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  1. imagedude
    A modified Carroll Pro 2000 forge burner acts as the pilot light, turbo power provided by the blower.
  2. imagedude
    I was thinking of powering it via a 16HP Listeroid stationary engine. By the time I'd bought the hammer, found a way of powering it, moved it, installed etc I'd have spent about the same as buying the Blacker and a 25kg Anyang.
  3. imagedude
    Can we see some photos of the crank linkage?
  4. imagedude
    See Trade memorials and gravestones for some tradesmen's gravestone info.
  5. imagedude
    I thought you'd be buying it John!
  6. imagedude
    My Blacker Model C. Not for the faint of heart!
  7. imagedude
    1 cwt Massey (UK) for sale, see powerhammer
  8. imagedude
    Mine's made from 6mm (1/4") steel. The air is blown through a 8mm (3/8") stainless steel plate though mild steel would be perfectly acceptable. The fan is a 270cfm blower that was once used to cool the laser on a printing machine.
  9. imagedude
    Plenty of good tinner's books here: The Sheet Metal Shop .Com
  10. imagedude
    If I forged a DIRK it would probably be DIRE.
  11. imagedude
    Making gates, ornamental furniture and damascus billets.
  12. imagedude
    Interesting that you know what work you will be doing in the future. Personally I have no idea what work I may pick up, I'm sure both of the above examples are possibilities.;)
  13. imagedude
    Is that a Beche?
  14. imagedude
    I hope to have a new workshop which will be a dedicated smithy. It won't be very large, only 12 feet x 10 feet. I was wondering where the best place to locate the powerhammer would be. In a corner, half way along one side or dead centre? I need to make a decision before I cast the new concrete floor. A central location may allow the best access but in a corner or against the wall takes less space.
  15. imagedude
    wind, what wine gives me.
  16. imagedude
    See making rose info - Metal Meet Forums
  17. imagedude
    I fabricate my stands from angle iron:
  18. imagedude
    I fancy a tatt to celebrate my father's time in the metalworking industry. It will feature an anvil and the phrase 'by hammer and hand, all arts do stand'. The tatt will probably be on my thigh. Any ideas?
  19. imagedude

    Ecart's Dad

    imagedude replied to Ecart's topic in Prayer List

    Recently lost my father to cancer. It's not a good experience watching them waste away and there is not a lot you can do to ease their suffering. During the last few weeks he knew that the game was over and it was difficult for him to hide his dissapointment. It is natural for you to get angry with your father for dying, hide this from him and be as patient with him as you can.
  20. imagedude
    Condolences and best wishes to all those affected by this tragedy. Bob.
  21. imagedude
    found in a scrap yard
  22. imagedude
    I found this at a scrap merchant's yard:
  23. imagedude
    Some interesting blacksmithing/chainmaking videos and some background information: YouTube - Hand forging chains (1) - Blacksmithing YouTube - Forging of chain by smiths (2) - blacksmithing Titanic task that put town on the map
  24. imagedude
    It depends on your local climate and local stone. A friend who had a sandstone building had constant problems with rusting on all steel objects. My shops have 30" thick granite walls and rusting in this building isn't so bad. Here's my shop with the roof removed: Underpinning the walls: You can clearly see that there are no foundations but the concrete should help to reduce ingress of damp. Inside with the roof on:
  25. imagedude
    I have a 'double piked' anvil so I have a horn on both sides.
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