Great tips, I've been working around these testers for the past 12-14 years. A good main tip and test block are a must. The only proble...

Steve, There are some great ideas here. Last weeks Hammer-in was bar none the best I've been to. All we wanted to do was get home and try o...

I've only ever seen one in operation. They say they are really quiet for a blown forge and can generate some awesome heat. Dave from diller

Dickie will be missed. In a rush all the time I spent with him came back in a moment (never a bad one). My heart goes out to his family. Dav...

Mike, Here's some info. that might help. The hammer weights in at 6000#'s. You can forge up to 6" material. It should have at least a 7-1/2hp mot...

Rob, If possible throw up some photo's. This question comes up often. I just glad I could help. Dave from diller

If you look on the Little Giant website you will find the original foundation plans. (33X49X26 inches deep) with a pad under the hammer. If you don't ...

Steve W., Excellent notes. I'm sure that you had the same results from the ceramic steels both forward and backward strokes. My next thought...

Gentlemen, I'll touch this subject, Some things to look at. Coming from 10 yrs. in the meat industry and having a friend that has been at it in a...

Lin, I can only speak from industrial side of things. Where I work we case harden 1010X in a carbon enriched environment (bring the case depth of...

Ed, From all appearances it looks like a good one. I'm with Brion on the price, $4000 would not be unreasonable for this hammer. Remem...

The Little Giant Crew will be there in full force, anyone attending is welcome to stop by and relax. Dave from Diller