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brucerdn

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    Williston Nd

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    Chadron Ne
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    blacksmithig buckskining and raising my 3 kids
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    welding instructor
  1. Hello everybody, Been awhile since I could do anything with blacksmithing finally in a position where I can. I have a question for everyone if you had 2000$ to spend on supplies what would you get? Ihave a good coal forge, hammers,some tongs, steel, an anvil, a press, a couple of different vices(take that anyway you want) and a few other things. What would those of you making a living at consider essential? thanks for your time
  2. Ok, but with the fire would I have to make the charcoal, or would the heat of the fire have done the work for me so that all I have to do is cut it in to chunks
  3. A question for you gentlesmith's. A major forest fire went through here last year would the burned out trees (pine) make charcoal?
  4. Heard or read about a guy who dug a trench in the ground layed a piece of pipe in it.with holes drilled in it then built up the sides with clay from the creek let it cure attached his blower or air source to it and then proceeded to forge don't if ti's true or not but sounds life it might work
  5. there's the big problem no one wants to pay what it's worth at least in my neck of the woods and thats why I'm just a hobby blachsmith. I refuse to something for nothing
  6. You have a way with words Sir; thank you for being able to express what I feel
  7. My Brother Seth just left for his third trip to Iraq. He told me to tell my school kids that he wasn't doing it for recognition or fame but because he wanted them to have the freedom to stand around on a street corner and mock the people that were giving their time and lives if they choose. Because they are free. Sooner or later the price of freedom must be paid by those willing to give up everything so others can be free even if the others don't understand the price that's being paid. I hope this makes sense I'm pretty worried about him 3rd time this time twice during Desert Storm. I will never forget all the battles that have been fought and won so I can sit here and type my thoughts or ask ?'s Or just drink a beer in peace and freedom.
  8. The only problem with an old vacuum is the noise my first forge had an old vacuum and it was terribly noisy but worked like a charm
  9. Always check at the local high schools and colleges. If they have some kind of industrial arts program you'll be able to get some decent steel for free because at least around here the schools have to pay someone to haul it off. Also I usually lurk more than submit, but this site has been an invaluable resource to me and I'm sure many others. I check it every chance I get and everytime I get on I find that someone has already asked and answered my Question Thanks Glenn and everyone else
  10. How many of us have taken a screw driver out of a box and tried to stick it in a board or just tried to stick anything in something. I admit it and boy was my Daddy upset when he found it stuck in the wall of the shop. I found out that day how to respect tools and use them properly. I guess what I'm trying to say is if people were taught how to use guns and knives properly and the ones who didn't use them right were punished like they should be, instead of maybe getting a slap on the wrist. The rest of us wouldn't be walking around wondering when they were going to take away or hammers and pencils or anything that might cause potential harm (like a cup of hot coffee in the face). My 2 cents worth.
  11. Irn Hope you don't mind but i printed it off and read it to my class. Kids today just don't seem to apprieciate what this county has been through just so they can stand on a corner and watch the world go by.
  12. My brother is in the army and has been to Iraq 5 times twice in desert storm and 3 times this time. He won't talk about what he's seen or done but I thank him and the good Lord for what he's done and keeping him safe. I also honor and praise all the men and women everywhere for the sacrifices they have made for our safety and freedom through out the ages.
  13. I would modify it a little And say by heart, hand and hammer do the arts stand
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