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How big of a hammer????
Im getting old ( LAZY) and am thinking of getting a Power hammer but know NOTHING about them will have to be a used one. What is the minimum size for forging 3/4 and 1 in 52100? Im looking at a 25 lb little giant, am i even in the ball park. Any other advice that can be offered will help also.
Last edited by Any 22; 01-08-2013 at 09:50 PM. |
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SHEESH is this a hard question or just sooooooo dumb nobody wants to step out ???
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The 25 lb. hammer is the most popular Little Giant and is plenty big enough for what you are doing. If you want to know more about the hammers I would recommend contacting either Sid Suedmeier or Dave Sloan: http://www.littlegianthammer.com/contact.html
They can tell you all that you will want to know about all sizes of Little Giants. Gary __________________ Gary ABS,CKCA, ABKA,KGA |
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Thanks Gary I thought I had commited some social or political blunder . OR WORSE !!!!
I saw one on e-bay the other day that got me to thinkin but even though it seemed like just what I need I decided to ask questions first. Anyway I dont make a lot of lnives so have to weigh the cost !!!! I try to follow Ed Fowlers method of working with 52100 thought it would be nice to have a hammer . |
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I would be very cautious about buying a Little Giant sight unseen. It is very easy to tie up substancial $'s in a rebuild. Do some research as to what to look for as far as the condition of the hammer. Sid is the best resource. Ed Caffrey is another.
Gary __________________ Gary ABS,CKCA, ABKA,KGA |
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The dies are the most critical ingredient in the equation.
A 25 pound Little Giant with proper dies will far out-perform a 100 pound Little Giant with improper dies. __________________ Blade Show Table 8-Q What do you do when you see your ex in pain, limping and bleeding? Relax. Take a deep breath. Reload and then shoot again. http://www.andersenforge.com/ |
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Maybe a 50 Karl,but not a 100,haha
__________________ Romey Cowboy inc Keep a light rein, a foot on each side and a faraway look http://www.highcountryknives.com |
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52100, dies, easy, forging, hammer, little giant, make, power hammer |
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