The SM-34, SM-50 and SM-60 need a base of at least 9" height to sit on. This allows for foot throttle travel and raises the lower die to the proper working height.

The best arrangement is a steel base as shown at right, although wood timbers will work in a pinch. Concrete is not recommended for this part. The floor upon which the hammer and base sit can either be dirt, 6" reinforced concrete or, the best, a separate pad, 36" x 72" x 24" deep, which is isolated from the existing slab and poured flush with the floor.

Powerhammers offers a welded steel base available at the time you buy your new Sahinler Air Hammer:

Welded Steel Base Pricing:		SM-34		$795
		SM-50, SM-60		$975

If you want to build the base yourself, Powerhammers will provide the plans free of charge with your hammer order.