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Searching for a power hammer
January 3, 2020
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gosolo
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I started smithing 40 years ago with a nice coal set up and had lots of fun. After kids showed up and I needed real work, it took a backseat. During a particular dry spell, I sold everything to make my land payment. 10 years ago I built my propane forge and started accumulating tools to get back in the game. I’m retired now, 2 years, and really enjoying building stuff again. To continue, thanks to shoulder problems and increasing arthritis, I am looking for a good power hammer. If anyone has a lead, please let me know.

thanks, in advance!

January 3, 2020
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Randy Cryderman
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January 3, 2020
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Give me a call and I'll send you some pics of the hammer if you are interested

January 4, 2020
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Don't know if you have arthritis in hips too, but a treadle hammer is a nice affordable step up. Easy to build out of crap on hand.After losing much use of my dominant hand I rely on treadle hammer for lots of things. I have one good shoulder that lets me do a LOT with my fly press.  I have some parts for making a treadle hammer that I'll give yo if you'd like.. Eric

January 4, 2020
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Eric, thanks for the suggestion and your offer. I have sent you a pm so we are able to establish contact.

January 9, 2020
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Ray, I have a Striker 88, in excellent condition that is waiting for a good home.  This is a sweet hammer and is powered through a VFD that makes the five hp motor extremely controllable.  It is complete with two sets of dies, lubricant, and base.  Asking  $7500.

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