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Grünthal Saiger Works - Neuhammer

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    January 18, 2023

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    The Neuhammer, whose basic structure also dates from the 16th century, is on the left side of the Flöha. It was put into operation in 1586. In a wheel room …
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    October 10, 2024

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    The Neuhammer is located outside the ring wall on the other side of Grünthaler Strasse. It was built in 1586/87 as a replacement for the Kleiner Hammer, which had been converted into a brewery. Three hammers worked in it, which were driven by a water wheel with a diameter of 4.28 fathoms (approx. 8.50 m) via an oak shaft using cams. Another water wheel drove the bellows of the forge fire via a rod.

    The hammers were mainly used for forging kettles, bowls and small sheets of metal.
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    January 5, 2025

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