pkozloski Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Was looking at power hammers and went to the strikertool website... are they still in business? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fosterob Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Yes, he is in California, Sacramento area if I remember, should be ph# on his site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Browne Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 FYI, I contacted Striker to get some info on the 165 through the website about a month ago (when the website was still up), and got zero response. I also called the sales rep in Sacramento, left a message and got no call back. This is what is posted now on the former striker tools US website:All Service or Spare Parts Requests Should Be Directed To:All Service or Spare Parts Requests Should Be Directed To: 101, Xin Jian Nan Lu, Qixian County Shanxi, P.R. China Post Code: 030900Shanxi No.2 Forging Press Machinery354-522-2767 - Office354-522-5197 - Fax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesrjohnson Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 David, if you or anybody else is interested in a 165 lb. power hammer, I have a 2003 Anyang two piece 165 that is for sale. I bought this from the estate of the previous distributor and has never been used. All of my hammers are set up and tested prior to shipping. Normally this hammer would sell for $13,800. I am asking $9,000 for the hammer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Larson Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 I was speaking a few weeks ago to a Canadian firm formerly connected to Striker and was told the USA and Canada connections are defunct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Gilmore Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Hello Calub, Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spears Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Last summer (end of July) when I was shopping for a power hammer my second email to Striker tools looked like this: Hello, I hope you folks are still in business. I have called and emailed and still would like a price on a stc-55 power hammer. Please send me an email with price for hammer and shipping. I don’t have a fork lift so a lift gate will be needed. I’m located in the Huntsville “north Alabama” area. Thank you. That got a response and the gentleman informed me of an 88 model and a KA75 being the only things stock. The price was extremely high for the Striker compared to what everyone else has to offer, but otherwise he did have something on hand brand new. The only downside I felt was product availability. You have a website showing these beautiful machines, and if I'm going to spend the kind of money it takes to obtain one, you xxxx well ought to have what the hell I ask for!! Even though I had a monetary change in my life and got stuck having to build my own power hammer, I give a special thanks to Mr Johnson with the Anyang product line. Always there to answer questions for the customer above and beyond. Thank you also Mr Larson with the Ironkiss product line. New expanded line of Ironkiss hammers for 2010, OUTSTANDING!! I may not be able to own a commercial hammer for some time, but your existence and communication goes further than you may know. Furthermore, if Striker products truly are not available, ABANA needs to remove their ad from their publications. Why waste the ink. My apologies to those who find what I write offensive. Regards, Spears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Larson Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Thanks, Spears. Hope your hammer works well. If you need help, shoot me a comment on my new blog here on IFI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuge Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Hey Spears - Those two guys are tops. Love reading your blog John, and James is definitely got the support thing dialed. But.....as a machine buyer I dont like seeing any of the suppliers go under. Competition is good. I'm sure people on the west coast in the market for a hammer in the future are bummed. Tough to get an IronKiss to Cali. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
781 Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I heard Postvilleblacksmith.com has a used 165 Striker for sale I would have been interested in it but have a SayMak 60K and no more room If you do contact them let tell them where yo heard it from. No commission to me but always nice to know what friend help you out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fosterob Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Sorry for mis-information guys, not that long ago I spoke with the striker guy about his platen tables. I did not like them because the edges were un-machined raw casting but they were very thick and heavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senft Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Does anyone have experience with this outfit?- http://sino-texasimports.net/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesrjohnson Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 I shared a few emails with the owner, nice guy, but he is no longer importing hammers. He only bought a small amount of hammers, and quickly found out that with the cost of shipping/customs, their just wasn't enough profit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philip in china Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 If you look at another popular blacksmithing site you might find the answer to this question regarding Striker. I am not going to repeat it in case it is incorrect and I get sued! As a general question, unrelated to the above paragraphin any way, how much on the $ do bankruptcy sales make? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Bankruptcy sales: I have seen them go from $2 on the dollar to 2 cents on the dollar---*depending* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstermetal Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 If you look at another popular blacksmithing site you might find the answer to this question regarding Striker. I am not going to repeat it in case it is incorrect and I get sued! As a general question, unrelated to the above paragraphin any way, how much on the $ do bankruptcy sales make? well if your got going to spill the beans at least point us to read the info ourselves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hammer Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 If I recall correctly, AnvilFire reported they received a bankruptcy notice from Striker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james gonzalez Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Well, this is the first I have read of striker company's apparent demise. I have an #88 and the think works beautifully. Too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hammer Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Bankruptcy doesn't always mean demise... Sometimes it's the start of a re-structuring... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironton Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 I have a 3 year old 165# Striker one piece hammer for sale, if anybody is interested. It has had little use and has been in storage for the last year or more... Asking $8000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will. K. Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Where is it located? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstermetal Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Man that's a deal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Salvati Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 James Johnson has a 2 piece brand new 165 for 9000$ IIRC also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironton Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Sorry about that... I'm located in Kalispell, Montana. There is also an extra set of dies that go with the hammer. I also have a forklift available, so loading will not be an issue. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pike3e Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Does anyone have any info of parts are available for these hammers through a dealer or the factory? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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