First Test of the 400lb Drop Hammer

It's not powered yet, but we had to try out the 400lb drop hammer we're rebuilding. Soon, we'll be making stampings using this antique tool!
This is one of two drop hammers that were saved from a jewelry manufacturer in Rhode Island. The hammers were on the third floor of the building. Potter USA did a massive fund raiser in order to pay the riggers to get them out of the building. The hammers were free, but rigging and then shipping to Tucson, Arizona was not.
Saving parts of jewelry history is an important aspect of Potter USA. We like to use and preserve old tools.

[@Heirloomfactory]

What a beast!

[@crystalfabulous]

I want one

[@72Travco]

Cool! That thing is a beast

[@DevilHunter55]

"Handmade" *Drop hammer go bang bang bang*

[@kathybradbury]

What kind of dies can handle that level of sudden force?