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This is a discussion on Where to hammer? within the Problem Solving forums, part of the Blacksmithing category; My tools are in a shop, my armoring/forging will be at my home. I cannot armor at the shop as ...
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04-28-2008, 11:29 PM
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My tools are in a shop, my armoring/forging will be at my home. I cannot armor at the shop as the hours are limited and they would not appreciate it (OSHA and other safety things as well could be a problem in the shop). I know the general idea of a press but I have no idea what kind of shapes would work for what. A quick M$ paint rough draft of dies would be nice if anyone cares to make one. I'm guessing a ball with a same sized ball depression in the bottom is one, and perhaps a bar with a bar size cut out would make flutes? I've never really used a press, occasionally we use one in shop but it's not for things like this.
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06-19-2008, 01:06 AM
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dothacker, IMHO, not having a "proper" anvil will help you learn more in the long run. As for the noise, is there someway you can fasten/tie/strap down you anvil? I use a very thin sheet of rubber underneath my anvils and also under the holddowns. The stands I made are steel. For my light anvil, I have bolted a couple of lead plates to the leg braces to increase the " weight" of the anvil and it also helps deaden the sound. If you go with the egg crate idea, see if you can get the egg holders from a restaurant. They are bigger than the regular food store ones and you can get them for free.
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06-19-2008, 01:25 AM
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Old quilts, blankets, heavy curtains, canvas tarps hung in strategic locations can be a big help. Just make sure they're nowhere near a fire!
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06-19-2008, 01:35 AM
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orange dog forge, click on user cp and add your location. We would like to know where in the world you are located.
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06-19-2008, 10:24 AM
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On sound dampening.... Best to use combinations of hard and soft materials (carpet/foam/carpet) to insulate and trap the sound.... Windows are prime areas for sound transmissions so some extra insulation would be best (but make it moveable so you can open them for ventilation in between sessions).... One method that has been used in the past for a garage setup was an carpet/mattress/carpet insulation that hung from hooks along the walls/windows/doors.... deadened the noise, but made it very hot inside.... extra fans were brought in as well as extra water during sessions..... |
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06-19-2008, 03:51 PM
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Man, Wheel of Time is kinda like a train wreck. After investing the time to read the series (twice really, I was bored one summer), I'd really like to see how it ends. But some of the books drag on and on.. I think he should have only written about 5 or 6 books max in the series. The first 3 were great, but then it slowed down. If only he wouldn't have spent so much time writing Conan the Barbarian novels.....
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