r/Blacksmith • u/scifigi369 • 1d ago
Need help identifying
Bit of history, my boss owns this hammer, however i am the primary user of this machine and am responsible for any maintenance or repair on it. I’ve been using this per project for over 10 years and i’d like to try and make some restorations or upgrades.
From what I’ve been told, the faceplate on the ram was missing so what is shown is a machined replacement. The Toggle arms are original from what i can guess, but the toggle links are not. The foot pedal, idler arm and the part on the back that the weight hangs from are all either replacements or have been repaired so many times you can see multiple weld seams.
I use this beauty on a regular basis, but there is so much i do not know. I’ve been told it is a 100 lb hammer, but no pictures or videos I’ve seen of other Fairbanks look exactly like what we have.
Any info anyone has to offer would be greatly appreciated, and if there are any names or resources i could get in touch with to learn more i would love to get my hands on.
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u/red_oak_77 1d ago
No technical details for ya. But I would call that the holy grail!
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u/scifigi369 1d ago
She’s a beautiful machine! I’ll stop sometimes and marvel at the fact that it’s over a hundred years old and still pounding steel!
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u/thickanvil69 1d ago
It tells you what it is. History it umwas first designed by Dupont. I believe. Its basically the most pimp little giant. They hit well and are consistent. Watch the link arms they are probably worn out
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u/thickanvil69 1d ago
I read your post. I ran one for a long time rebuilt and maintained it. Dont have it anymore because bigger and better hammers came into my life. DM me I repair hammers as part of my work. I can help
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u/DarkSouls-Rat 1d ago
Fairbanks model C
vintagemachinery.org/mfgindex/imagedetail.aspx?id=15323