Bradley power hammer

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Claude Marquis

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About two years ago, I found an old Bradley power hammer in the junkyard of a famous file factory in Switzerland (Vallorbe). I bought it for 130$, adapted a motor and replaced a missing pulley, and now it stands in my shop. Just fine to make damascus! I was told that it was about 60 or more years old. It is relatively small (25-30lbs ?). Could anyone give me informations on these hammers; does Bradley still exist?; where could I get a catalog of Bradley's products?; any tip to better identify my machine?; do some oy you own one?
Many questions, but you'll understand that I just love my Bradley and I'd very much like to know more about it.
I forgot to tell you that there are two more of these (somewhat bigger)remaining. I just bought them yesterday. Not that I need them, but I won't let them sent to the scrap.
Merry Christmas, Happy New Year to all of you!
Claude, surgeon-bladesmith from Switzerland.

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Claude, try www.keenjunk.com these guys will probably know a little bit about what you have. I have a 25# Little Giant , I here the Bradley is a good hammer. Very nice on the price.
 
Claude, I know you're in Switzerland, but you might contact Walt Fehr, @ B.J.Fehr welding and Blacksmith shop in Roanoke, Illinois,61561,USA,he's a spry old guy thats spent his entire life in the business and he is a wealth of knowledge on things like that, if anyone knows, he will. Its a very small town so anything addressed as above will get to him and he prides himself on helping others, a great man.

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Jake Evans
 
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