I've been following this thread with much interest, and I've learned some valuable things about the Champion line of hammers. They don't seem to be too common and there isn't that much discussion of them.....this is probably the first thread I've seen devoted to Champions!
I purchased a #2 from the local DOT a couple of years ago, but I don't have it operational yet. It took me 2.5 years to finish my shop that will be home to the hammer and I'm just now moving in and hope (fingers crossed) that I could get the hammer running this summer or fall. I've included some pics of the hammer at its orginal location, in transport, and at home. It's a sizeable machine - I think the #2 is a 135lb class machine, the top of the pulley is about 8' off the ground, and the scales we crossed (pre & post hammer) put the weight at 3,900-4,000lbs.
I'm aware of one other #2 that a smith in KY obtained about the same time I did, and his is now up and running. I can't wait.......!
One question....I don't see any adjustments on the toggle arms to adjust the sag in the ram. I'm sure mine is over 3/4" of an inch. Without the threaded ends on the toggle arms how do I adjust this? Any thoughts, or should I just try it like it is?
Thanks! David