at the forges, kilns or anything else that is really hot. Keep up the great engineering and smithing. Remember a 15th century water wheel driven helve hammer is a traditional power hammer too. This just makes it a lot more achievable with the limited space we have. Much less a creek to power the hammer. Keep safe and keep the videos coming

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you so much. All the very best. Cheers J

[@jarlove]

Yes! Make 😊 I have bought all the valves, and are planing to make the hammer om the future 😊

[@joshuadelisle]

Brilliant. Looking forward to hearing how you get on. Cheers J

[@vegoil]

Your channel is a hoot! And thanks for sharing your ideas!

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you so much. Cheers J

[@ericwhitmire4610]

I'm with you on the traditional vs modern blacksmithing. I try to do things more traditionally but if i have the need to nass produce then i do more modern techniques. I appreciate all you do with updating us on the design changes. I cant wait until i get the time and funds to put that power hammer together. Stay safe and thanks again.

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you so much Eric, I appreciate your support. cheers J

[@daveadams4128]

Its great to se you taking things to the next level as far a design & automation, fascinating watching

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you Dave. it is interesting stuff. cheers J

[@chrisdaube5435]

Hi Joshua, Great video of trials and tribulations as those of us who dare inevitably come across. I would say something though for all the younger/newer “ want to be” traditional blacksmiths that you ,I and many of your subbies dreamed of becoming. I understand completely where you are coming from but in terms of having that dream of harking back to a time of hard work,more simple life much less complicated and also many skills humanity has lost due to “advanced technology “ I think it’s still a worthy dream and attainable. But , like you say,you still need to feed the kids😳 Keep the dream alive. Good on ya mate.

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you Chris, I think the key word there is 'adaptable' and not to get stuck on a well treaded path. I agree with simplicity and skills which may soon be needed again, for example i'm making my own charcoal and will forge weld my scrap steel into new billets. but also I'm making a steam power generator so i can power my house on wood which will be welded. All the very best, cheers J

[@chrisdaube5435]

Joshua De Lisle Well said Joshua Those are projects I for one will be waiting for should they reach your channel. Regards

[@kuhlestdad]

Very interesting to hear the process and engineering behind your build. I'm intrigued by the automation fix/ upgrade to the power hammer. I'm thinking of doing some automation modifications to my band saw, so I'm interested to see what you come up with. Good luck!

[@raat9980]

Great Powerhammer would like to build one for myself!

[@nickmiddleton6062]

Thank you for an informative video

[@geoffreykeown2878]

Hi Joshua, loved the video, I had the same problem as you when I built my hammer from your plans, the way I got around it was to encase the hammer with a peace of four inch die pipe, solved all the directional problems, now she hits like Mike Tyson on steroids, lol I going to send you a quick vid of what i did shortly, cheers

[@joshuadelisle]

Fantastic, do post on the new FB group in the description, I would love to see that and so would others. cheers J

[@nikkipackham2234]

Hiya Joshua, that reciprocating gadget looks amazing.. so many possibilities ... I’m building the tyre type of power hammer. I totally agree with you. I’m going to check out you hammer further. Not a fan of pneumatics.

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you Nikki. I love pneumatics, lots of potential for automation . cheers J

[@timbishop97]

Blacksmiths tend to be engineers by nature, to serve the need to design and make special tools and just puzzle through things. My first smithing teacher was actually a Mech E. In the past, art and technology were not regarded as separate things, and I think that is still right. Case in point is arc welding. It's a major advance in time, materials and precision, but still a thing of beauty. BTW, as long as you are welding it in the forge, it's a forge weld! It might be more accurate to call it a weld-forge because it gets done in that order. One can forge out an arc weld and make it all but disappear.

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you Tim. cheers J

[@FASIGMAN]

Perfection.

[@matttholen5700]

I am finishing my power hammer. I have been waiting for this video. I will send pics and let you know how it works. Thank you! Also I would love to see the upgrade with the motor

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you Matt I will do that then. cheers J

[@machineshopatthebottomofth3213]

Thanks Joshua. Would love to see how your reciprocated solution turns out. An easier alternative may be to put some optical switches on your ram and put a solenoid on the 5 2 valve. You then get true reciprocation linked to the actual ram position . Lots if opportunities with microprocessors for not much dough!

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you. I've been thinking the same recently ragarding limit switches. cheers J

[@gussfoundry7600]

Splended vid as always - yes more on robotics please

[@joshuadelisle]

I've got a good one for that video. Using chatgpt is a game changer when needing to programme robotics. I'll see what I can do. Cheers J

[@andrescaneo319]

Jajaja...me a pasado!! Yo pienso hacer uno de esos martillos a partir de un martillo neumático eléctrico como el makita Hm1307, quizás sea más simple el montaje en una estructura que permita una postura firme de la herramienta y usar los puntos intercambiables y modificarlos para que funcionen como golpeador plano ,otros con formas diferentes cincel ,cóncavo, convexo, etc. Pieso que podría funcionar bien ....un abrazo desde Chile...

[@sportflyer]

Yes please for the next video! I learned some useful stuff about pneumatics from you so would love to do the same about arduinos... great video, thank you,

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you, I will. cheers J

[@Tonioostendorp]

Love to see the upgrade!!

[@joshuadelisle]

will do. cheers J

[@pierees8038]

Hey, well said. Modernisation is not a bad thing at all. We all need to make cash at the end of the day. Keep up the great work.

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you so much. Cheers dude. J

[@przemysawprzygodzki3338]

I'm so excited to see this Arduino upgrade, take good care of yourself and your family, cheers!

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you. you too. cheers J

[@moneal25]

Haa, I feel ya on the ADD. I'm almost 60 and mine gets better and better the older I get. I've turned my Hyper focus into a super power...

[@myownspiritlevel]

It’s strange. I watched Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl the other night, and all of a sudden you’re in my youtube feed again. 😂

[@cdisolutionsmarketingllc3016]

I'm a fabrication Specialist and I'm starting my business CDI Solutions and Marketing LLC. I was trained by a Master Blacksmith. I'm very interested in the DIY power hammer, I purchased your blue print. I can't wait to start on it and implement it in modifying my current treadle hammer.

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you so much. More coming soon. Cheers J

[@howardmanuel]

Nice work! Might some lock-tite help keep the threaded attachments tight?

[@Ben-hi1qq]

Absolutely love your videos!, ADHD and Metallurgy Is very relatable to me, keep up the good work 👍

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you Ben. All the very best. Cheers J

[@daveadams4128]

As far as further content, old historic forged gates were the norm outside churches etc, most of these featured a punched diagonal rail with the bars passing through, Ive never seen anyone attempt this, but a guide to the marking out, layout & assembly would be interesting from a historic point of view? Keep up the great content Dave

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you Dave, I've done something similar and i've seen my friends do a few, normally it starts as a slot then filed to the correct olyptical shape. I've seen special puching jigs and simple drilling jigs that do the same also. cheers J

[@sethbracken]

Once the Kung Flu blows over lets see that nail tool, should be pretty cool. Thanks for sharing your expertise with us and keeping us entertained.

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you Seth. Got some good survival builds coming up. Cheers J

[@tdruce66]

When I did my Blacksmith training, week one we had to make leaves, identical in size and form. We all struggled. The same instructor at the end of the course told us that when he has a large commission he has 1000 leaves laser cut and then textures them by hand. He is a great blacksmith, but not a historical one. He had the same approach to the productivity of the work that you do and I think it is the only rational approach to being a modern blacksmith rather than a historical re-enactor.

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you Toby, sounds like a wise man. cheers J

[@clarktaplin9495]

I have a great source for machine forged leaves, then I put in my forge and tweak them

[@julesguerin7706]

just a good thinking about traditional forge and the product process ADHD is a super power ;-) im a a blacksmith but i would like to learn by myself ( but i think u find the way for be efficient and allready have ur toutch ) i hope meet u one day sensei (i say this after have seen all ur vid )

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you so much. I appreciate your support. Cheers J

[@ashleyrobinson1639]

Love the vids keep doing what your doing dude 👍

[@dirtfarmer7472]

That which we persist in doing becomes easier, not because the nature of the task changes, but our ability to preform it increases

[@ronb1071]

I have to remind you again, put metal stops in place before your air cylinder fails. You should not allow the cylinder to extend and contract all the way or the ends of the cylinder will fail quickly. Keep up your good work.

[@joshuadelisle]

Watch the latest video of the power hammer. There is no need. Cheers J

[@chrislaing123]

Being a father, the noise of the kids is just fine. And in many ways would rather hear them

[@joshuadelisle]

Cheers J

[@bluegrasscannon]

Thank you....i have started to colect the parts needed for the build...and getting ready to purchase the steel..i have a question that may have been addressed in the comments that i missed ... Sorry if it has alredy been posted ...what is the potential yeild output per stroke

[@joshuadelisle]

On a basic calculation of mass X acceleration. With a 68lb head it roughly delivers 1500lb of impact force on a 1" area

[@bluegrasscannon]

Thank you.. that is wonderful......was just curious...a friend of mine has a shop ...he makes Damascus billets...he as has a 200lb and a 500lb...industrial hammerand a 5o ton press....he was askin abou the yeild....i had no idea...... Didnt realy know how to figure it.... I am so pleased that you shared all the upgrades and insight........i have everything mechanical here or on order...just finished my forge knda over did it. For small stuff but i will get to the larger (for me stuff) and probably need the size....when iget the hammer done....right now i use a 2lb and 3lb....and occationly a short handel 8lb....i am so excited about getin the steel for this project i love building machines and anything else....thank you again ... Ill post more as it progresses

[@leewaite789]

Enjoyed the video as always Joshua. One day I’ll get around to building a hammer. lol maybe by then your have it perfected 😎 Keep up the great work Sir 👍

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you Lee, thats the good thing about this design is you can change it so many ways to suit every need. cheers J

[@ffcrick9144]

Please do the installation of the lunar motor

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you, I'll do that. Cheers J

[@BulatsSchmiede]

Hi Joshua!I love the construction from the power hammer !Nice work man !Great job!😎👍Greeting #bulatsschmiede from germany.

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you, cheers J

[@joakimfrostblacksmithing7127]

Just saw that a company in Texas producing this very hammer after your design.

[@Petes-Page]

Hiya Joshua great film as always, I'd like to see you design and build a belt grinder .... preferably with a surface grinding attachment...

[@joshuadelisle]

Not a bad idea, do you think many people would go for that? I suppose if you can make a knife you could assemble a belt grinder. cheers J

[@Petes-Page]

yes if you could somehow simplify the design so it could be made in the average garage/shed workshop then I think it would be a very popular film as well as a good selling design!....... just a little something for you to ponder during the lockdown.

[@donaldjefferies8851]

Hi good little update, I have made a few other modifications to my version of your hammer, get that FB page set up! Also very interested in the reciprocation video. Forge on!

[@joshuadelisle]

Cheers Donald, link is in the description do come join I would love to see it. cheers J

[@robertmainville7603]

do you have one set of plans that include the hammer and all upgrades or do I have to buy multiple sets?

[@joshuadelisle]

I've seperated it for simplicity for me. sorry

[@alangunn7254]

Is the first music an acoustic version of "Come on feel the noise" by Slade?

[@joshuadelisle]

Ha ha. I don't think so. It's just free of the KZbin library. Cheers J

[@meins1043]

Hello Joshua, never do that with stainless bolts, you will wreck them every time. Stainless seizes very quickly without anti seize lube. Next time you can use a black or zink nut with the stainless screw,that works without trouble. I learned it the hard way too. Greetings from Germany.

[@joshuadelisle]

Yep... Now I know... Cheers J

[@rickeyhall6115]

i really like your thoughts on the club cool as hell

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you Rickey. cheers J

[@TheRealMozes]

Don't you need to be able to set the Pilar's closer to the shaft bit when the wheels wear down (and get smaller). Or when you use different wheels that are a slight different size.

[@matttaimuty5397]

Please show us the installation of the electric reciprocating device.

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you Matt I will. cheers J

[@Mobisonline]

what size air compressor do you have running this beauty, id like to build one

[@joshuadelisle]

150ltr 15cfm 3hp single phase cheers J

[@johnwhauserman]

I would like to see any and all add on info you have, thanks.

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you John, I'll keep posting my findings. cheers J

[@konstantinavilov1192]

Joshua, 1) 5:05 - it seems like you are tapping with some extremely thin lubricant (WD-40?). I've recently consulted the Soviet/Russian industrial standards that call for using oleic acid as the lubricant in slow-speed cutting operations. I've tested it in practice - and it works like a charm! Even the crappiest chinesium taps cut stainless easily! And the oleic acid is dirt cheap (~4$/litre at a chemical store here in Moscow). 2) 5:40 - welding zinked nuts and bolts is not healthy (think of "mad blacksmith" or "mad welder" - analogous to "mad hatter" with mercury poisoning). There are non-zinked "for-welding" nuts and bolts. And you can remove the zink coating chemically or by grinding.

[@joshuadelisle]

Yes that is much better, I just don't have any.... yes I always keep it weld ventelated and wear a P3 respirator when messing with galve. cheers J

[@brendonhauschild5248]

I have a tech question for you or someone can answer .What gives a power hammer its rated power, is it by the weights mass or the weights velocity of that mass ? Cheers nz

[@gregmaggert8561]

You should check out a simple Cartesian style 3d printer and how the centric tension rollers work!

[@joshuadelisle]

Sounds interesting I'll do that. Cheers J

[@gregmaggert8561]

@@joshuadelisle If I purchase your plans, would I receive the most recent and up to date model with all add on/fixes? Or do you require each addition to be sold separately.

[@joshuadelisle]

@@gregmaggert8561 hi. The main build hasn't changed it's just got add on upgrades. The description of the upgrade should detail what you get if you choose to buy both. Cheers J

[@rh5971]

ADHD is my super power! I also am a blacksmith, cartographer, geologist, Pastor and some other stuff. It helps that I have been to university and I am nearly 50 so I have had time to learn. Also, I only sleep about four hours a night, so I have time to continue my studies.

[@michaelfoster7065]

Great video. Thanks for the update. I bought your plans a while back. I have the pneumatic motor. Corona virus has taken my funds for the build so will have to wait😔. Question when I try to print your plans it comes out all black. Was that a safeguard on your part or printing error on mine. Keep us posted with updates and keep up the great work

[@joshuadelisle]

I'm sorry to hear that. might be a printing error or set to grey scale. if you can't fix it let me know via Etsy and I'll try and sort it for you. cheers J

[@MAVIST0]

out of your works: with beard you looks like better - greetings from germany

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you but my wife wont kiss me with one...

[@MAVIST0]

@@joshuadelisle I would accept it....

[@ianlowe4666]

Sounds like your master plan is pretty similar to what I'm doing with the U.C.F. Joshua. You might consider going for the C.I.C. option (as we did) as that allows you to go for awards and grants in the same way as charities do. A lot of funders won't even consider entertaining a private business for an award or grant. The other issue is the amount of leg work and time from putting together a proposal and having it accepted, to then receiving the financing, often it's the better part of a year to go through the process. We have used private courses in the forge to subsidise our overheads on some of the work we do with special needs kids but it's not always possible. If you can develop a product that generates sufficient profit for you to do so then I'd say crack on and the best of British to you. I have no doubt at all of the tremendous benefit our craft can bring to children and youngsters with different abilities, I've seen it first hand. BTW I'd also like to see what you're going to do with the little gizmo, will it be able to control stroke length as well as speed?

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you so much I will look into that. the arduino will do some amazing things and stroke length is one of those so yes i'll do more on that. cheers J

[@baldwindigital]

I’m just getting caught up on a few of your vids. I probably missed it - but what do you estimate the power of this little beastie at? Love the compactness. You might detail your take on a build of a 2x72 belt grinder? (if you haven’t already) - it’s another nice piece of kit that is priced way out of my current budget.

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you. Your not the first to ask for a belt grinder. I have that exact size grinder in storage until I get a new industrial workshop. I don't think there is much to them apart from narrow and larger wheel changes and speed control. Definitely will think more on that after my other projects. Cheers J

[@joshuadelisle]

I calculated it to have 1500lb of force on a 1" area. Head weight is 67lb

[@tyrschampion471]

Gday champ , I just picked up one of the Rams for this and was wondering if you could send me the links to buy the pattern/plans . Cheers

[@joshuadelisle]

Links should be in the description for the design. All the very best. Cheers J

[@tyrschampion471]

Cheers mate 👍 just bought it ,looks killer ! Thanks for sharing

[@joshuadelisle]

@@tyrschampion471 thank you so much. All the very best. Hope to upload more on the hammer soon. Cheers J

[@tyrschampion471]

@@joshuadelisle I've ordered a large c&c plasma cutter for my workshop so seeing the cutting plans in there was a real bonus. 👍

[@zaltys17]

Hi Joshua, just want to say that I'm very happy I find your channel. I my self am a welder and I'm thinking to start something at home, I bough a welder and a shed and then I've seen you on youtube channel and i'm like, this guy is doing what I want to do :D so, it makes my happy knowing there is kinda mentor figure from who I can learn. That said I need your advice. how did you set up your electrical system to run your welder. I bough a welder with 32amp socket and I'm just not sure whats the best way to set it up so I can run it, do you just have a transformer or did hire an electrician, how did you do it ?

[@joshuadelisle]

I'm not saying my way is right or safe but its cheap.... I will get an electrician at somepoint. but I use a heavy duty (32amp) extension lead that is on the same breaker as our electric cooker. has a 13amp fuse and I know if I use over 140amps for too long it will blow. other wise Its been fine. but Its not right and I need to pay money to get it done propperly.... one day

[@zaltys17]

@@joshuadelisle that's exactly what I am afraid of, I my self am on the low budget and electrician is my last option, but I want to have it right and electricity is something I'm interested but know nothing about it. Let's say for now I'm only going to weld short welds with low setting, I would be fine with your set up ? Do you burn fuse often ?

[@dennispaulson8734]

Good day, great video good fix you do such a good job you should be into teaching I hope I well be able to build a hammer from you .

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you. I would love to teach. In fact I want to set up a metal work club for dyslexic and ADHD children. Hopefully one day soon. Cheers J

[@matttaimuty5397]

Curious why you chose the electric actuator over traditional pneumatic setup with a 5 way valve and a limit switch. Reason being I built a mechanical hammer with the idea of someday converting to pneumatics. Great videos, by the way.

[@joshuadelisle]

It is Pneumatic, do see the build video. cheers J

[@biomechanique6874]

Hi. I have met many blacksmiths, two are friends, others acquaintances. I have observed many more on YT. None of them are actually mechanical engineers with industrial experience of best practice.

[@erikcourtney1834]

Wonder how difficult it would be to add another cylinder. Dual cylinders to double the hammer weight. Yours works great no doubt. Just curious. Finished my press and now wanting a big hammer but don’t want to spend $10k on one

[@joshuadelisle]

It would need a large compressor for that, like an industrial screw compressor to keep up with the demand. It works well with one cylinder but for very thick stock I would consider making a drop hammer instead. Cheers J

[@AllodialTitle]

That linear motion device will cause reliability problems. If you're going to use an arduino. Changing your switches to electric, would allow everything to be controlled by the arduino. It shouldn't be too difficult. I'm very busy for the next couple of months, but will have a look at it. I used to program computers and, the arduino code looks fairly straightforward.

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you. Yes I've looked at it a bit planning the next video. I'm going to use solonoid valves and proximity sensors for the main reciprocating action and prevent over reaching impacts on the cylinder. Cheers J

[@michaeld9484]

Just curious Joshua, is there a clever way to utilize most of this same design into a hydraulic press? It’s like a power hammer but slower right (lol) and would likely use most of the same parts like valves and cylinder etc. some I’ve seen out of log splitters but much like your hammer design, I’ve seen presses that had the cylinders mounted in the base to save roof clearance issues. 👍🏼

[@The_Devil_Nside]

I have ADHD and I was moving whilst watching this part in background lol to be fair checking your other vijeos

[@joshuadelisle]

Ha ha! thanks for watching. cheers J

[@haxl2200]

this guy is definitely me in like 10 years

[@joshuadelisle]

Be better. I made far too many mistakes...

[@dustyhorne237]

If you were to go back 300 years and have a blacksmith a power hammer you best believe they would use it.

[@clydeulmer4484]

Joshua, I enjoy traditional(ish) blacksmithing, but as a hobby. If I were you, I'd accept criticism only from traditional smiths who are making a decent living from it without killing themselves with 70 hour weeks... As a retired software developer, I'm looking forward to see you integrating tech into your work. Should be fun. Finally, don't tease us with sounds of happy kids in the background -- show them off :-) Clyde

[@coryrudd9509]

Hey this is completely unrelated but you didn't respond to my linked in request so here it goes, (with liquid incouragement attatched) I dont know if you have harbor freight there where you are but they are a cheap place to get kit. so I have a 20 ton press that is too tooooooo slow to use as a press in blacksmithing but the framework is there and was wondering if you could assist on showing how to convert a 20 ton press into a blacksmithing press.

[@joshuadelisle]

Hi Cory sorry I havent seen your message. You know what I have thought of doing that as I have a 20T jack. Gary Huston did a video on making a break press with one which was cool. cheers J

[@danahammersley6736]

How do I go about buying plans?

[@joshuadelisle]

All is in the description. Cheers J

[@RRaucina]

I would love to turn that hammer portion on a lathe and then mill some guide channels along the side. Loose the wheels! Here is an odd video about another air hammer - The ram guides design is nice kzbin.info/www/bejne/d36kiXulm5uSmpo