Looking for a smaller power hammer in Portland

[Anne Bujold]

Hi Y'all-

So I am looking to move forward and make the next step, and I think it's time to find a power hammer.

I rent my current shop space, so nothing too big - it's not a permanent space, so it needs to be (relatively) easily moved in the future. I'm not looking to do super large scale work anyway; it doesn't need to be sexy or super cool, and I'm not really particular about brand or make - I need something to get started with, that's reliable and efficient.

I've been looking on craigslist, ebay, etc., but if anyone out there might have/know of something out there that fits these (vague) parameters, I'd love to know. Or any ideas about where else to look? I think I could spend up to about $3000, but less is always better.

Thanks so much! Super appreciated!
Anne

[Larry L]

I don't have anything at the moment but $3000 would buy a real nice small mechanical... I'll keep my ears open. I do know where there is a 250 lb little
Giant but it's probably a bit much from the sounds of it

[sam salvati]

Anyangusa.net

I have a 33, the 22 would be amazingly portable and runs on regular 110. No digging up of floors as the hammers sets on a base that is it's foundation, and can be separated for ease of movement.

[Larry L]

I take that back... There is a fellow in Spokane with a 100lb little giant that he was asking $3500 for. It's been a month or so ago, if a 100 pounder would work I can see if he still has it

[Anne Bujold]

Thanks for the replies guys!
Larry - would a 100# hammer require a separate poured pad? I expect to stay in the shop where I am for a few more years, but I don't think that pouring a foundation is an option. If it can be bolted into the existing floor, I would certainly be interested. I was thinking more in the 25#-50# range, but more wouldn't be terrible. About how much do you think a hammer like that weighs?

Thanks again!

[sam salvati]

Last i heard a new rebuilt 25 pound little giant was 3800$?

[Eric G]

i have run a 100lb little giant on a regular slab you mught want to put a pad of some type under it tho...at one time they had a power hammer at the puyallup fair i know they didnt pour a special slab...100 lbr are nice ...

[Larry L]

Yep, I have seen a 100lb hammer run on no floor at all... just cribbed up on timbers in a bed of gravel..... A slab floor will do..... I would guess they are 2500 pounds?

[Anne Bujold]

Eric - what kind of pad? I've used a power hammer, but I'm not very savvy about the details of installation. But hopefully learning soon.
The guy who owns the shop I rent space in is great, but I don't think he's into me digging up his floor.


Larry - I'd would be interested if that hammer is still available. Or if you hear of anything in the next few months please keep me in mind, I would certainly appreciate it.

[HWooldridge]

Tractor Supply sells stall mats for horses that are 1" thick recycled rubber; they also make good hammer pads. IIRC, they run about 40 bucks or so.