Vintage- Little Giant 4 in 1 Metalworking Machine

[Ulma Doctor]

I love to collect weird and wonderful shop items, i found no exception, the other day on ebay.
an unused 4 in 1 metal worker, from just before i was born- 51 years ago
it was made for work on up to 16 Ga metal.
have a look!


Originally delivered by UPS in 1969 !!!


tattered and taped to prevent further degradation, the original flyer!


and here she is mounted






i have tried, the shear, punch and bender- i have not riveted yet!

i hope to post projects this helps in!
thanks for reading!

 

[benmychree]

OMG, made in USA ! ??

 

[gerritv]

I have my dad's from the 1970's. Handy device. And with a lathe it is simple enough to make more die sets. Made just across the river from me.

 

[francist]

It’s a bit hard to see in the pics, but I’m assuming the mechanical advantage comes from some sort of a cam action between the handle and the round plate? Or is there another piece in there that comes into play?

-frank

 

[markba633csi]

I pity the fool who doesn't own a Little Giant metalworker
-M

 

[Ulma Doctor]

It’s a bit hard to see in the pics, but I’m assuming the mechanical advantage comes from some sort of a cam action between the handle and the round plate? Or is there another piece in there that comes into play?

-frank

Hi Frank,
yes sir, there is a cam follower located at the base of the operators handle and the moving shear/former/punch plate

 

[Norseman C.B.]

No fair man I dint git one !!!!!...............................

 

[mikey]

I pity the fool who doesn't own a Little Giant metalworker
-M

Oh Wow, Mark, I never even heard of one before!

Thanks, Mike. Now I have another thing to watch for on ebay ... as if I don't already have enough tools.

 

[NortonDommi]

I think you are this months winner!

 

[Saguaro Slim]

Haven't seen one of those since high school metal shop. Good Find!