[TheForge] Re: test

[robert hensarling]

Mike, I don't know about a Murray, but my 250 Little Giant has a 7.5 HP, 
1,100 RPM motor on it.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Spencer" <mspencer at tallships.ca>
To: <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2006 6:30 PM
Subject: [TheForge] Re: test


>
>> boo
>
> Okay, okay, some smithing stuff, just to pick up the pace on a slow
> day:
>
>
> I went to have a look at a Murray 250# hammer today.  It's been
> sitting outside for 10 years but looks to be in restorable condition.
> Too heavy to move on my own truck or load with a mere come-along.
>
> Seems to have bronze bushings on the shaft rather than Babbitt.
> Removable sow block, bosses in the original casting for an on-board
> electric motor despite having a flat-belt pulley, symmetric toggle
> arms with an adjustment nut on both sides.
>
> How big a motor would I need to run this?  5 HP be enough?
>
> Any comments on a Murray hammer, pro or con?
>
> - Mike
>
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