Western Giant Trip Hammer

[Sask Mark]

I was just wondering if anyone here has any experience with Western Giant trip hammers. Here is a picture of my 25 pounder.



As you can see, they closely resemble the old style LG. Does anyone here know if the components are compatible with LG parts? There are a couple of parts on mine that might need replacement before too much longer.

I have taken plenty of pictures and measurements and sent them to Keri at LG at her request, but have not received any feedback. LG has only seen 1 other Western Giant before (it was for sale on ebay).

I purchased mine 16 years ago for $300 and it sat disassembled. A couple of months ago I reassembled it and mounted a 1hp motor and got it running again (probably the first time it has run in over 50 years). In my EXTREMELY limited experience, it seems to strike well, the speed can be somewhat controlled with the treadle, and the clutch is not dragging (i.e. it stops pounding when the foot treadle is disengaged). It is the only trip hammer I have ever used, so take my review with a huge grain of salt.

Any information that anyone can provide on Western Giants would be greatly appreciated.

Mark

[Bentiron1946]

That sure looks like my LG 25#. Must be a clone.

[Lamey Knives]

Yep its one of many "Little Giant" clones, so the basic pertinent info. for the LG will also apply to your hammer. There was also the "Jardine" Hammer that was made in Canada, it too a LG clone.

Sid may be able to tell you what parts are interchangeable.

[Sask Mark]

Thanks for the info! If the parts are compatible, all the better!

[mindovermetal]

what a 50lb trip hammer worth in today world used

[Finnr]

I got mine free. But that isn't to say it was worth that. It was a case of a fellow not being able to move it out in the time he had. I see rebuilts going in this area for 3000 plus.
Finnr

[Daryl]

Save for being a Jardine, mine is an identical twenty-five pounder, including the v-groove cut for the belt. I use a flat belt on mine. I am pretty happy with mine, as even before I bolted it to the floor, two hours of use and it only moved a couple of inches.