Erick Ackland Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 hey guys i need some prints for tools out of a spring any good ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefera4m Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Here is a hot cut hardy I made from a section of rear leaf spring from a '78 Ford HD P/U - . The cutting blade is welded to a piece of 1" square bar stock taht fits in the hardy hole. After welding the whole thing was heat treated - heated to critical, soaked for 5 minutes and quenched in 104 degree (F) canola oil, then tempered at 400 degrees F for two hours. It works GREAT! I've cut 1/2 leaf spring steel (orange hot) almost in have with one blow fom a 6# sledge and never even dulled the edge! (the white spot on the edge is just a pice of cloth that go caught on it while wiping it off for the photo - my bad). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Prints ?? Not exactly sure what you mean. But how about taking a look at this- If that's not what you're looking for, try spending a few weeks reading the forums and browsing the gallery (that's what I did when I first joined) you'll find more info and ideas on this site than you can possibly imagine...maybe not specificaly related to what you're doing...but one thing leads to another... :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marksnagel Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 New Kid, Five forum topics down from Blacksmithing, general discussion there is a subtopic called tools. There is all kinds of info there and these are the people to talk to about tools. Never feel bad about asking questions. Its the only way to learn. Mark<>< p.s. Did your parents give you a first name or shall we pick one for you? You know that at some time you will no longer be the "New Kid". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge9001 Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 New Kid, Five forum topics down from Blacksmithing, general discussion there is a subtopic called tools. There is all kinds of info there and these are the people to talk to about tools. Never feel bad about asking questions. Its the only way to learn. Mark<>< p.s. Did your parents give you a first name or shall we pick one for you? You know that at some time you will no longer be the "New Kid". I vote josh or zack, if "the new kid" doesn't already have a first name Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 You know that at some time you will no longer be the "New Kid". He's right...and just because you're young or new, doesn't mean you don't have skills or talent...we might end up asking YOU for tips !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrankow Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 You will need to decide what tools you need to make what you want to make. Start with a hot chisel, that is universally useful. The skills are similar for punches as the chisel. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrankow Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 The current software allows for him to change his handle (screen name) at any time. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Falzone Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 hey guys i need some prints for tools out of a spring any good ones Here are some punch tools i made out of coil spring. There is a V chisel, some ball punches, a round punch, a small fuller, a cutting chisel. Forgot about the centre-punch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 I vote for Zerubbabel; keep him differentiated from every other "new kid"... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marksnagel Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 There is a show on one of the learning type channels called "How it's made" or something like that. It is neat to see them use machines to make the items but what always amazed me was who designed the machine and tools to make the thingy. The tools to make things has always held my attention more than the actual product. Thats why I look forward to making my own tools to make my own thingy's. Why buy a tool if you can make one. We will all have our limits but we can push the envelope a little too. Happy tool making! Mark<>< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erick Ackland Posted October 18, 2010 Author Share Posted October 18, 2010 i got a deal with jeremy k when i make my first tool then i can change my name Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrankow Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 Have you had any forge time yet? Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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