Getting Closer!

[piglet_74]

I went out early this morning and started laying out a stand for my rail and my leg vise. I noticed that the rail was exactly 5 1/2" tall so I had some scrap 4x6 and 4x4 sitting around. A quick trip to HD and stuck this together. Seems like it's pretty solid and is easy to move with a hand truck. I just have to fasten down the rail. I also found the drain that was mentioned in another thread to use as a firepot so for $17 I had to grab it and give it a shot. I'd love to hear some folks thoughts on the stand. I'm either going to cover over the tops of the tubes with something soft or put something in them I can use for shaping that won't kill me if I miss a swing.

Thanks, Rob.

[Frosty]

I've never seen a set up like it so I count on your reports of how it works.

At a glance (well more than a glance actually) I think I would've made sure the mounting board was below the top of the rail so pieces you're working on can pass cleanly across.

Also, sharpening one of the flanges on the rail would make a handy hot cut for you. For safety's sake put a piece of slit hose over the edge when not in use so you don't hit it with something that bleeds.

Frosty

[welder19]

That's different, I'll be curious to hear how you like it, I do like seeing different ideas and deisigns, so definately let us know how it works out.

welder19

[GOATMAN]

You Could Also Round One Of The Flanges Of The Rail To Use As A Bottom Fuller

[piglet_74]

Thanks, guys.

Frosty I like the idea of making a hot cut. I'll have to look into that.

I'll let you guys know how it works out. I'm thinking it's probably only a useful design for someone using rail though.

I did have another idea about something else though. I have a sewing machine pedal from an old machine. I was thinking about making a "curtain spot quencher". I was thinking if I rig the pedal up to a small fish tank pump or something I could create a wide waterfall like curtain of water. Then if I wanted to cool an area I could bring the stock in from the side and just cool a thin area or move it forward or back to get more. The reason I thought of this was when I took the class I was not very good at controlling the water with the watering can. I was thinking this might help with making precise twists and for upsetting etc.

Any thoughts? Rob.

PS kind of like this but straight up and down.

[KevinD]

You're creative, resourceful and full of ideas. Don't let what others think get in the way. Keep what works and fix the rest till it does.

Real life, family, money might get first priority but I think you are going to be fine.

[Valentin]

Have to agree with kevin ! Nice to see new creative ideas ! Best of luck !

[ThomasPowers]

Use the pipes to make swing away tong racks and hammer racks, may have to shim them smaller and then drop in a piece like an L turned sideways that will swivel out of the way but you can hang tongs on. Make another and do a couple of loops for hammer handlels for the other side.

BTW don't know if this applys but; I would not use pressure treated lumber for the top board as it will get burnt and no need to have any more toxic smoke around than necessary.

[piglet_74]

TP, thanks I was trying to think of how to do the tongs and hammers since the back side is unused space.

Good point on the Pressure Treated too. I wasn't thinking about that when I was looking for scrap around my yard. I'm not planning on leaving it outside anyway. If I moved the frame down three to four inches and built up under the vise, would that be enough you think? Then I could take advantage of Goatmans idea with the bottom fuller too.

Thanks, Rob.

[Frosty]

I like the waterfall idea. And Thomas's tong/hammer rack is a good add on too.

I've built, rebuilt, torn down and built it again so many times I don't think twice about doing it again. In truth I usually think WAY more than twice before getting started and way more than twice during, after and during rebuilds. <grin>

Frosty