Power hammer

They have been used by blacksmiths, bladesmiths, metalworkers, and manufacturers since the late 1880s, having replaced trip hammers.

Power hammers are rated by weight of moving parts that act directly on the work piece.

These tended to be the largest models as the great energy of steam was needed to operate them.

Steam and mechanical power hammers were made into the middle of the 20th century in the United States.

At the end of the 19th century the mechanical power hammer became popular in smaller blacksmith and repair shops.