Bradley Beam Style Power Hammer

[Michael J. Spangler]

So guys what do you think of them? its a 40 pounder
needs a little work but the price is right. anyone here use one of these hammers??? thanks for the input guys

 

[jhiggins]

I'd say you got a horseshoe crammed up yer arse, ye lucky bastige!

 

[blackwaterkw]

Hey Mike, If you get the Bradley please let me know when you pick it up. It would be worth the drive to see you moving that beast.
Tom

 

[Michael J. Spangler]

Will do. you can check out how we plan on getting in on the truck:jerkit:
all BS and muscle

 

[blackwaterkw]

Ramp truck, Rollers, Winch :thumbup:

 

[Mace]

Hey Mike,
Have ya found any info on it? When ya gonna pick it up. If I can...maybe I can come up and help.
Mace

 

[Wulf]

Those old helve hammers are pretty cool. I've never used one, but there's something very intriguing about those old machines. They're among the oldest power hammer designs, most likely inspired by the water-wheel driven power hammers from the middle ages...

Len Schechter at Rural Archaeology might be able to answer some questions for you, He's got a 200# Bradley helve hammer.
http://www.ruralarchaeology.com/prod02.htm

Here's another old 200 pounder
http://www.machineco.com/Hammer_forging_200lb_Bradley_US_stk9255.jpg