From $10K to $100K: Rebuilding Our 1946 Chambersburg Power Hammer!

Published at : 23 Dec 2025

Built in 1946 this nearly 80 year old Chambersburg power hammer only cost us $10k to buy more than a year ago. Now with installation, maintenance and tune up we’re over $100,000 into the project! Join Baker Forge CEO, Coy as he details the costs & recounts the journey installing this beast!

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:00 Hammer History
5:00 Hammer Arrives
6:00 Starting the Foundation
6:53 1st Concrete Pour
7:19 Timber and Anvil Install
8:50 Hurricane Helene
9:54 Second Concrete Pour
10:50 Frame Timber Goes In
12:13 Standing up the Hammer
14:17 Air Lines and Compressor
16:50 Electrical Issues
18:58 Painting
20:18 Turning on the Hammer
25:04 Making the Treadle
29:16 Forging Steel!
30:31 What did it cost?
38:16 Conclusion

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