Notched combination dies for the Say-Mak hammer

When I purchase the new Say-Mak power hammer, I also purchased several sets of dies. One set is a rather unusual set of combination dies that have a notch cut out of one corner of the bottom die.

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[MrDukaman]

The capabilities of that hammer are endless. Thx again for sharing.... paul

[TheDad]

WOW!!! The spread that you were able to work out the jaw and bolster of the tongs was AMAZING! And the finial was absolutely amazing. You've got a keeper there boss.

[Finn-McCool]

What an incredible hammer, the potential seems endless. I mean, stopping short of drop forging a crank shaft kind of endless. But within one man possibilities....endless. 😊

[steelpennyforge]

The Say-Mak sure made short work of the tong blank! I agree with you that the hooks looks great with that point. Thanks for sharing!

[geneclifford]

Well I think that new hammer you have will sure save your arm and wrist in the long run. Keep up the great video's. Take Care

[TigerLion]

I’ve got 2 sets of dues other than the standard flat dies. One for aggressive drawing out and one for Japanese style blades. This video is extremely helpful in helping understand how to start unlocking the potential of each set. The machine SP60 is really great and I enjoy mine. I’ve been meaning to ask Helmut what size stock this can handle. I’ve used 2x2 inch and it works quite well.

[x]

I am still wrestling with the hows, whos and whats of designing the die system for my treadle hammer. I had no idea how involved this can get. Thanks for posting this edition John.

[marcsenteney]

I am very jealous of your power hammer sir! One day I will have one! And thank you for sharing your time with it and what you can do with it! The possibilities are endless.

[wyoblacksmithtools]

Thanks John!  I am trying to figure out how this notch is any different than just doing the same thing on a square flat die.  The only thing I can come up with, is that the notch allows you to get the work closer to the center of the dies.  That would seem to be an advantage.  Keep in mind that I am not the sharpest hot cut hardy in the shop, and many things escape me.  Jerry

[bobrees]

I look forward to seeing you discover more and more things that can be done with the Say-Mak in the next few years. I highly doubt that you have even scratched the surface yet.

[mikechapple]

I had thought about making combo diets like that for my power hammer. What suggestions would you have for doing so, ....material, etc.

Watching you at the Say Mak hammer, why are anvils so large? The die portion is so small compared to the anvil.

[lenblacksmith]

Really good John, love that hammer and die. Your camera keeps going out of focus, don't know if you know or not. Does it in a few video's now.

[cypherian]

Didn't you say those dies were a]made backward do to some miss comm between you and the retailer ?

[luukderksen]

And what about block brushes and other types of metal brushes or substitutes.

[rafer]

Where you get that pimpin hat? Welding hat?