Straight-Post Air Power Hammer (Model I) The one simple, compact device that can save much "arm and hammer" work on small parts is a bench-top air power hammer. The Straight-Post Air Power Hammer (Model I) shapes up to 14-gauge steel, and easily planishes the tough metals–from welded stainless steel sheet to soft aluminum and copper parts that have been roughed or bouged on the bag.
Two dozen dies are available for various rapid shaping and planishing tasks. "Shaping" is defined as heavy forming work requiring rapid stretching, shrinking, or contouring. "Planishing" is defined as smoothing by light hammering. Shaping requires heavy force, while planishing requires only a little force.
Many people instinctively refer to all "air hammers" as "planishing" hammers, while neglecting the forming operations which must precede the planishing operations. In its truest sense, this machine is a "POWER HAMMER," and is also capable of "planishing."
This design has been in use since 1984, and one unit was recently tested for 2000 hrs. Since this tool is constantly in use in my shop, and in many other production shops, there is constant development, and refinement of tooling and parts for this product.
Standard Straight-Post
Deluxe Straight-Post
Super Deluxe Straight-Post
Angled-Post Air Power Hammer (Model II) NEW design for getting inside hollow sections. We have designed a brand-new lower post and have modified the frame to enable hollow sections to be worked with any of our air units. This model is more expensive than the earlier Straight-Post model because of the design and machine work. We do NOT offer this as plans-built, and we do NOT offer a parts kit.
Standard Angled-Post
Deluxe Angled-Post
Super Deluxe Angled-Post
Z-Post Air Power Hammer (Model III) For a long time there has been a need to planish or straighten deep inside the narrow openings, for parts such as airplane wingtips, motorcycle tanks, and various art forms. To meet this need we have developed the Z-Hammer. The design enables the frame to be fastened to the edge of the workbench, enabling very large round parts also to be worked with ease. The lower die-holder is integral with the extension arm, and is hardened, high-strength steel. Together with the other two frame designs, nearly every part of any shape can be straightened or planished. We do NOT offer this as plans-built, and we do NOT offer parts kits.
Standard Z-Post
Deluxe Z-Post
Super Deluxe Z-Post
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Package Descriptions:
Standard Air Hammer includes: • Air Hammer Operation Booklet • Frame • Upper Clamping Mechanism • Lower Die Post assembly • Medium Air Unit with fittings • Complete Air System • Basic Die Set (3-pc. lower button set, 1 small .498 Planisher) • Step Die/Riser (1") • 2 hr. Air Hammer Operations DVD included
Deluxe Air Hammer includes "Standard" set plus: • Die Block • .498 Steel Planisher, large • Shrinking Set (soft metals) • Roughing Head • Rubber Head • Flange Curving Die • Lower Die Very High Crown • Lower Die Large Flat
Super Deluxe Air Hammer includes "Deluxe" set plus: • Shrinking Set (hard metals) • Plastic Planishing Set • Lower Flanger Die • Small Reverse Die Set • Large Revers Die Set • Step Die/Riser (1.5")
Note: The Super Deluxe Package now includes all dies with the exception of our oversize roughing die which requires the extra very heavy air unit to use. There is a 10% discount given on the complete die set when you order the super deluxe air hammer package which is a savings of over $220.00
Instructional DVD Get an in-depth look at the TM Straight-Post Air Power Hammer in action with creator Kent White. Air Hammer Operations
Air Hammer Frame Special For our customers who already own either a Straight-Post or Angled-Post Air Hammer system, and wish to add another frame to use with their air units and die sets, we offer a special package price on a frame, post, upper clamp and air system. Price on request.
Air Hammer Links For a look at the traditional CHICAGO PNEUMATIC PLANISHING HAMMERS, both 16" and 36" stationary models, go to Chicago Pneumatic Planishing Hammers. Also see Kent's Vintage Handheld Planishing Hammers and Vintage Stationary Planishing Hammers.
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