If I was closer and had any extra funds atm, I would save this for myself, but since I ain't and I don't, this is for everyone. 5 Bradleys of different configurations and running conditions, all prices seem very reasonable: http://cleveland.craigslist.org/search/sss?catAbb=sss&query=blacksmith*+power+hammer&srchType=A&sort=date


Individual links in case the above doesn't work:

http://cleveland.craigslist.org/tls/2665213064.html
http://cleveland.craigslist.org/tls/2665202230.html
http://cleveland.craigslist.org/tls/2665184212.html
http://cleveland.craigslist.org/tls/2665165604.html

Looks like one helve and a bunch of compacts/uprights/whatever?


Man oh man I want the 200lber.

Awesome...

I hope some people can save and rebuild those.

Phil

Anyone know what kind of foundation you'd have to have under one of these hammers? sure would like to see one of those in my shop, if cutting up my landlords floor wasn't an issue.

Those have been for sale for a while, I think there are/were a member here, Welder Jim's There are no Compacts in the bunch. They are guided ram helves and 1 strap hammer.

Obviously I don't know the difference between all these Bradleys. Thanks for clarifying Lamey.

Around here we've run lots of different hammers right on the floor with a timber pad underneath. I think one of them (in the Craig's list ad) was a straight helve (un-guided). I'd be happy with any of them.

I think they are Jim's as well...honest guy.
I remember the listing for the auction he got them at....there was a large amount of tooling dies with them..it appears he is keeping those dies.

I think any of them running would be useful for a smith..either those from Jim or the one from Stewart. A running hammer is a good thing and you will quickly adapt to the tool you have.

Ric

Stuart, I can't seem to figure out how to view any of the older topics in tailgating since the last update. When I select "load more topics" it says there aren't any.


So you might want to repost.

3 guided helve, 1guided helve strap hammer and 1 cushioned helve hammer. If any one wants a hammer to draw stock fast you cannot beat the cushioned helve hammer ( my opinion). All of these hammers will make great additions to a shop. If there is a down side they do take up more floor space than most. I got a 125# guided helve from Matt Lamey and 2 40# cushioned helves, I have ran them for several years on 6 inches of 7 bag mix concrete, 2 inches of hard yellow pine and a 1/2 inch conveyor belt. No problems at all. I think the 22 to 1 ram to anvil ratio is the key. Another up side is they can easily be taken apart into smaller parts with a few big wrenches. Makes moving them much easier if you have limited lifting capacity.
I can tell you more if you like needless to say I like Bradleys.

Aye, I love the Bradley's also, the aesthetic and overall style of them is highly alluring to me. If I could find a bigger one within 5 hours drive and a decent price, I'd be all over it.

Wew! I'd love to have one of those! Like someone already mentioned, bradly helve hammers look neat. Just so beefy.....which is why I wouldn't be able to put one in my shop. No way to get it in there.

Yes those are mine. There is also a Sullivan upsetter/hammer that is going as well. Depending on my work schedule, we might be able to work something out on delivery in the continetal U.S.You would have to have a way to unload it. I don't always have my phone on me or answer unknown calls when I'm working, My phone number is 330-461 387zero, my email is welder_jimhATyahoo.com with a call back number. I try to check my email daily. I can load any of those with no problem onto a flatbed. As far as a foundation goes, My 2b nazel is sitting on 3x9" timber lagged to the floor and I don't have any problems with it, The floor is about 5 " thick. I've also run them just sitting on a rubber cushion anchored to the floor as well. Thanks.

I'm going to give you a call Jim and see if we can't work something out. One of those should be mine, I'm pretty sure it was a sign that I found them. ;)

Uh, how much for all of em? :blink:

Hey hey now Danger, don't be stingy with the Bradleys man. I really want that 200lber. :P

Hey Grant, is that anything like the upsetter you have kicking about ?

Hey Grant, is that anything like the upsetter you have kicking about ?

Yep, that's the exact same beast. It comes with a jackhammer type ram for the upsetter. I replaced that with a hydraulic ram of about 50 ton.

Yep, that's the exact same beast. It comes with a jackhammer type ram for the upsetter. I replaced that with a hydraulic ram of about 50 ton.

Why did you replace the jackhammer ram?

Why did you replace the jackhammer ram?

Well, it gave a longer stroke, more power and was MUCH QUIETER! Besides, a larger breaker like that can take more than 100 CFM of air!

Where oh where do you guys get all of the air?


That's a little limerick I just wrote.


Seriously, is 3ph power and multi-thousand a month electricity bills a given for playing with the big toys? = My power bill is already pretty outrageous. Is there something I'm missing here? Should I invest in a generator?

Well, it gave a longer stroke, more power and was MUCH QUIETER! Besides, a larger breaker like that can take more than 100 CFM of air!

Lots of good reasons

Where or where do you guys get all of the air?

That's a little limerick I just wrote.

You call that a limerick?

A Limerick is more like:

There was a young lad name Dempsey

Who had tired of programming CNC

So he went to the town

Where the big blacksmiths pound

And cried "I wanna be just like them, see"?

*sigh*


See what I mean? I needs help! =D


Ok, maybe not a "limerick" but definitely a little "ditty". ;)

Some folks get engine driven compressors like you see running jackhammers at construction sites.