tapping machine to hammer....

[dutch]

little covid lockdown project.

Last year I purchased an Eckold hand held pneumatic planishing hammer.
It`s time to build a frame for it... so, instead of building a whole new frame, I purchased this old tapping machine last week.

It has a nice heavy base and 6" cast column. The top of the machine can roll up & down about 5" which enables me to get my panels in even with big flanges and such.

I tore the whole thing down and cut plates for the upper arm which will hold the hammer later on. I`ll get some pics tomorrow.

[kenny c]

This will be a cool build. Keep us posted.

[Old Iron]

[smallfoot]

That's gonna be a cool tool.

[forbigpicture]

^^^^ Yeah man !!!!

[Burgerman]

Keep those photos coming Dutch.

[dutch]

My machinist friend does all milling and turning for this thing. The spindle housing will get a solid 2" shaft which will hold the main bolts for the upper arm. On the other end a quick release clamp will hold the hammer.
Got a start...