!NEW! Ultimate DIY Power hammer build - pneumatic money maker - part 1
!!Expand for more information!!
Complete Build patterns are available here: rb.gy/ue77o3
Watch Joshua De lisle AWCB walk you through the creation process with his hand forged works of Art and Luxury items.
Latest video on the hammer here: • DIY Power hammer + com...
5 part series, In this episode we build our own DIY pneumatic power hammer!
The design is simple, efficent, cost effective and POWERFUL!!
Watch to the end for further exciting announcements
We're considdering developing both DIY patterns/designs and manufacturing finished power hammers for you to purchase, please leave a comment to express interest if you would like to buy one so we know if it is worth our investment.
Useful information:
-The compressor I use is 15cfm, 150ltr, 3hp and single phase.
-The head weight is now 70lb and is solid steel.
-The impact force is roughly 1500lb on a 25mm(1") area.
-Can forge 50mm(2") steel comfortably with excellent control.
-Parts cost roughly £350-£650 to build (not including the compressor) depending on your steel supplier.
- Foot print is 500mm(20") x 400mm(16") and is a maximum height of 1800mm(71").
-using quick exhausts valves does NOT allow the saftey feature of the new electronic valve. but can still be used if wanted.
Parts Affiliate links (US):
Linkage cushion: www.etsy.com/uk/DelisleDesign...
Cylinder - amzn.to/2L4LVmn
Tapping tool for cylinder rod - amzn.to/3ngn7VQ
Mosfet relays - amzn.to/2L6JyzF
Arduino Nano - amzn.to/38fONpg
Solonoid valve - amzn.to/3b5mewO
Proximity sensor - amzn.to/2Xcy93J
Ferrule kit - amzn.to/3pVdVHR
12mm Blue pipe (find push-in fitting to match - 1/2" and 3/8" BSP) - amzn.to/38eoqjx
22 AWG wire for Arduino 5v - amzn.to/2XgcnvK
16 AWG wire for solonoids 12v - amzn.to/3rWHw5S
12v power supply + socket - amzn.to/38hMPou
Soldering kit + Voltmeter - amzn.to/38i9f8Y
Buck converter for ardunino power supply (set it to 7v to the Vin pin) - amzn.to/2JKRW79
Guide wheels (need 2 packs) - amzn.to/2KVEZbu
Ball valve (control) - amzn.to/3rSPKMa
Parts Affiliate link (UK)
Linkage cushion: www.etsy.com/uk/DelisleDesign...
Cylinder - amzn.to/3b9EHrX
Tapping tool for cylinder rod - amzn.to/2XdrI0s
Mosfet relays - amzn.to/35eeSTT
Arduino Nano - amzn.to/3nkdtRQ
Solonoid valve - amzn.to/2XdQddO
Proximity sensor - amzn.to/35d5rEi
Ferrule kit - amzn.to/3pRVPqg
12mm Blue pipe (find push-in fitting to match - 1/2" and 3/8" BSP) - amzn.to/392qc6K
22 AWG wire for Arduino 5v - amzn.to/3nf9Tsf
16 AWG wire for solonoids 12v - amzn.to/3pOFwdU
12v power supply - amzn.to/38XL52U
12v socket - amzn.to/3912hEB
Soldering kit + Voltmeter - amzn.to/3pRIfDg
Buck converter for ardunino power supply (set it to 7v to the Vin pin)- amzn.to/3rUytCg
Guide wheels (need 2 packs) - amzn.to/35bsMpZ
Ball valve (control) - amzn.to/38gocZl
For latest news and insights visit our instagram page here:
/ delisledesignerblacksmith
FaceBook page here (I'm not on it enough to answer questions on FB):
/ delisledesignerblacksmith
Recomended channels with alternative reciprication methods:
James Savage - • Homemade 100 pound pne...
Your Average Guy Jeff - • Detailed view on how I...
Eric Ziner (not the same hammer type but awesome) - • Eric Ziner makes a min...
learn Arduino programming with Paul McWhorter:
• Arduino Tutorial 1: Se...
I’m a senior/pensioner who doesn’t believe in retirement. I taught myself to weld, dry and mortar stone work, Harley mechanics, all from YT videos. Doing wrought iron gates got me dreaming about anvils etc. I don’t sell work, just beautifying the home grounds. Thanks for the inspiration. Liked and subbed. Great engaging presentation. 😎🇨🇦❤️
That is awesome! I failed school and did the same. I now hope to start a metal working club soon for kids who struggle in school with dyslexia, ADHD etc. and show them they don't need to be accademic to be valued and any body has it in them to learn a skill. cheers J
Joshua De Lisle ....that’s fantastic. You will make a great teacher. I know. I have ADD, and you sure got my attention.
I don't see it as s disorder. I see it as an adaptable creative strength that can't be restrained nor tamed. These kids just need freedom to be them selves in a creative inviroment without being told what to do. I just want to facilitate safety and good mentoring and unleash their strengths. God willing. Cheers J
Joshua De Lisle ....FYI....doctors in India have recognized the “symptoms” of ADD, ADHD, etc., longer than western medicine. They never thought is was a disorder. They think we are old souls who come back often to complete many unfinished important tasks. Reincarnation aside, for me the point is, a culture recognize our difference and it’s value and found a positive response to our situation. I could go on and on but you are very busy......
@@johnmartlew5897 that is excellent! I love India. Went there once to help build a leprosy clinic with YWAM and bought the locals a welder to use on the steels and we made a BBQ and shared with the whole village. Thank you so much for encouraging me John. All the very best. J
Aww. He so proud of his lil hammer 😎😎
There is at least one happy man in this world. The kinda of happiness you can't hide even if you wanted to! Great build. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you. Hopefully I can share some needed joy. Cheers J
A true craftsman. Well done sir, thank you for sharing!
i can not WAIT.... to cuddle my power hammer! lol Welder/fabricator/smith here, own my own shop/business, and NEEEEED a power hammer. But like you said, the expense and the maintenance......oooooyyy, the maintenance! Plus, I just really want to build my own. After seeing yours.... Wow! The simplicity of your simple pneumatic system is simply insanely genius!!! (....yup) I have an early 1900s elevator motor and GEARBOX, was considering using that somehow, mostly just cuz it LOOKS way cool, but you just changed my mind entirely! Thanks! Really appreciate you sharing your build, as it is definitely going to sell very well. Looks very solid, curious to know of any hiccups or changes you've made since...I'll look for updates. commented, liked, subscribed!
Thank you so much! Only changes I've made is to the pipe and foot pedal. I added a cushion inside the cylinder to protect it on the extension. The chassis is working great. All the very best. J
Good luck brother. I wish you every advantage you can find. We so need more people such as Josh, and you and I to keep these iron smithing ways alive.
It's so relaxing watching someone else who's stick welding slag peels itself off. I havnt seen too many others have that. You should treat yourself to tig welding, you'll have golden rainbows for days
Retired Boilermaker, here. That's an excellent job. Everything looks spot on, top job!
Thank you. Cheers J
absolutely brilliant!!! I love the build and I am always looking for shop tools, because in my world I can't just go out and "buy them"!! For some reason the women I have been with think "my money is their money" and then I am not allowed to "buy tools" but yet they want me to fix things without them!!
I feel your pain. cheers J
The excitement I had while watching this was sensational! There are so many things I want to say, word vomit. As an aspiring blacksmith/ creator/fabricator the elation knowing you are out there making a quality product, providing the schematics(for a small fee, of course), and didn't even upcharge or inflate the price even after having fallen on hard times. For me, you are a man of vision, integrity and resilience. I hope the road you travel will be paved in gold, because you are a man of excellence, along the likes of Nikola Tesla-rarely seen. I will definitely be buying these schematics in the near future.
Thank you so much that was very kind. All the very best my friend and catch up in next videos. Cheers J
You sure are one amazing intelligent person. I've been fabricated steel for 20 plus years, and I'm still learning new things by watching your videos. I am starting the process of fabricating the power hammer. Thank you for sharing your ingenious ways of metal working with everyone. Looking forward to watching more of your videos.
Thank you so very much! Plenty more coming soon. Cheers J
Epic engineering. You definitely should manufacture these. You'll have no competition to speak of.
dude the power hammer is amazing as hell!....but the c-clamp drill trick? mind blown. Now I wish I hadn't gotten ridden of so many of them over the years.
Thank you Dave. I got an impact driver shortly after, makes it super fast and lots of torc. Thought of making my own clamps using M24 bolts and rose nuts. Cheers J
Awesome job! Did not anticipate it would need such a big concrete base
Hey! Thank you so much for your kind comments and subscribing, patterns are now available on my Etsy shop detailed in the description and to say thank you here is a discount code for 20% off! just type POWERHAMMER1 as a coupon code. cheers J
Great to see you so happy, good job on the concrete launch pad.
thank you! We'll see how it goes. I wondered if it needed a rubber or wood barrier to absorb the impact but I think direct to concrete is working fine so far for the energy transfer. Cheers J
Hey! Thank you so much for your kind comments and subscribing, patterns are now available on my Etsy shop detailed in the description and to say thank you here is a discount code for 20% off! just type POWERHAMMER1 as a coupon code. cheers J
I like that this guy got right to business, it made listening to the commentary possible. Absolutely brilliant build.
Thank you so much. Cheers J
Who doesn’t like and want a power hammer. I recently found some of your cancer laser cutting videos and then saw you forging legs for a table. Really like all the information you give and would it be possible to scale down the power hammer for a hobbyist even though yours is about as small as it t gets. I still have to say it’s an awesome hammer you made.
Thank you so much. This power hammer design is pretty optimal for forging with, you can't really get it bigger without an industrial compressor and you wouldn't want it smaller as it wouldn't be enough. For something compact, cheap and easier to build do check out the 30T press I made recently. It's probably a better option for hobbyist jobs and upgradeable too. Cheers J
Pretty awesome, Sir! Well done, well done. And yes, I am interested in your design. I've not seen such a simple, functional, effective design.
Thank you so much! Designs are ready. There is a 20% discount link in the description for you. Check out the other video for upgrades and maintenance. Cheers J
I love this small footprint to this thing, most of the power hammers that you can diy are large with the commercial offerings being even larger.
I'm happy too! So glad I came across your channel. I don't even have a forge and now I want to build a power hammer and power my shop with steam.
I'm glad you found me, thank you Tanda! Very exciting times ahead, welcome to the journey. Cheers J
Hey! Thank you so much for your kind comments and subscribing, patterns are now available and to say thank you here is a discount code for 20% off! just type POWERHAMMER1 as a coupon code. cheers J
I got a huge smile out of seeing your infectious, unbridled glee upon using your hammer. That hammer is a well designed piece of kit -- most designs seem to just throw mass and brute force at the problem. And some of the Frankenhammers that result are things I wouldn't want to even be in the same building with... Clyde
Thank you Clyde! I've just been optimising it further. It's such a little beast! Got rid of the top knock as the cylinder fully extends and increased the flow rate with bigger pipes. im hiding the pipes in the pillars too to make it super sleek. I think I'm going to powder coat it white to emphasize it's minimalism, though I know the moment I put my black hand on it I'll regret it.... Cheers J
Hey! Thank you so much for your kind comments and subscribing, patterns are now available on my Etsy shop detailed in the description and to say thank you here is a discount code for 20% off! just type POWERHAMMER1 as a coupon code. cheers J
You are truely a magician burning stick. Love your scope of do it yourself ability.
Thank you. Cheers J
Fantastic job Joshua! That is a simple design I’m sure we can all make. Love your content mate
Hey! Thank you so much for your kind comments and subscribing, patterns are now available and to say thank you here is a discount code for 20% off! just type POWERHAMMER1 as a coupon code. cheers J
Thanks heaps Joshua. I just jumped on your espy page and bought the plans for your power hammer, rams head and horse head. Hope that helps you out. Can’t wait to try them out and look forward to seeing your amazing future content. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺
You are an amazing person. Thank you so very much for valuing me and my work. Hope to catch up again soon. Cheers J
Absolutely stunned by the result !! Excellent work! I would be interested to see some plans of the hammer.
Thank you Olivier! Coming soon cheers J
Hey! Thank you so much for your kind comments and subscribing, patterns are now available on my Etsy shop detailed in the description and to say thank you here is a discount code for 20% off! just type POWERHAMMER1 as a coupon code. cheers J
Best design I've seen. Simple genius. Good job
Thank you so much. Cheers J
Just found your channel while researching a build. You have an excellent personality on the camera. Hope you don't mind but I'm going to shout you out to my 22k viewers. Excellent work.
That was so very kind and really supportive to my channel. I appreciate it. Thank you. Cheers J
@@joshuadelisle your content is excellent. You will do well.
@@TheTradesmanChannel thank you. Love your barn too it's beautiful. Looking forward to more on your smithing videos too. Cheers J
I'm seriously impressed with the performance of the little inverter welding set, seems to run like a charm. Looking forward to being able to purchase plans to build on of those
Me too. I bought it for site welding job almost as a throwaway item at that price but is working brilliantly. If I used it every day like the ones at work it wouldn't last but it works the same as an expensive one.
Hey! Thank you so much for your kind comments and subscribing, patterns are now available on my Etsy shop detailed in the description and to say thank you here is a discount code for 20% off! just type POWERHAMMER1 as a coupon code. cheers J
@@joshuadelisle I bought the Aldi £70 DC inverter welder. So far so good, runs 3.5mm all day. Just putting together a scratch start TIG for it (WP9 torch). Cheap as chips, & it can run off a flex as thin as wet string, too! Love your content. 👍
@@skysurferuk nice one 👍. I've just been given a 10 in 1 welder (actually just 5 with 5 other features) to review. Apparently it is stick, MIG, flux core, tig, and a plasma cutter. Well see if it's worth it but claiming that it is 10 in 1 was a brow lifter. Cheers J
OK guys I just Downloaded the Blueprints and all I can say is I can't believe how simple this power hammer is. I don't think it could be made any more simple. I've been in manufacturing since 1975 and I've been looking in to building a power hammer for the last year and a half. I've looked at all the different types of power hammers and this design is the simplest I have found bar none. Also i think the the price for the blueprints is very reasonable. Mr. De Lisle has hit a home run with this design I wish I had found it a year and a half ago it would have saved me a ton of work. Thank you Joshua.
Wow thank you so much! that's very kind of you. I have wanted a power hammer for so long and I did as you did, research, research, research! I kept drawing ideas and got disheartened by complexity, expense and lack of productive time. Until I came up with this out of stuff I already had. I'm delighted that the journey I've been on can now bless others. I've made some interesting modifications and upgrades. New video coming very soon. I look forward to hearing how you get on and if you have any thoughts on changes let me know and I'll share it with the rest and update the design. Cheers J
Excellent job. Would love to have one. I am a truck driver, but am looking for new hobbies when I get to retire.
Hey! Thank you so much for your kind comments and subscribing, patterns are now available on my Etsy shop detailed in the description and to say thank you here is a discount code for 20% off! just type POWERHAMMER1 as a coupon code. cheers J
I like how small your power ham is. It's very good for small work shops.
Thank you. Cheers J
Surprised you didn’t do a paint job for her, outstanding job my friend
I am definateloy doing nice paint work on it, I'm still upgrading it and making a few very slight changes (next Video), when I know I'm not going touch it with a grinder It'll get coated. cheers J
Finally! I've been looking forward to this! :D
Hey! Thank you so much for your kind comments and subscribing, patterns are now available on my Etsy shop detailed in the description and to say thank you here is a discount code for 20% off! just type POWERHAMMER1 as a coupon code. cheers J
@@joshuadelisle very kind... but I'm in the middle of restoring my new (old) powerhammer. ;)
@@PJTForging no worries the discount can be used on all the designs in my shop. all the very best with the restoration. cheers J
Joshua, that is Awesome!!!!! I will definitely be building one of these!! I used t be a chemical engineer but was in a horrible accident where i was burned over 30% of my body and my lungs. Been out of work for a year so I am out of money. I decided to do something I like. I decided to start a custom chopper and vintage motorbike shop that also restores vintage farm tractors. Thank you for showing this!!
That is awesome what you're doing! All the very best and pray it becomes very successful for you. Thank you for your encouragement. I would love to custom build tanks for motorcycle in my design style like my sculptures. take care. J
@@joshuadelisle We are pretty far away but we should get in touch. How can we get in touch? I have six bikes that I am working on right now and the vintage cb750 chopper will be done in a month or so and it needs a tank...well so do all the rest. I am on Facebook. Jimmy popp, parkerford Pa. friend request me and I'll will give you my contact info.by the way your welds are perfection!!
@@jimmypopp2695 thank you that sounds awesome, I'm in Worcestershire UK, where are you located?
@@joshuadelisle I am in pennsylvania, USA. I thought you were in Australia. I was looking at some tanks and they were made in the UK. I am so busy with the bikes and farm tractors but I just found n attex six wheeled vehicle I am going to restore also. If you can find me on Facebook I will share some info that i do not share publicly. When things get going better for me I would love to have you come over and hang out for a couple weeks on me and help build a few cool things. Friends are good to have wherever you are from. I have a friend Dylan that is in the Uk but is way too busy being a comedian and a writer as well as an electrical engineer to ever come over. I have some ideas and inventions that I would love to share with you that will blow your mind.
@@joshuadelisle I cannot believe the fact that I am seeing any dislikes. I guess even they had to watch the video...LOL
Power hammer 🤛 🔥 inspirational keep up the good work. Love it from down under Australia. A fellow Pom.
I think you've made yourself a perfectly functional power hammer Josh. It's always a great feeling when a self built machine works as you'd hoped and it made me smile to see your enthusiasm. It'll obviously make a huge difference, they're such a huge time saver it isn't even funny, and unfortunately yes that's the difference between making money or not these days. Good on you bloke. I've made two hammers so far but neither were pneumatic, or for me even. They were both variations on the 'tyre' hammer design and I think Kevin Boys is still running one of them over at Surrey Docks. I've got a couple of questions about the pneumatic design: The valving seems to be a straight on or off system, either picking the ram up or pulling it down, so I'm guessing the only way to feather that is to switch the valving before it's completed a full stroke? Are you tapping the foot control rapidly when the ram is down to get the lighter blows? The other thing that struck me Is that knocking sound every now and then on the lifting stroke. Is that the piston topping out against a hard stop of some sort, either inside the cylinder itself or on the frame? I noticed when you didn't let the piston run a full cycle on the lift the camera didn't shake anywhere near as much as when you did. Feels like there's a lot of shock transmission going through the frame there. Personally, I'd try to run it without hitting that hard stop as much as I could to save wear and tear. Cheap replacement bits still aren't as cheap as no replacement bits eh? May I suggest making a hydraulic forging press from a log splitter for your next homebuilt machine? You'll have a full house then, or a full shed at least. :D
Thank you so much Ian! Yes tapping foot, if I go half through the valve I can get a very light blow by reducing the speed and can adjust the psi for more control range, it's very much like a drum kit. Knocking top is my first gremlin to kill, I'm thinking a rubber washer inside the ram maybe? Tire hammer was one I looked at but wanted it smaller and easier to build. Hydraulic press is one I would love but other than space it's lack of decent power for that, I'm on extension leads from the house still. Fuse hasn't blown yet and wires don't get too hot but can't have any serious power operations, the welder and compressor work off a blue 16amp plug and have to switch it over so they never run at the same time. I am thinking about a gas forge though on the outside of the shop with a hatch on the wall close to the side of the hammer? Thought that would keep excess heat and carbon monoxide outside. Cheers all the very best. J
Hey! Thank you so much for your kind comments and subscribing, patterns are now available and to say thank you here is a discount code for 20% off! just type POWERHAMMER1 as a coupon code. cheers J
Great looking stick welds mate :)
Thanks Dude!
Using stainless rods?
@@Mad.Man.Marine it's a 309 dissimilar rod I believe to weld high carbon to low carbon steels.
Joshua De Lisle thought so. 309 is stainless steel.
@@Mad.Man.Marine yes it is. One tip I didn't mention in the video is to pre heat the parts that are above 1"(25mm). Cheers J
Great work man all of it from the welding down to the complete hammer.
Thank you Ben. Cheers J
I now have power hammer envy and i dont even have a forge. Awesome job ATB Andy.
Thank you Andy. Do check out the latest video on the hammer. Cheers J
Dude I would love to buy a set of plans, this is the exact type of power hammer I need (before I knew I needed it). Keep up the great work, and I'm glad I found your channel
Thank you Raymond! Just optimised it further and made it more powerful! Plans coming this week. Cheers J
Hey! Thank you so much for your kind comments and subscribing, patterns are now available and to say thank you here is a discount code for 20% off! just type POWERHAMMER1 as a coupon code. cheers J
@@joshuadelisle Thanks for the discount, I just purchased. I move into my new house in two weeks. I have upgraded from an 8 foot by 8 foot shed to a 20 foot by 40 foot garage and this is going to be my first project. Wish me luck :-)
@@raymondmarseglia8939 That is Awesome thank you so much. Need any advice feel free to contact me. All the very best. Cheers J
“That power hammer was a symbol of that” I know this feeling all too well!
Thank you. Let's see what the future holds. Cheers J
@Joshua De Lisle Love ya channel Josh, I was watching a ton of ya videos last night but i was to sleepy to comment, well done all fronts, hope you and ya family and the people that support you are doing great. kudos
Thank you so much. You're very kind. All the very best to you and yours also. Cheers J
Thank YOU, Josh, my Brother.
Thank you Christian! J
Hey! Thank you so much for your kind comments and subscribing, patterns are now available on my Etsy shop detailed in the description and to say thank you here is a discount code for 20% off! just type POWERHAMMER1 as a coupon code. cheers J
Super cool and simple design! Have you seen the "KA 75 power hammer" ? It works much in the same way with a simple valve and foot pedal but very different in design. How sensitive is the valve, I mean can you make small soft blows easily? Hard to tell from the video.
Hey Torbjorn! I haven't I will look. You can get it very sensitive even at 120psi but I can also change the psi to give me a wider control range. It's very different to control and takes a little getting used to. Like controling the sound on a drum kit pedal. I can crack an egg and close a match box with it with a light press almost half opening both sides of the valve. All the very best. Cheers J
@@joshuadelisle Cool, sounds great!
Hey! Thank you so much for your kind comments and subscribing, patterns are now available on my Etsy shop detailed in the description and to say thank you here is a discount code for 20% off! just type POWERHAMMER1 as a coupon code. cheers J
Stunning little power hammer - definitely need plans for this
cheers Jim. just trialing it first, design out any gremlins that may appear and make it as safe as acceptable, i'm going to do a video on tooling and upgrades then definately sharing it soon after. cheers J
@@joshuadelisle awesome sauce!! I'm definitely interested. Ok so take my money lol lol. 🙏blessings abundant sirSir Crawford out 🧙♂️
Hey! Thank you so much for your kind comments and subscribing, patterns are now available on my Etsy shop detailed in the description and to say thank you here is a discount code for 20% off! just type POWERHAMMER1 as a coupon code. cheers J
@@joshuadelisle would it be a good idea to make a removable set of anvils for other shapes or punches? I am not a Smith just an observer.
Joshua, hi mate, love that video and am now a subscriber! Danger is life’s elixir, keeps people on their toes, all of mankind’s discoveries have involved some form of danger, whether it was exploration, scientific discoveries or just farmers doing something different than everyone else there was always an element of risk. You have faced danger and failure but pulled up your trousers and threw yourself back in for another go! Congratulations, this next phase will benefit from knowledge of past mistakes. I wish you well, and will follow you tube every time it pops up. My first impression when I saw you bolting down the beginning of your hammer with quick bolts I almost clicked out thing this will be junk but thankfully I kept watching and the footing you finally prepared is almost exactly what I would have done! Keep filming mate, I’ll be watching and the plans, especially details , i’ll be looking for,
Thank you for staying! That means a lot what you said. I wasn't sure how thick that concrete was until I gave it a quick test and immediately pop out the ground! I figured out the total weight of the anvil and concrete should be 10X the weight of the hammer head. Concrete just needs to disapate the remaining energy after the initial impact on the Anvil. Made it separate to the pad so it can vibrate and not crack my floor any more than it is. Thank you and catch up in the next episode. Cheers J
Hey! Thank you so much for your kind comments and subscribing, patterns are now available on my Etsy shop detailed in the description and to say thank you here is a discount code for 20% off! just type POWERHAMMER1 as a coupon code. cheers J
I've researched power hammers for about a year. I decided on one yesterday.........then I stumbled on to the greatest "DIY" power hammer I've ever seen. I'm so pumped right now. I showed my wife expecting the same excitement......eye roll. Nevertheless 👊 bump across the pond.
Thank you so much Keith! I'm sure she'll be more impressed by what you make for her using it. All the very best, if you need any help or advice please feel free to ask. Cheers J
Great build! Thanks for the detailed video. I'm curious, are you pressing the pedal for every stroke of the hammer? Do you adjust the impact strength by lowering air pressure?
Yes it's controlled completely by the foot pedal as you say. No I keep the air pressure on max and regulate it with the pedal. Cheers J
Power hammer cuddling is definitely a nice feature! Id like plans FYI and thank you!
Thank you Jacob, love your work by the way super sweet stuff. Cheers J
Hey! Thank you so much for your kind comments and subscribing, patterns are now available on my Etsy shop detailed in the description and to say thank you here is a discount code for 20% off! just type POWERHAMMER1 as a coupon code. cheers J
I love the power hammer! Looks nice and I would like the plains if you have them
@@dakotafoster1147 Thank you so much for your kind comments and subscribing, patterns are now available on my Etsy shop detailed in the description and to say thank you here is a discount code for 20% off! just type POWERHAMMER1 as a coupon code. cheers J
This is by far the best power hammer I have seen so far. It actually looks doable with my limited metal working tools. It will be a while before I can afford to make it, but it is definitely on my wish list! Steel seems to be pretty expensive though so even when I get the plans it will still be a while, sadly. Would love to see the look on my grandpas face though since he use to be a farrier and I don’t think he’s ever used a power hammer.
The steel is still cheaper than a new hammer. you could do a group purchase, you get 4 hammers out of a 6m length of 100mm round.Thank you so much for your kind comments and subscribing, patterns are now available on my Etsy shop detailed in the description and to say thank you here is a discount code for 20% off! just type POWERHAMMER1 as a coupon code. cheers J
@@joshuadelisle If I converted the metric measurements into imperial, would I have issues with fitting it together or is there some wiggle room?? I feel the main road block for me would be the cost of steel, since it's still way out of my league right now, and the fact that I only have a 90 amp welder and I would assume I couldn't get a strong weld in such thick steel. Still really want to try it, though. Do you worry about that plate that is attached to the upper round and the piston? Is there a chance a weld could break in that point?
Hey! I've made two lots of measurements on the drawings to make it simple in metric and imperial for you lot across the pond. I'm not worried about the welds but 7018 electrodes would give it better tensile strength. I got my 200amp tig for just £200 and works a treat. Cheers J
@@joshuadelisle I use a flux core wire welder, but 200 isn't bad for a stick welder. Always thought about having one of each. Tig welders also look cool, and I always wondered how well those could be used to fix bad welds by remelting it to make it smoother. But that's fantastic you have both measurements!! When I can get the cash, I will definitely buy it. Would love to have it built by next year to show off to my grandfather. I did look into steel prices and it's really expensive. Over 400-500 dollars just for the solid rounds alone. I will try to find a local source, maybe they will be cheaper. I'm a freelance carpenter and work hasn't been steady the last couple of years so I'm living on pennies right now. Thanks for the replies, Joshua!
@@ltsallwood I wish you all the very best mate! that does sound expensive, best bet is to find out if a local industry near you has any on the shelf, they may sell it to you some cheaper as they buy in bulk especially if they have off cuts. cheers J
Really well done so many applications like for people that just don't have the strength and energy to swing a hammer all day
Thank you Kev! It certainly has improved my life immensely. Cheers J
plans please, that is one of nices hammerz I have seen. I love the simple compact size
Hey! Thank you so much for your kind comments and subscribing, patterns are now available on my Etsy shop detailed in the description and to say thank you here is a discount code for 20% off! just type POWERHAMMER1 as a coupon code. cheers J
Thank you for your power hammer. I would like the plan to make one.. Turtleman, David Johnson
Thank you Turtle man! Coming soon should be ready by the end of the week. Cheers J.
Hey! Thank you so much for your kind comments and subscribing, patterns are now available and to say thank you here is a discount code for 20% off! just type POWERHAMMER1 as a coupon code. cheers J
I would like the plans to build one. Nice job
@@jeffhoyle7900 Thank you so much! The design is ready now, find the link in the description, use POWERHAMMER1 for 20% off all my designs as a coupon code. Cheers J
you got my stamp of approval all the way.
Thank you!
It’s so nice to see someone on KZhead throw down a beautiful bead!
Thank you I try my best. cheers J
Nice project. I can appreciate those welds😎 . Looking forward to the plans and future vids. Cheers from Canada
Thank you Dave! Cheers J
Hey! Thank you so much for your kind comments and subscribing, patterns are now available and to say thank you here is a discount code for 20% off! just type POWERHAMMER1 as a coupon code. cheers J
That is awesome, first video I've seen of your work subscribed!!
Fantastic Rodney! Welcome for the ride. Cheers J
Hey! Thank you so much for your kind comments and subscribing, patterns are now available and to say thank you here is a discount code for 20% off! just type POWERHAMMER1 as a coupon code. cheers J
Wow! Nice!!!!! I wish Alec Steele would make content like this!
If ever I get as popular as he does, I hope I still relate to people who can't afford the kit he has. I think i'll just go mad inventor who pops to the scrap yard and builds cool stuff. Thank you Michael. cheers J
That's a kickass power hammer!
Thank you! So far it's working very well. Cheers J
Nice work, mate. Your stick welding skills are quite up to snuff.
Cheers Arnie!
Look at wood gasifier also known as wood gasification I believe they're more efficient in Steam.
I like it. cheers J
How is the gasifier producing the steam? If you can message me a link to an explanation I would be very greatful
@@nameloc1000 gasifiers will produce excessive Steam if the wood chips contain more than 20% water and when the gasifier is in use and when the chips are under high heat and low oxygen the gases content will travel through the gasifier and most of the steam will condense to the cyclone and the radiator will help condense more of the steam back into water and the filter media example straw will also create more surface area for the steam to condense on. And when you get your gasifier operating properly the only byproduct from the wood gasifier will be activated carbon that has uses in itself
This is brilliant, I like this design much better than a wheel hammer. Just the wheel and all the mass flailing around in front of your face scares the hell out of me. This design also has a larger throat allowing more flexibility in material thickness. Well done.
Thank you so much. Cheers J
always cool to see someone apply ingenuity & resourcefulness to get great things done.
Thank you so much. Cheers J
Perfect! I have just got a quote for a Chinese power hammer, but now I might try and make my own! I just need a bigger compressor ..🥴
I bought an Elsen 40kg. Still got it in the box, it does look great!
Cheers Gary! I'll sort you out the blue prints. Got my compressor at a good price second hand. Not slot to them if parts need replacing. I put a new air filter and upt the circuit breaker and has been working well since. Cheers J
Hey! Thank you so much for your kind comments and subscribing, patterns are now available on my Etsy shop detailed in the description and to say thank you here is a discount code for 20% off! just type POWERHAMMER1 as a coupon code. cheers J
@@Blacksmith-Joe p0p
So it naturally goes up and you push the pedal for every stroke? Kind of like a treadle hammer. Do you have enough control to hit lightly? It looks very simple and easy to build.
yes exactly that and yes full control and can adjust psi if needed. cheers J
Hey! Thank you so much for your kind comments and subscribing, patterns are now available on my Etsy shop detailed in the description and to say thank you here is a discount code for 20% off! just type POWERHAMMER1 as a coupon code. cheers J
Well the excitement you convey is contagious. It is a very positive thing. Keep up the good work!
Thank you so much! Cheers J
Superb piece of engineering. More people should subscribe to your channel! Thank you.
Just a question what max psi do you run your compressor for this set up? Cheers
120psi cool
I've just optimised it further and made it more powerful by replacing the pipes with bigger ones for better air flow meaning faster acceleration. Cheers J
Well done man, keep the great work going when you got time!
Thank you! Might not be regular like KZhead wants me to be but can be sure I'll do something creative as some point. Cheers J
Hey! Thank you so much for your kind comments and subscribing, patterns are now available and to say thank you here is a discount code for 20% off! just type POWERHAMMER1 as a coupon code. cheers J
I would LOVE to see some details, that thing is AMAZING for the price.
Plans are in the description. Just upgraded mine to be even more powerful. New video coming very soon. Cheers J
@@joshuadelisle Can't Wait!
@@joshuadelisle I love your design! I have been looking at different designs for a while and I definitely plan on purchasing your plans. You state you have an even more powerful design. Could you please mention the specs on your new design, as I want to build this once and would like it to be as powerful as possible. Also eat on your new plans. Great video and I appreciate your enthusiasm. Big greetings from Texas!
Started watching the video weeks ago and never got past the first few minutes because there was no explanation but glad I did because I might buy your plans to make myself one. I can afford to go buy some scrap steel every now and again. And have buddies who work with plasma cutters etc who can help
Thank you Dylan. Any help or advice feel free to ask anytime. Cheers J
Cuddling ones power hammer? Who can do that?! Off grid steam power you say?! This guys nuts. Well I love it!! Wheres the subscribe button, gonna have to keep an eye on this guy!
Thank you Jim. Been getting everything together for the steam generator. Got lots more on the hammer too. Cheers J
0:13 I went to the comments looking for what should have been comedy gold.
Yeh my wife wasn't as impressed as I was.... made a good hammer though. ;D
Yeah ....... I would say that would be a different website ;0)
0:14 "DEMONITIZED!!!"
Ha ha! Like my wife says, it's not the size that matters it's how you use it. He he. Cheers J
I invented the Andela Pulverizer we sold them all over the world including a couple in the UK. Blackburn I believe. You can Google us. Yours is a beautifully simple design Josh. Very economical and fine craftsmanship which I would expect from a british engineer. Well done mate!
Thank you so much! I will have a good look at that. Has it been very profitable? Cheers J
Hey! Thank you so much for your kind comments and subscribing, patterns are now available on my Etsy shop detailed in the description and to say thank you here is a discount code for 20% off! just type POWERHAMMER1 as a coupon code. cheers J
Just bought the plans! Can't wait to build it. Great video. Great design. Love the small footprint. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Ted! All the very best. Cheers J
Brilliant Josh, Brilliant. I built a hammer that is much more complex than your. Wanna trade? 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
Thanks Matt! this started off very complex, but just kept re designing it as minimalist but functional as possible. so far working well. cheers J
Hey! Thank you so much for your kind comments and subscribing, patterns are now available on my Etsy shop detailed in the description and to say thank you here is a discount code for 20% off! just type POWERHAMMER1 as a coupon code. cheers J
It's only do it yourself if you can afford the parts that's still under a loans probably six hundred bucks at least
do you have any scrap yards around you, in my town I could easily pick up the steel for less than a hundred bucks and build something very similar, of course the cylinder and air parts will cost some. but I believe a crafty person can come up with something very close to this with low cost.
T Sasso, what do you want? Nothings free, so that's off the table... if you've got better by all means, do demonstrate. The nerve it takes to complain about a DO IT YOURSELF build...
And 600lbs is way less then what ypu would pay for a used big blue if you can find one.
Thank you Joshua. I'm new to your channel and am still flirting with blacksmithing. I'm a locksmith by trade and been wanting to expand into this. I would love to be able to build this. Thanks
Thank you Jim! You should check out Joshua hill's work he's a lock maker and very good. All the very best. Cheers J
Hey! Thank you so much for your kind comments and subscribing, patterns are now available on my Etsy shop detailed in the description and to say thank you here is a discount code for 20% off! just type POWERHAMMER1 as a coupon code. cheers J
First time on this channel, I don't know how I've missed it .You sir are a top notch CRAFTSMAN and teacher. I would really like to see a set of plans.
Thank you so much. All is in the description. Do check out the latest video on the hammer developments. Cheers J
the best powerhammer I've seen built. love to get plans to do my own
Thank you so much. Plans are ready now. Check out the description for all the links. Cheers J
Fantastic build and I love that you also showed building the extra foundation. It is something I have wondered about, and your video shows it so clearly. Thank you.
Thank you for watching. Cheers J
I just ran across your channel and I really like it so far. I have been building my own power hammer and needed to have some ideas and yours just helped me finish my plans! Thanks much and can not wait to see more from you!
Hey! Thank you so much for your kind comments and subscribing, patterns are now available on my Etsy shop detailed in the description and to say thank you here is a discount code for 20% off! just type POWERHAMMER1 as a coupon code. cheers J
Thank you for sharing your time and talent. I love your build, brilliant. I look forward to more!
thank you Derek, lots lots more to come. The only thing stopping it is 3 kids, lovely wife and a full time heavy engineering job... They come first but awesome things are yet to soon after. Cheers J
I'm definitely looking forward to seeing the specs on this hammer I've been looking at building my own and have been looking at many different designs and this is closest to what I have in my head so it's got me really excited to get started.
Hey! Thank you so much for your kind comments and subscribing, patterns are now available on my Etsy shop detailed in the description and to say thank you here is a discount code for 20% off! just type POWERHAMMER1 as a coupon code. cheers J
You are the best for the extra info and links. Maximum respect for ya Joshua De Lisle!
Thank you so much. Do check out the latest video on the hammer for the most up-to-date information. Cheers J
I’ll take my plans now lol. I have engineered everything in my shop to be extremely compact this is genius!!!!!
Hey Brian! Thank you so much for your kind comments and subscribing, patterns are now available on my Etsy shop detailed in the description and to say thank you here is a discount code for 20% off! just type POWERHAMMER1 as a coupon code. cheers J
wow this guy is true genius.amazing talent bravo
Your very kind. Thank you. Cheers J
Just ordered your plans from Etsy. Wooooo hooooo! Got some cylinders from work that were being thrown out. I forgot to mention that I love the roller skate wheels to guide the hammer and keep it aligned. Great great idea!
Your ongoing story and perseverance is such an inspiration! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Toby for supporting me all the way! It's taken a long time but hopefully picking up pace. Cheers J
Hey! Thank you so much for your kind comments and subscribing, patterns are now available on my Etsy shop detailed in the description and to say thank you here is a discount code for 20% off! just type POWERHAMMER1 as a coupon code. cheers J
Man first video I've seen of you and I subscribed before half ways of the recording, love your honesty
Thank you. All the best. Cheers J
Brother your power hammer so solid and very useful. You are so genius every thing you fix is so good you can post your design and make more beautiful. God bless you with healthy life.
It's dangerous but I'm going to do it. LOL. Keep going. I love your can do attitude.
Awesome power hammer! Simple and efficient! Congratulations from Brazil!
Thank you! Cheers J
Hey! Thank you so much for your kind comments and subscribing, patterns are now available on my Etsy shop detailed in the description and to say thank you here is a discount code for 20% off! just type POWERHAMMER1 as a coupon code. cheers J
Congrats on a amazing job , that power hammer is my favorite so far and I've seen a whole lot !!
Thank you so much! Made it more powerful now. Next video
Bravo!! So glad I found your channel.
Thank you. Cheers J
From one Josh to another it’s brilliant. Well done brother.
Thank you so much! Cheers J
Truly awesome!!! Using air compressed air power minimising movable parts, bulk, and free of oil and grease. Great job.
Awesome, way to go Josh. I can't believe you finally did it
Like I say to my wife, if I say I'm going to do something I'll do it, you don't need to remind me every six months....😜 It's been long awaited like many things but not forgotten. I'm never board put it that way. Cheers J
Hey! Thank you so much for your kind comments and subscribing, patterns are now available on my Etsy shop detailed in the description and to say thank you here is a discount code for 20% off! just type POWERHAMMER1 as a coupon code. cheers J
Hey Josh. Awesome to see you soooooo energized and excited about the possibilities of your power hammer's potential! What a fantastic machine you've created! Everything about it that you've mentioned, (Even the cuddling!) is so desirable to a lot of hobby blacksmiths. If the price is right, these will be extremely popular for sure! Can't wait to watch you put it to work! Congrats!!!
Thanks dude. not used to such excitment. I tend to be more reserved and British like ;D cheers J
Hey! Thank you so much for your kind comments and subscribing, patterns are now available on my Etsy shop detailed in the description and to say thank you here is a discount code for 20% off! just type POWERHAMMER1 as a coupon code. cheers J
That welding is so dam amazing! I wish I could weld half as good
Thank you so much. Hope to do a video soon on my tips for a decent weld using a cheap machine. When I get the time. Cheers J
@@joshuadelisle I'm going to definitely have a go at making that power hammer probably kill my self doing it haha. Look forward to the welding video!
This was educational and entertaining, Cuddling your powerhammer is definitely a must have feature!
Ha ha! Thank you so much for your kind comments and subscribing, patterns are now available on my Etsy shop detailed in the description and to say thank you here is a discount code for 20% off! just type POWERHAMMER1 as a coupon code. cheers J
Great stretch of the imagination. Taking things to another level. Thanks for your humility and your inspiration 🤟
Thank you so much for your kindness. Cheers J
Dude! Absolutely fantastic!! I’m along for the ride and can’t wait to see the plans!! Thanks you for your hard work and wish you the best of luck when taking it to market!!!
Thank you Ben! I'm going to give it trial to see how it holds up and design out any gremlins. Will do another video on it when ready. Cheers J
Hey! Thank you so much for your kind comments and subscribing, patterns are now available on my Etsy shop detailed in the description and to say thank you here is a discount code for 20% off! just type POWERHAMMER1 as a coupon code. cheers J