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1908 Article-Foglesong Machine Co., Power Hammer |
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Machinery Magazine, V14, May 1908, pg. 647 |
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DAYTON POWER HAMMER
The accompanying half-tone illustrates a power hammer, manufactured by the Foglesong Machine Co., Dayton, Ohio, and known as the Dayton spring-cushioned helve hammer. The machine is intended to meet the demand for a first-class, moderate-priced machine, adapted for the requirements of general manufacture, blacksmith shops, wagon and carriage makers, etc. This machine has been in use in the factory of the makers, subjected to all kinds of work, and under all kinds of conditions, for a long time, and although embodying some interesting features in Its design, it is by no means experimental. One of the features of this machine is a friction clutch instead of the common belt tightener for starting and stopping the machine and controlling the stroke. Another feature of importance, not possessed by the upright style of hammer, is that of permitting such work as welding of circular pieces, tires, etc., to be done very conveniently, as there are no parts in the construction of the hammer which will obstruct the placing of work of any shape on the anvil. This feature will be greatly appreciated by blacksmiths. The driving shaft and the helve are made of hammered spindle steel. The helve is made a tapered fit. and keyed into the head, which is placed between strong and durable steel springs. Provisions are made so that all necessary adjustments can be made instantly, and the foot treadle is arranged so that the operator can stand in the front or on either side of the hammer when operating it, the variation of the foot pressure on the treadle regulating both the rapidity and the force of the blow.
This hammer is made in two sizes, No. 2 and No. 3. The No. 2 hammer weighs 900 pounds and occupies a floor space of 48 x 20 inches. The distance from the base to the top of the anvil is 24 inches, the length of the helve is 26¼ inches, and its diameter at the large end 2 inches. The length of the stroke is 8 inches. The speed of the driving pulley is 300 revolutions. Its diameter being 12 inches; the width of the belt is 2½ inches, and the power required for driving is from ½ to ¾ H.P. On this hammer the manufacturers themselves have welded 1¾-inch steel axles and ¾ x 3-inch tires. The No. 3 hammer is larger and weighs 1,500 pounds, occupying a floor space of 50 x 20 inches. The distance from the base to the top of the anvil is 28 inches, the length of the helve is 34 inches, the diameter being 3 inches. The length of the stroke is 8 inches. The speed of the driving pulley is 250 revolutions per minute, its diameter being 18 inches; the width of the belt is 4 inches, and the power required from ¾ to 1 H.P.
US Patent: 630,041
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1908 Foglesong Machine Co., Power Hammer
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