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[Sam Thompson]

Frosty, on 04 March 2010 - 06:08 PM, said:

Is there a brand name on the screw vise so I can keep my eyes open for one?

Thanks,
Frosty the Lucky.

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There's no brand name on it, just the numbers 07-1?39-9-0? cast into one of the legs. It's cast from Al with a steel insert for the thread and about 6'' of travel. I've got no idea what it was originally for. I frequently find myself about to use it for something and then finding a better tool for the job.

[Dave Parker]

About as basic as it gets. Future plans include a shed and finishing a coal forge.

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[Frosty]

Sam Thompson, on 07 March 2010 - 12:26 PM, said:

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There's no brand name on it, just the numbers 07-1?39-9-0? cast into one of the legs. It's cast from Al with a steel insert for the thread and about 6'' of travel. I've got no idea what it was originally for. I frequently find myself about to use it for something and then finding a better tool for the job.

Thanks Sam, I'll just keep my eyes open for the general tool. There certainly isn't much clue to what it was originally intended for from it's looks is there? On the up side I dont think it'd be too tificult to make were I to suddenly find something that just has to have one to make. Just one last question than I'll give you some peace. Is it an Acme thread or a regular 60* (bolt) thread?

Frosty the Lucky.

[Sam Thompson]

It's 1'' OD with a fairly fine thread that I don't recognise (although I'm afraid I didn't try very hard).

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The numbers read more like a part no than a model no; could it be a service tool for a specific machine?

Happy hunting!

[Frosty]

Sam Thompson, on 09 March 2010 - 01:34 PM, said:

It's 1'' OD with a fairly fine thread that I don't recognise (although I'm afraid I didn't try very hard).

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The numbers read more like a part no than a model no; could it be a service tool for a specific machine?

Happy hunting!

Those look like an Acme thread or similar. Acme threads are cut to take a lot of force but not jam where regular bolt type threads are intended to "jam" so they don't come lose. "Jam" isn't the correct word but as a bolt is tightened it stretches changing the threads slightly which helps keep it from coming lose.

You could be right about it's being a specialty tool though I can think of a lot of things it'd be good for in a mechanic's shop. Pressing bearings, bushings, etc. come to mind right off the top.

Thanks Sam, I'll let you know if I find one and even better yet, find out what it's supposed to be for.

Frosty the Lucky.

[billp]

Will here is my new shop it's small and it's tight with a half finished floor but it's mine all mine.
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[K. Bryan Morgan]

Way to go Bill. That shows very well what can be accomplished with a small space. I love it.

[Frosty]

That's a fine size work space Bill.

Frosty the Lucky

[forgemaster]

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[Frosty]

I count three power hammers at least. I'm thinking you're pretty well equipped or badly spoiled. Lucky dog either way!

Looks like a darned nice shop to me that is.
Frosty the Lucky.

[imagedude]

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[David Browne]

forgemaster, on 13 March 2010 - 06:15 AM, said:

Pictures of the interior of our shop

Forgemaster, to say that is a well equipped shop would be a gross understatement. Wow. Thanks for the photos. Now, I need to get back to work to make more money to buy more tools...
-DB

[Sam Thompson]

I've never seen a Blacker with the motor mounted on top; is that a modification?

[forgemaster]

Frosty, on 13 March 2010 - 12:15 PM, said:

I count three power hammers at least. I'm thinking you're pretty well equipped or badly spoiled. Lucky dog either way!

Looks like a darned nice shop to me that is.
Frosty the Lucky.

Hey Frosty

good that you're are up and about again.
Thats actually 5 hammers inside the shop 1cwt massey, 2cwt alldays, Davis and primrose steam hammer which I think is 3 or 4 cwt, 5 cwt massey, perry tagging hammer,
then 80 ton horizontal press, 400 ton forging press,
Then we have another 5 hammers outside along with a high speed Davy C frame forging press, (these arent used, we ran out of shop space and power supply)

We hope to be able to move this year (fingers crossed, local council here not at all geared to industry) into new purpose built factory, then I can install some more stuff.

Phil

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Sam Thompson, on 14 March 2010 - 08:49 AM, said:

I've never seen a Blacker with the motor mounted on top; is that a modification?

More of an option than a modification.

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[Frosty]

forgemaster, on 14 March 2010 - 06:46 PM, said:

Hey Frosty

good that you're are up and about again.
Thats actually 5 hammers inside the shop 1cwt massey, 2cwt alldays, Davis and primrose steam hammer which I think is 3 or 4 cwt, 5 cwt massey, perry tagging hammer,
then 80 ton horizontal press, 400 ton forging press,
Then we have another 5 hammers outside along with a high speed Davy C frame forging press, (these arent used, we ran out of shop space and power supply)

We hope to be able to move this year (fingers crossed, local council here not at all geared to industry) into new purpose built factory, then I can install some more stuff.

Phil

Thanks Phil it's good to be getting back, though I see I have a way to go on counting.

Seriously dude, I feel pretty lucky to have found a 50# Little Giant close enough it didn't break the bank getting it. Now I'm suffering severe power hammer envy!

Frosty the Lucky.

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