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100 Pound "Little Giant" Trip Hammer
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This is Ellie May. I bought her from the fine folks at the Houston Area Blacksmiths
Association, then spend about a month restoring her. She was a sad site to behold before the restoration. I built
the motor mount, supplied the motor (a three phase 1,100 RPM motor with a reduction that provides 275 RPM's to
the shaft pulley), and fabricated and installed a band brake system. Just like new now! |
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Before restoration |
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Brake bracket |
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Brake bracket other side |
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Tool holder made like the Clifton Ralph holder. |
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First set of spring tools |
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Spring tool and holder |
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Foot treadle hold down bracket, adjustable |
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A little foot extension I made, since the hammer is mounted on RR ties. I may
change to a different type later. |
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I'm tightening the crosshead. Even remembered to turn the motor off this time.
I'm in the process of building a guard to cover the spring and arms. |
