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My old power hammer clutch gave out mid-project last Thursday
I was working on a big leaf spring knife, about 3 hours into the draw, when the drive belt just started slipping. The clutch plates on my 50 pound Anyang were totally worn down. I mean, the thing is from the 90s, so maybe it's just me but I should have seen it coming. Had to stop everything, order new friction discs online for about 80 bucks, and wait 4 days for shipping. Ended up finishing the blade with a hand hammer, which was a serious workout. Anyone have a good source for older power hammer parts, or should I just start machining my own replacements?
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the_val10d ago
Hold up, you finished a leaf spring draw by hand? That's wild. I get a sore shoulder just thinking about it. Three hours in and then having to switch to a hand hammer sounds like pure punishment. My arm would have just quit on me.
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