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Was searching for a metric conversion chart on the internet and found this one Metric Conversion Chart Thought it might be useful to someone .

Instead of piggybacking on top of the existing thread about coin rings, I dicided to start one of my own. Over the past four days I have made four coin rings. Each from a standard US quarter, and each a BIG learning experience on making coin rings. It took a while to figure out the best way to do each step, and I'm still learning. The first three ended up being practice rings, each with their own flaws. The final result however is quite nice looking, although the pictures aren't of the best quality to see it. They are in order by production date. I used my mother as a hand model for the last two, which are a bit skinnier and can't stant on their own. A bit more in…

I've got a 100A sub-feed from my house to my shop. I want to put a receptical for my welder (Lincoln 225) in my forge/shed which will be about a 50' run (underground; in conduit) from the shop. I plan to feed from a 50A breaker and run #6 stranded copper. Do I need to run a ground (4th) wire, or simply two hots and a neutral? Thanks, Don

...blocking up the scenery breaking my mind... Thought I whould share some signs with you guys... enjoy. Peyton

If you got something that happens only once in a "Blue Moon" (perfect forge welds?) tonight is your chance. A blue moon, the second full moon in a calendar month. What makes tonight's lunar occurrence particularly cool is that only the Americas will have one this week: Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia won't get a blue moon until late June. And residents of New Zealand will have to wait until the end of July to see one. "It's just an accident of the calendar," said Marni Berendsen, education project coordinator for the Astronomical Society of the Pacific in San Francisco. While there have been many meanings to the term "blue moon" over the ages, it has taken on its …

In Remembrance of those that served, All gave some and some gave all ! In Flanders Fields by John McCrae, May 1915 In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields.

I haven't thanked Glenn and the others responsible for keeping this place going so well in a while so this note takes care of not posting, and saying again--This site is great!! I can't imagine not having the privilege of veiwing the postings of other Smiths and the gallery of "stuff" I enjoy so much.

Twice now I've been threatened with all manner of nasty reprisals for not posting in "several weeks". No I haven't, I've just been twice reminded I'm not actively engaged in this site at the moment. So why aren't I posting? Well, you see, I've been carrying two monkeys on my back, the first for quite some time and the second for about twelve months. For close to three years I've been working on some way to make circles out of 4" x 3/8" x 5' of hardwood and then cover the circle with a suitably prepared animal skin. My shed looks more like a pipe factory with all the failures hanging in the rafters. Each attempt has it's own story to tell as to what went wrong. S…

Hi all, Its been two years since Jim "PAW PAW" Wilson passed. So be careful when using galvanized steel- or better yet use something else it ain't worth it. Sean

Sadly, the news has come of the passing of a prominent figure in the world of blacksmithing. Mr. Doug Hendrickson passed away this morning and was a well known figure in A.B.A.N.A having been a member for many years and also a board member. I did not have the pleasure of meeting Mr. Hendrickson. Could those who did know him perhaps share with us some remeberances or experiences which they had with him? Maybe a funny story, something he taught you or maybe some words of his which have stayed with you and may be worth sharing? My condolances to his family and friends. Dan.

SORRY...This Has nothing to do with Blacksmithing & Some may have seen this but I wanted to share and vent, as it effects us all At first I thought this was funny...then I realized the awful truth of it. Be sure to read all the way to the end! The Tax Poem Tax his land, Tax his bed, Tax the table At which he's fed. Tax his tractor, Tax his mule, Teach him taxes Are the rule. Tax his cow, Tax his goat, Tax his pants, Tax his coat. Tax his ties, Tax his shirt, Tax his work, Tax his dirt. Tax his tobacco, Tax his drink, Tax him if he Tries to think. Tax his cigars, Tax his beers, If he cries, then Tax his tears. …

Hi Ron If the info is correct its your birthday today- so I just wanted to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!! Hope you have a great day. Bb

Lighten up a bit and enjoy this url Boogie Through Life ~ Grandma Faith's Website

This is for sure "Non-Metalworking" I want to have a garden and where I live now is nothing but rock with grass on top. I was looking on the net for ideas and came across a thing called an Earthbox. EarthBox - Homegrown Vegetables Without A Garden I didnt see spending all that money and found this http://hometown.aol.com/jmalt31/myhomepage/Earthbox.PDF Easy way to go- just keep water in it. Looked good thought I would pass it on Ron:D

I just want to thank everyone for putting up with me and all my ? For the past 25 years I have never been out of work more than 2-3 days but I took what ever I could find. For the past 6 months I have been out of work. I was just about to give up I could not even find a dead end construction job. About the only thing that has kepted me from goin nuts was I Forge. But - I got a phone call at noon today and I start work Monday For the City Water Department Benefits - Only 5 mins. Away Hey I Got A Job Needless To Say Im About To Bust A Gut I am soooooooooooooooo Happy Ron

A friend sent me this photo and this explanation... They were laying new power cables which were strung on the ground for miles. The moose are rutting right now and very agitated. He was thrashing around and got his antlers stuck in the cables. When the men (miles away) began pulling the lines up with their big equipment, the moose went up with them. They noticed excess tension in the lines and went searching for the problem. He was still alive when they lowered him. to the ground. He was a huge 60 inch bull and slightly peeved ! Tim

Hello guys, The little box on my screen says it's been too long since I posted - so I thought I'd start a new thread. I once saw a reference to "Blacksmith stew"; I did a quick search in Vulcan's grill but didn't see anything so I thought I'd ask for recipes. Jason

From northwest Fort Dodge Iowa. Pictures taken from his kitchen onto his patio deck. He wishes to remain anonymous.It was watching his little kids on the kitchen floor!!

Sad News Please join me in remembering a great icon of the entertainment community. The Pillsbury Doughboy died yesterday of a yeast infection and trauma complications from repeated pokes in the belly. He was 71. Doughboy was buried in a lightly greased coffin. Dozens of celebrities turned out to pay their respects including Mrs. Butterworth, Hungry Jack, The California Raisins, Betty Crocker, The Hostess Twinkies, and Captain Crunch. The grave site was piled high with flours. Aunt Jemima delivered the eulogy and lovingly described Doughboy as a man who never knew how much he was kneaded. Doughboy rose quickly in show business, but his later life was filled …

Its been so long since I was able to show off baby photos to all and sundry...until now.A new striker/helper has arrived at our place on account of my son's 17th b'day. Well maybe not :wink: My family took a monumental leap in January in becoming dog owners. All involved are on a steep learning curve for sure. This is Millie, a pure bred 'silver and tan working kelpie' at about 15 weeks. And we love her. She's a bewdy (a rip snorter, a bobby dazzler) and I thought I'd foist (?sic) her onto you blokes and sheilas unsolicited. Say g'day to the folks Millie. Are there any other strikers or blacksmiths helpers of the four legged variety that we might meet.

I've got a question: Those lowly wire brushes that we all use and take for granted; I always thought they were a fairly modern invention.Maybe not.?I know that maybe 500 years ago,there was no factory made wire to make brushes with. So,how did medeval smiths remove scale from their work? I'm just curious .anyone have any info?

I just posted a new page to my website titled "Murphy's Law" I got the idea and most of the info from an email I got from Alan Brazzel. What I have does not begin to cover all the variations of Murphy's Law that are out there. If you have a favorite one, please send it to me so I can include it on my site Thanks Woody

Here are a few drinking horns I've been working on , the one with scrimshaw in red has Odin's Horns & a quote from Havamal in Futhark Norse runes. the other has a Lotus Knot in green ink. These are tons of fun to make. Jens

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