BenW Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 Got a new power hammer. Talked with Dave, over at littlegianthammer, and he said it was originally sold in 1947. Needs a decent amount more work, but it's getting there. Melted out the old babbit bearings, and poured new. Now it's time to start painting and reassembling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 Very cool. Keep us posted on your progress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anvil Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 nice! Its a great tool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenW Posted July 20, 2022 Author Share Posted July 20, 2022 Making progress! Still need to fit up the clutch, ram guide, brake and get the dies set, but an evening of fine tuning, and I think we will be back in business! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anvil Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 Looks too pretty to use,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenW Posted August 24, 2022 Author Share Posted August 24, 2022 got the guides lined up, clutch tuned (well enough), and the dies installed! Took a lot of work, and really more time than I have, but we have a working 25lb Little Giant now! Photos.app.zip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 Congratulations! Enjoy. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 What size motor do you have on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenW Posted August 29, 2022 Author Share Posted August 29, 2022 Thanks Frosty!i I think it is a 1 HP motor on it right now (according to the guy I bought it from), but I cannot tell for sure because the nameplate is scratched up right there. I have heard that 2 hp is the recommended size for a 25lb, but it seems pretty well powered from what I have tried using so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 I have a 1 1/2 hp on my 50# LG and it does okay. I salvaged a 5hp hot tub motor that'll be going on it when I get 240v to the shop, I'll be able to use a drive pully closer to recommended and get it's blow count up where it should be. It still does a lot of work slow and weak as it is now. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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