[TheForge] 50 Pound Little giant

[Steve Bloom]

On 10/22/2019 9:48 AM, Daniel Kretchmar wrote:
> Will a 5 hp compressor motor work?

way overkill but if you have it.....<grin>

Specs on my 50 lb Little Giant - in service since 1991.  Motor is a 
Marathon cat.No-Z118.  1.5 HP 1725 rpm 220V Farm Duty TEFC. The pulley 
is 3.25" diameter and runs two V-belts.

In that time, I have had the motor overheat twice - when ambient temp 
was 100F and while running Damascus forge full bore.  The forge is maybe 
18" lower and 12" to the left of the motor and is a dual burner, rear 
vent system.

Of course, one of the first rules about mechanic hammers is that there 
is never anything like too much oil.   Good luck with your beast - I 
can't imagine not having one when I need it!

steve