Planishing Hammer-Anyone know anything about this company(equipment)?

I am looking to purchase a planishing hammer... I would LOVE to have an old C.P. planisher, but they are very difficult to find/afford as most know. This planisher looks to be a quality piece of equipment.?.?.? I would love any and all input!

http://grizzly.com/products/G0497

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ESER16...e=394997&creativeASIN=B000ESER16&linkCode=asn

Thank you,

RJ

 

grizzley is a importer, good customer service, and they have a good parts dept when you brake something. stuff is decent quality for the price you rpaying 6-700 bucks a cook hammer 10k get what you pay for.

i have bought grizzley stuff and have been happy

 

I own one. Its imported, but a step above most. If you dont use it 40 hrs/week it'll serve you well. Grizzly is a good company.

 

Check this out if you are looking for a CP planishing hammer this is a copy made in America. From what I have heard on the metal shaping forums this is a good choice.

http://www.gogitzit.com/

 

Here is an option made here in Illinois. Greg is a friend of mine and one hell of a machininst. He used to fabricate and sell English wheels before selling that business off and starting the hammer business.

http://www.airbosstools.com/

 

The owner is named Neil Dundar and a very nice man to deal with.
Superb quality and he will make custom dies for you.
1 317 984 4660

regards,
George

 

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I've had one of his hammers since he started making them about four years ago.

 

EMS, I would REALY like to buy US, I do not mind paying more money for USA made equipment. Thank you for your knowledge, it is exactly what I was looking for.

RJ

 

Steve, that is definitely a nice looking machine, I plan on calling them tomorrow to get some pricing. i Just wonder in the throat with be deep enough for larger panels when the time comes.

Thank you,

RJ

 

If you need a large machine, look in to one of the CP kits offered by Jay Hayes. Details are available on the AllMetalShaping.com forum.

The guys who have both the big and little (Neil's) machines say they tend to use the smaller one more often; the bigger size isn't needed in most cases.

 

yeah grizzly is nice quality but forien made...only problem is theres only one lower die for them...so we had a coupler made to accept all fay butlers lowers

 

I want to thank everyone, One can never have enough information!!! I have a few people looking into some resources they have for the "OLD" C.P. machines. In my travel here, I have come across a power hammer in witch I might have the opportunity to purchase. Im will up date as soon as I can

RJ