Mike Bellefeuille Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 I just picked up two 50 pound power hammers one is a LITTLE GIANT and the other one says THE MAYOR Excited to get these things going I was hoping I could learn the history on these, the little giant I can read the serial number its 4154 The other one I cannot find the serial number. Up until now I’ve been using a hammer an Annville and a hydraulic press, I am new to the power hammer game, I see some people referring to someone named Sid and that he may able to dig up the history with a nice email asking if he could do so. Excited to get my hands dirty. Any positive input is welcome, Thank you all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 The business has been passed on to a new owner; but they are still very helpful: http://www.littlegianthammer.com/ Repair parts, materials, etc and if you have a serial number they can tell you about the original owner: My 25# LG was sold Dec 28 1915 to a smith in Merino Colorado. Also are you aware of the book: "The Little Giant PowerHammer, Rebuilding, History, Use", Richard R. Kern And that is probably Mayer as the Mayer Brothers were in the original LG company and then later started another one under their name, (IIRC they made the Moloch powerhammer much like the LG). Chapter 11, History, of that book goes into details... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Bellefeuille Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Thank you. I live in Beach Park Illinois, north of Chicago and east of Gurnee. I picked up the power hammers in Waukegan Illinois Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Welcome aboard Mike, glad to have you. If you put your general location in the header you might be surprised how many members live within visiting distance. Telling us in one post will be forgotten as soon as we open the nest post. Being in your header puts it on every post. Y 50lb. LG was delivered to LA Heavy Hardware January 1913. How and when it got to Alaska is anybody's guess. It spent about 20 years before I got it at Irbi Knives in Moose Pass Alaska. I bought it at Irwin Cambell's estate sale about 2007. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jealdi Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Welcome aboard Mike. There are quite a few of us in IL! I'm down in Decatur, Buzz is a bit closer to you. I know there are some others too up in Bolingbrook area I think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electrichicken Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 (edited) Hello, I just became the proud owner of a 25 lb little Giant Trip hammer. The previous owner knows very little about it and I am very knew to them myself. I have many questions but would like to know more about it first. If can please tell me what year serial number 3492 is I would be grateful. It is finished Edited August 21, 2021 by Mod30 Remove excessive quote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 If you contact the current owners of the Little Giant Power Hammers; http://www.littlegianthammer.com/ They can tell you when it was made and shipped. They also have parts and information if you want/need to rebuild yours. They are nice folks too! (I strongly urge you to review their "helpful documents" section. Also are you aware of the book: "The Little Giant PowerHammer, Rebuilding, History, Use", Richard R. Kern Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Nuzum Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 I just purchased a 50 pound little giant power hammer. How do I find out the history of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Welcome aboard, glad to have you. If you put your general location in the header you'll have a much better chance of hooking up with members living within visiting distance. Don't be surprised when the moderators edit your email address out of your post and drop you a note saying why. Copy down the serial number and contact Little Giant Powerhammers at the above url. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Welcome from the Ozark mountains. Ditto what Frosty said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Nuzum Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 (edited) It has serial number K5055 Edited January 2, 2023 by Mod30 Remove excessive quote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedefiddle Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 I just purchased a 50 pound little giant power hammer. How do I find out the history of it? Ask it where has been all your life!!! Don't worry about where it's been, just don't Date It!! Dancing is terrible when you are bouncing on one foot. Enjoy it for what he/she is. De-rust it by using it as it was originally intended. Don't worry about what colour you paint it, as long as it has 'Flames' on it's sides from the tip of it's Horn to it's Tail! Happy New Year!! Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Good, let us know what you find out from Little Giant Power Hammer company. Don't expect a lot of detail but they'll tell you what they have. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 In case you missed it here is a link to Little Giant's web site. Little Giant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 They had the original date shipped and where to when I contacted them: Dec 28 1915, Merino Colorado, (OK John you can laugh now...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hideout Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 I am trying to find the history on my #25 LG #7874. How do I contact Sid to get the history? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 Welcome from the Ozark mountains. If you google Little Giant hammer it will give a section on the history and contact info. Sid sold the business to Roger Price in 2013 and I think retired but they are still in business under new ownership. Unfortunately we can't link to commercial sites. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sails. ~ Semper Paratus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hideout Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 Thanks for the info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anvil Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 My 25# Lil Giant has a contemporary history that is very special to me. I worked "on call" for Francis Whitaker for about 5 years from about '83 to '88. He supplied lodging for my stay in Aspen. One time he picked me up in Woodland Park, Co and we headed to a masters workshop in Rowe NM(Russ Swiders shop). On the way he asked me if I would take a 25# lil giant in payment for my time. Sheesh, I'd of paid him for the first hand experience,, but hey, what could I say. At that time my headset was traditional smith with no power tools. It only took me a couple hundred miles to realize the offer and what it meant. I then made one of my best career decisions and said yup, you got a deal. This hammer had sat on the front porch of a welding shop in Aspen for decades and many smiths had tried unsuccessfully to purchase it. Whenever I use, or just walk by my hammer it brings up great memories of that very special time and Man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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