December 8, 200916 yr Any ideas where to look for dies for aN e sEiErs fairbanks hammer. 150 lb?? Edited December 8, 200916 yr by TRIPP SPELLING MISTAKE
December 8, 200916 yr If you can provide accurate measurements of your sow block and ram dovetails , either Sid at Little Giant or Bob Bergmam at Postville Blacksmith Shop can machine and heat treat new dies for your hammer at a fair price. I've had good luck from both places.
December 10, 200916 yr The only way to get dies for a Fairbanks E is to have them custom made and its not cheap since they are so big. The quotes I've gotten were $800-$2000 for a pair. If you want I can get die measurements on the my hammers dies. I don't remember the dovetail measurements but the metal block needed for each is 6"x8"x4" (or maybe 4.5", not sure.) Heck I can even make a CAD drawing for you with all the measurements.
December 10, 200916 yr I have a set of dies for an A. I'll get the measurements and we'll see how they match up. They may be too small for yer E
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