Steampressowner Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 I am the guy who has the 2 Chambersburg Steam Hammers, model #200 I believe, mentioned in another post. One is in fine condition, the other is in pieces. I am located in Baton Rouge, LA. I'm not sure what to ask for these giants, but I know they have alot of scrap value and would like to offer them to a blacksmith who would appreciate them. There is a guy interested in splitting the scrap fee tomorrow afternoon in exchange for hauling them off, I really hate to do that but my time has run out. I only found out yesterday what they really were. If anyone wants to make an offer, do so by 8AM Friday. I have pictures I can email or text. Email: mikeweeks@deloachmarine.com or call 225-241-6686. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbruce Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Somebody please, Strike while the iron is HOT!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian robertson Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 what do these hammers weigh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstermetal Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Yes! Please dont scrap these! Dillion? Hes not that far from you.... Get in that big Ford of yours and get goin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sask Mark Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 If I was 2000 miles closer, I would buy them just to save them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fosterob Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 What is the scrap value per ton where the hammers are located, that with the weight will set the price? I hope someone close to them is able to strike while the iron is hot as macbruce said. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old N Rusty Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 I could walk to these hammers... but I could only look at them and weep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillon Sculpture Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 4800 lbs. worth of scrap and a bunch of history lost. I have one, no skin of my nose but out of all the hammers I have had I believe it to be the best in control, power and versatility. Someone should wire $500 bucks and let it set till they can pick it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javan C.R. Dempsey Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 I already asked about something like that, seller said they can't sit long because the property has been leased and promised to move them off it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peacock Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 I talked to him about an hour ago we are working on a deal, but it is a bit of a stretch for me. 850 miles may be the deal breaker, if someone is closer and can handle it let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clinton Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Amazing what some people will send to scrap, I was talking to a guy at work today about wanting to build a hydraulic press and he tells me that they just sent one to the scrap yard that had a 12 inch cylinder (approx. from his description). The fork lift 6000 lb capacity would just barley lift it. He said they got it from Boeing- doah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javan C.R. Dempsey Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Yeah I've seen 3 older tool room type metal lathes at my local scrap yard recently, already laying sideways in the pile with the handles busted off, which kills me. No signs of there being anything wrong with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old N Rusty Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 I can offer space to store these hammers here in Baton Rouge, free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstermetal Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Thats a mighty nice offer.... I hope someone can take you up on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian robertson Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 any word on the fate of these hammers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrichard76 Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 I'm the person who purchased these hammers. We've just finished moving them to their new home. A little clarification - the ad stated these were 2 - 200lb hammers, but it looks like the second disassembled hammer is a 400lb utility. The cylinder is marked 4H 922 and the 200lb is marked 2H 776 LO on the tup. So far it looks as though all the parts are there for both hammers! On another note, the 200lb is from the same serial range and Army Corps of Engineers designation as Danger Dillon's hammer. I guess that leaves 58 more unaccounted for! I would greatly appreciate any help on finding manuals or parts diagrams for these hammers. Looking forward to getting these cleaned up, reassembled and into operation again! Mike Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potatoeman Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Fantastic ! I felt really bad when I thought these hammers were going to scrap. Congratulations on your new iron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fosterob Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Congratulations and welcome. Does it look like you have all the parts to put the bigger one back together? What will you do with them? I am sure i speak for everyone here in that we are glad they did not get scrapped. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrichard76 Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Thanks! It looks(so far) like all the parts are there! I am a knifemaker and also do some blacksmithing. I will primarily use these for making damascus. These will be a significant improvement to my 25 lb Little Giant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian robertson Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 will these hammers be running on steam or compressed air? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Hanson Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Good deal and fantastic hammers! Glad someone is putting them back to wok!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbruce Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Thanks! It looks(so far) like all the parts are there! I am a knifemaker and also do some blacksmithing. I will primarily use these for making damascus. These will be a significant improvement to my 25 lb Little Giant! It's a great thing you saved em' I reckon 98% of us would have mourned the loss of those proud artifacts of American Industry for some time............Worst case of Hammeritis I've ever seen! You could forge your 25 LG into Damascus with that 400.... :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrichard76 Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 I am very happy to save these hammers. I would have been really sick to find out they had gone to scrap. It's bad enough knowing that a previous owner had scrapped rest of the shop's contents, which was said to be packed full of equipment. I found dies and springs from little giant hammers there as well. Seems as though anything that could be hauled out got scrapped. Good thing the scrap guys couldn't handle these! The 400 frame was toppled over outside the shop apparently from a failed attempt to drag it off. I will be running these off of air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrichard76 Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 I don't think my little giant will fit into my forge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old N Rusty Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Man I have paid to be in the yeller pages for going on 18 years. Oh ! why couldn't these folks have ask me if perhaps I would have been interested in buying blacksmith tools! I feel the high prices paid for SCRAP certainly encourages "crimes against equipment". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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