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I have been offered a Hercules power hammer for $500. The owner sais it needs work (new motor set up)and that it is around a 50-60lb ram and has been outside for this winter. It is the first hammer that is local that i can afford. I'll get some pictures for you guys soon! any advise is very welcome, i will try to answer any questions as well as I can.

Josh

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Jump on it, just be careful not to break your arm getting your money out of your pocket too fast :o . A friend of mine got a small helve hammer that had no motor and needed lots of work for about $750 if I remember correctly. He may also have other stuff you "need" when you pick it up so be sure to have extra cash with you. Good luck :D

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I had my Hercules running on 7.5hp. which is about rite .
although you could go less or double up a couple of 3hp motors.
the general rule is 5hp per hundred weight . Although in my experience you can often get away with less on mechanicals (I have had a goliath, the little brother to the herculies and a 60lb er running on 2x 1/2 hp motors and a jack shaft.)
I second the jump in and get it call.
check wear on the top flywheel to axle bearing and the two top bearings .(these are the most expensive fix) tightness of the arm bearings and pins is nice but an easy fix if not so good.

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I am going to be calling again today, i dont think he would get cold feet, he is a member of the OABA with me, and he has 3 of them.... we had a conversation in person about it when he offered it to me, he says he HAS to get rid of it

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  • 3 weeks later...

I am going to be calling again today, i dont think he would get cold feet, he is a member of the OABA with me, and he has 3 of them.... we had a conversation in person about it when he offered it to me, he says he HAS to get rid of it


What happened? Did you get the hammer? Love to see some pics if you did.
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Maybe his wife will answer the phone, then you can tell her you want to buy it and is he available to talk. She, if like most wives will tell to get rid of the junk. :D . Other option is to show up with the CASH in hand.
Good luck
smith out

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