My Favorite Power Hammer Broke!

[@ForgingAheadArtisanBlacksmith]

Thinking outside the box, great work.

[@MatthewHarrisStudio]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@stenzeliron6818]

Great save!!! 💪💪💪

[@MatthewHarrisStudio]

Appreciate the support! 🔥

[@sshep7119]

I love to see alternative repair methods as long as the machine doesn't get scraped. That being said, IF it breaks again. Take it completely apart and send it out to a shop that specializes in repairs like this. Yes, it costs more money and down time. Yes, it isn't as fruitful as you are not the one doing the work. However, a repair done by a specialist far out performs almost anything you can do in your own shop. Things like knowing the exact metallurgical content of the material, penetrant testing for secondary cracks, ovens for pre/post heating, tempering and secondary treatment, and remachining all make huge improvements in longevity. Don't get me wrong, I am all for the DIY repair, but ya got to know when to do it and when to send it.

[@MatthewHarrisStudio]

Appreciate your thoughts. I actually consulted with a shop like that on this repair. Thanks for watching!

[@1clinkerman]

I’ve run a #1 for years, beautiful working machines.

[@MatthewHarrisStudio]

Great hammers!! Champions!

[@vintagehillbillyheadscharl4272]

Love to see these little hammers still going !!! It’s time I go through my Champion #1 and get it back to perfect working order again, lol it’s task to use with no brakes lol 😅

[@MatthewHarrisStudio]

It's a labor of love, but it's worth it!

[@MatthewHarrisStudio]

If you need a profile pattern for the break, I have a friend with a number one. We could get you a tracing of the outside of it and a measurement of the width. It wouldn't be that hard to mill up one.

[@Labrador_Forge]

I really enjoy hearing some lf the family aspects and connections to your shop. I hope one day my kids ir grandkids will be having talking about my tools and myself in the same manner all whilve making beautiful things!

[@MatthewHarrisStudio]

Thanks, it's all about the next generation!

[@MtPhillipMetalWorks]

Dang Fine Repair well done!

[@MatthewHarrisStudio]

Only way to roll!

[@PHILWORX]

Beautiful work 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@MatthewHarrisStudio]

Thank you 😊

[@blacksmith192]

As always, great video

[@MatthewHarrisStudio]

Thanks again!

[@christopherlund1198]

Oh... I have a #1 that I need to rebuild. Don't have the cracked body problem, but everything else needs work... Spring looks to be the hardest to figure out. I need a completely new one.

[@MatthewHarrisStudio]

I'm told there's a spring shop up north in Wisconsin or Michigan that can remake them. The main spring is a problem