Brian D

I like to use a dry lube that can be painted on wet and when it dries, it leaves a thick film of dry lubricant. It has worked well for me in the past. The stuff I use is made by Loctite and is called Moly Dry Film Lubricant. Some good reasons for dry lube... Not affected much by cold weather Dry does not attract dust, grit, junk Thick dry film stays in place better than grease or oil (does not squeeze out of threads)

Interesting design for your forge....Would like to see more pictures as you progress. Good looking dog also. Drahthaar right? I have hunted with a few buddies that have them. I was very impressed with how tough a dog they are, yet how easy they are to be around.

Thanks for the photos.... Looks like some really neat history there. Someplace one could spend days there soaking it all in.

Nice anvil for sure Brian! One day, I'm going to drive up there and come home with one of his anvils....I want the little brother to yours. Enjoy that anvil, she is a beauty.

Hey Tom, Next time you are out this way and have a little time, look me up and I'll show you how pretty these mountains really are. We can get up close and personal with some real pretty country. If there is time maybe even saddle up and take a good day ride.

Ha Ha! Is that the best test pic you could come up with? I have not seen one of those cars in quite some time. They were down right UGLY...

Wesley, nice looking hand built shoes. Do you use a lot of hand builds, or do you find yourself using mostly keg shoes?

Thanks for the reminder...My eyes were watering while I was watching that.

Hey Jeff, You can get a cleanout fitting for the chimney. It is basically just a tee with one side capped off. When the flu needs cleaned, you just pull the cap off, and the sediment falls out or can be lightly scrubbed with a chimney brush. Lots of folks use them for their wood stove chimneys where the pipe is exposed. Really simple to keep clean without having to remove any fittings.

Get your hands on a Jorgensen "Blue Book" they are a great reference too.

Very nice work. I really like the way you did the handles. looks really good!

I have set numerous things smoldering or on fire by grinding or welding. I have set my clothes smoldering to the point of detection by feeling the heat on my leg and thigh. I have been grinding on a workbench to turn and see a rag engulfed in flames many times. I can easily see how this could happen.

Yea, he said earlier that he has one at the cutter, It sounds to me like he needs a bulk separator before the desiccant or chemical type. He is getting a lot more moisture than the filter at the device can handle. Regards,