[TheForge] 50 Pound Little giant

[Ron Childers]

Compressor may run at 3650 RPM. Better check it....

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From: theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Steve Bloom
Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2019 12:28 PM
To: Daniel Kretchmar <dan at irontreeworks.com>; theforge at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [TheForge] 50 Pound Little giant

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

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