[TheForge] Little Giant advice sought

[Gladish Family]

> I'm about to set up my 25# Little Giant in the new shop -- actually
> it's a Jardine (aka Canadian Giant) knock-off of the LG.  A web search
> seems to indicate that it should run at 425 to 450 RPM.  Anyone know
> the ideal speed or have any other advice?

My reference book says that my LG 25 should run at about 375, or around six
beats per second. (plus a little)
When I first got it it was running at around 265, and dancing all over.
Wouldn't run at full power at all, just danced around.
Now it's working hard and a joy to use.
If you have a 10" pulley on the hammer, all you have to do is replace that
4" motor pulley with a 2" one.   10/2 = 5,  1725/5 = 345.  Close enough to
run well, if you play with the spring tension and height a little. Works for
me.
I have mine on a heavy wood base on a gravel floor, and it rocks sometimes.
Needs to be bolted or staked down, or have a big, broad base.
Andy G.