Robert Hensarling – Mesquite Chair Artisan & Custom Knife Maker – Blacksmithing
| 100 Pound “Little Giant” Trip Hammer | |
| This is Ellie May. I bought her from the fine folks at the Houston Area Blacksmiths Association, then spend about a month restoring her. She was a sad site to behold before the restoration. I built the motor mount, supplied the motor (a three phase 1,100 RPM motor with a reduction that provides 275 RPM’s to the shaft pulley), and fabricated and installed a band brake system. Just like new now! | |
| Before restoration | |
| Brake bracket | |
| Brake bracket other side | |
| Tool holder made like the Clifton Ralph holder. | |
| First set of spring tools | |
| Spring tool and holder | |
| Foot treadle hold down bracket, adjustable | |
| A little foot extension I made, since the hammer is mounted on RR ties. I may change to a different type later. | |
| I’m tightening the crosshead. Even remembered to turn the motor off this time. I’m in the process of building a guard to cover the spring and arms. |