Mini Treadle Hammer v.1 - Simple, Compact and Cheap

Making a compact treadle hammer, of my own design, for my tiny shop. Version One. Low cost build using simple tools that any hobbyist might have. Enjoy!
Version Two now uploaded!

[@michaelaguero3768]

Finally, something that I can actually afford and build myself, without having to use a welder. Thanks for sharing this!!!!

[@littlehills739]

buying a welder and paying someone a slab of beer to show u, would get u good enough to weld a bench in a day. learning to hot glue is worth it. search for a makers space or mens shed.

[@michaelfabiani2410]

Dude absolutely brilliant with the limited space and parts fantastic work , now you can find springs at some hardware stores like harbor freight, or tractor supply now also if you put a n extra hinge on the pedal like halfway cut the middle of the lever arm install hinge and you’ve got a more ergonomic pedal and your leg won’t tire as quickly

[@SHobbyist]

Thanks, much appreciated! And thanks for the tips!

[@davidgreenwalt6927]

So awesome! Great job, and thank you for the idea. I am a blacksmith with limited space,. And I needed a realistic idea for my area. Well done 👍🏻

[@SHobbyist]

Much appreciated, thanks!

[@cadenbrau8661]

I really like the idea you have here keep us updated if you change anything

[@creativecompulsion7681]

Great project!

[@SHobbyist]

Thanks!

[@fredmonroe6042]

Great build, improvement might be to have the hammer over center of mass.

[@SHobbyist]

Thanks! I totally agree with your center of mass improvement idea.

[@samashcroft6336]

Have you looked into a Da Vinci power hammer? You could probably do something similar with a small electric motor of some kind

[@SHobbyist]

Yes! It's definitely on the radar. I have to just figure out if it'll work in the space.

[@cadenbrau8661]

Garage door spring

[@littlebear1520]

Try one bed spring and one trampoline spring

[@carlholstein2930]

How long is the hammer handle?

[@SHobbyist]

I cut it down to just over a foot.

[@kfcorderingmachine809]

Could you just use one spring?

[@SHobbyist]

Not just one of these particular springs . They don't have enough play. I'm daisy chaining six or seven and checking the range. Initial tests are good. Big improvement on striking force. Should be a update video up soon.

[@SHobbyist]

So much force in fact, I cracked the foot pedal during testing last weekend 😁

[@paulorchard7960]

Mount the spring higher, it needs to swing down not just drop!

[@SHobbyist]

Totally agree. I'm thinking about an additional spring with a higher mount or a light leaf spring.

[@SHobbyist]

Or a limb off a bow or crossbow maybe?

[@shark8837]

Прекрасно, но сила удара слишком маленькая !

[@JohnDavis-yz9nq]

Doubt that much can be done with it but a body has to start somewhere. I am sure over time that you will improve into a real working treadle hammer. Maybe even a mini power hammer.