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Old 12-27-2011, 08:46 AM
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John, what is that white vertical tube on the back of this machine? Water trap?


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Old 12-27-2011, 09:47 AM
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John, what is that white vertical tube on the back of this machine? Water trap?


If I’m remembering correctly CP called it an air reservoir tank on their original blueprints. Personally it’s a stupid idea that I don’t recommend anyone copying, I can’t see any performance difference between the 36” hammer in the photo and my 24” hammer that doesn’t have one so it was a waste of my time fabricating it. Live & learn --- hopefully. ~ John Buchtenkirch
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Old 12-27-2011, 01:57 PM
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I have a 12" CP that's on a home made stand. Working height is way too low. I usually like my machines about elbow height, and am planning on building a new base for it to get it up to that height. Any other suggestions?
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Old 11-26-2012, 09:08 PM
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Default cp planishing hammer

Hello,

John ...saw your post on all of your planishing hammers...Do you have any for sale???
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Old 11-29-2012, 06:03 PM
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Brad, those photos are probably well over 15 years old. When Grumman was auctioned off I bought every planishing hammer they sold. All of those hammers are long gone (sold) except for the ones I still use in my own business. Sorry ~ John Buchtenkirch
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I recently acquired an old Chicago Pneumatic planishing hammer. I've used it a few times to get the hang of it and really like the tool. As with any tool, I'm sure there are setup parameters and techniques which should be adhered to when using the tool. Does anyone know the operating pressures I should be using? Also, what is the ideal distance between the upper hammer and lower die? Is there a place which I can download an operators manual for this thing?

I don't want to go 'hog wild' and end up with a broken tool!

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Old thread back from the dead . Just bought a 12” CP and looking for assembly manuals etc online but no luck, and will also need some info on set up..
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