westerwald

Thanks for all the replies.

Hello I have a chance to purchase a 25 lb Bradley Helve. It is missing the wood on the main beam and the foot bar. The owner has told me it is also missing the dies. He has said everything else is there and it turns freely. The babbitt is good.. I can buy it for near $1000.00. I want this style of hammer to put in a hewn log smithy. I want to run it with one of our hit and miss engines. Does any one have an idea of the required hp I will need to power this thing? Also for the price is this a fair deal? I have the oak to replace any wood but the dies are a concern. Thanks for your answers.