Helve hammer won't hammer

[CaribouKai]

I'm at my wit's end.

I had my windmill set up with my quern and it worked like a dream. Got the mats to make a helve hammer and no matter what I try, it refuses to run.

Gear will be going like crazy in gale or near gale winds, but the second I engage the clutch, I might get 4 hammers out of it if I'm lucky before it comes to a full stop. Tried without the transmission and clutch and it wouldn't move either.

Am I missing something?

[Brady_The]

I am by no means a power expert, but from my understanding you are converting torque into speed with this setup, which the helve hammer can't utilize.

In order to have a working helve hammer you have two options:

a) Replace the large gear with a small one.

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b) Use the central shaft of the large gear as the output, instead of the rim.

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[Grummsh]

I guess ill just post a video which helped me understand how it all works from a while back - cant go wrong with Papa Cheddar:

 

[CaribouKai]

Thanks, guys; that worked perfectly and the video is very helpful.