Danny C

Just an up date, Ram guide plate about finished, pretty close fit to get the cross bolts in but looks like it is doable, biggest problem I see is getting the frame cleaned up and true so the new assy. will be in line with the anvil/sow block. I will post some pics when it gets on and let all know if it works or I wind up sending it to the junk pile. On a side note thanks for the tips on finding another hammer, one in NY and I think there is a LG in a shop yard in CA. I am trying to get my hands on, just waiting on a reply.

We cut quite a few for BBQ pits in our shop, anywhere from 50 to 500 gal tanks. safest way to cut it 50# co2 remove the tank fittings small regulated hose from co2 to tank fitting holes fill the propane tank till sniffer says safe or carefully fan a top opening until you get a whiff of the co2, caution it will burn/irritate your nose if you get to much. The co2 is heavier than air so when it comes out the top your tank is full of a non combustible gas, put the torch to it and feel 100% safe, Have never had a problem doing this but did pop a 25 gal full of water once, That will scare the daylites out of you if you are still in one piece

Thomas our business is in central California, I have been looking at other hammers one a big blu in NM but my blacksmith wants to stay with the LG if at all possible, he is not dead in the water as our 50# runs tike a well oiled clock, just small for the work the 100 was doing, and like all top notch smitthys he is a fussy old fart, want to see him hit the roof turn his hammer backwards on the anvil, guarantee he will spit and bang. Danny

I thank all for the responses, started building the replacement bolt on slide last nite, hopefully it will work and solve the issue, But would still like to find a good frame Thank you Lee Conatser Welding and Machine Fabrication and repair of Ag equipment since 1962

I will try to get some pictures up in a couple of days, just pulled the hammer out to the shop floor and stripped it down, the frame is in 4 pcs behind the slides, just barely attached at the bottom, cracked all the way around and across the bolt holes. may try welding it, I have put some nasty cast back together with Rockmount rods but don't know if I would trust it again, looking at it, I may machine a new slide assy. clean up the frame and bolt it on, biggest problem I see with that, is getting the face true so it lines up again, not much room between the bolt holes and main frame, but just need a bit of clearance.

I have a late model LG 100# serial # in the 1500's my blacksmith has been running this hammer for years but last month the main frame let go behind the hammer head, we have been welding for many years and this break is not going to weld, called Sid to try and find another frame but so far nothing. happened on this site while looking for another hammer and hoping some one can offer a lead on another 100#er, I also have an old style 100# LG that would make a parts machine if there is any interest that serial # is in the 900 if I remember right.