Spark plug
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I'm in the beginning stages of planning / building a tractor mounted post driver. I'm starting to collect materials and the likes.
I have just got a couple of universal beams one of witch will be used for the main upright, I have some hydraulic rams that may or may not be of use for this project. But the main thing that has been giveing me a headache is the hammer weight that will hit the post.
There are two options that I have in mind either a big lump of square or round steel bar, the other Bering a fabricated container made from steel then filled with lead. Both have there potential problems as the target weight I'm aiming for is 200kg.
Dose any one have any suggestions for the best way to do this, or any better ideas?
I have just got a couple of universal beams one of witch will be used for the main upright, I have some hydraulic rams that may or may not be of use for this project. But the main thing that has been giveing me a headache is the hammer weight that will hit the post.
There are two options that I have in mind either a big lump of square or round steel bar, the other Bering a fabricated container made from steel then filled with lead. Both have there potential problems as the target weight I'm aiming for is 200kg.
Dose any one have any suggestions for the best way to do this, or any better ideas?