Workshops

Ken Jansen Hammer-In April 5
I will be having a hammer in at my shop to assemble the ring project that we are donating to the auction. It will back at my shop in the 5th of April and will be an all day event all are welcome to attend. I will have some blank rings on hand if someone wants to decorate one, or has a device to decorate one with they can bring it and assemble it there. Bring your favorite hammer I will have gas and coal forged as well as anvils to work on.
From south on Hwy 61, about 9 miles north of Wentzville. Turn right on Himmel Rd. After about 1.5 miles turn right on Carter road. Not quite a mile down Carter there is an “S” turn. I am the first driveway after the “S” turn and about ¼ mile off the county road. I am the only house on the drive. From north on Hwy 61; About 5 miles south of troy turn left on Himmel rd and then the same as above.



Treadle Hammer Workshop
08 BAM Treadle Hammer Workshop The BAM 08 Treadle Hammer Workshop is a go. Six (6) members have signed up for the workshop and Bob Alexander has the steel. If you are interested in helping with the workshop, here are the dates and location info. Pre-Workshop: 12 & 13 April at Bob Alexander's shop in DeSoto. MO Assembly (final) workshop: 26 & 27 April - also at Bob Alexander's shop in DeSoto, MO At most workshops, some BAM members show up to help, so feel welcome to come to assist build the treadle hammers. The production bottleneck is usually welding, so good welders will be welcome. Give Bob a call if you can assist with the welding duties. Bob Alexander's shop phone: 636-586-5350 The best time to call Bob is early in the morning. One treadle hammer will be made for BAM to auction at the 08 BAM Conference so if you didn't get in the workshop, plan to bid on the BAM treadle at the conference auction. Bob Alexander: 14009 Hardin Rd, DeSoto, MO 63020 Shop Phone 636-586-5350 Best to call Bob early mornings – phone calls are better than emails for contacting Bob Submitted by Ned Digh 573-642-9502






Trouble With Spare Tire Hammer

This was sent in by one of our members

We were using a Spare Tire Hammer and we started noticing that it was not running smoothly and we could smell burnt rubber.
After some investigation we found that the spot welds that hold the motor to the motor base had broken and the motor was about to fall all on the floor.
We disassembled the motor and rewelded the base and it is now fine. The power hammer was made during the BAM clinic Thanksgiving 2005.
There were 18 or 19 hammers built during the clinic, all with the same electric motors.
Be sure to check your Spare Tire Hammer for bad welds. You should always check your power hammer and other power equipment for problems, before each use.