TRIPP

Thanks for all the help,  The blade is o1x15n20  224 layers - random pattern   handle is a cannon bone from a light horse.   donated to the Ontario Farriers Asosoc auction this weekend.

thanks Rich,  idid follow all the recommendations and had no major problems.    The cutting edge had to be re sharpened but the overal blade came out pretty good.   I am installing the handle at this very moment and will post the finnished pics asap.   Tthanks for all the help

FINISHED SKINNER- LESS HANDLE.   THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP WITH MY QUESTIONS ON THE 15N20-01 COMBINATION.  I WOULD LIKLEY GO WITH FEWER LAYERS ON THE NEXT ONE FOR MORE DEFINITION BUT I'M PRETTY HAPPY WITH IT.   HANDLE TO BE INSTALLED TOMORROW IS MADE FROM THE CANNON BONE FROM THE FRONT LEG OF A HORSE AND THE FINISHED PRODUCT GOES TO AN AUCTION FOR THE ONTARIO FARRIERS ASSOC  EDUCATION FUND.   WOULD LIKE TO HEAR COMMENTS ON ANY IMPROVEMENTS.    THANKS   TRIPP

sweet!!!

MEDIUM SIZE BILLET,  1/4X1X4   4 PIECES 01   3 PIECES 15N20  ENOUGH TO MAKE A SKINNER AND A SMALL GUT HOOK

I HAVE SEARCHED THE FORUM AND HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIND ANY POSTS ON HEAT TREATING A BLADE MADE FROM 01X15N20.  MY BLADE IS ALMOST FINISHED AT 224 LAYERS AND DO NOT WANT TO RUIN IT AT THIS POINT.   MY FIRST TIME WITH THIS COMBINATION.   ANY HELP PLEASE.   TRIPP

EXPERIENCE IS AN ACCUMULATION OF MISTAKES--MADE ONLY ONCE

THANKS FOR ALL THE TIPS, I WILL TRY ALL OF THEM THE RECIPE FROM THE OLD BOOK IS 1 ONCE COPPER SULFATE, 1 ONCE SPIRIT OF NITRE (ILLEGAL HERE) 1 PINT OF DISSTILLED WATER, SEVERAL COATS OVER SEVERAL DAYS AND ADD ARSEIC TO THE LAST COAT. THEN USE THE LINSEED BEESWAX, TURPENTINE MIX FOR A FINISH. THE BOOK I HAVE IS MACHINERY"S SHOP RECEIPTS AND FORMULAS COPYRIGHT 1911 BY THE INDUSTRIAL PRESS. GREAT BOOK WITH OVER 400 LITTLE TIPS FOR ALMOST ANYTHING TO DO WITH METAL STEVE

I AM LOOKING FOR A FORMULA OR PROCESS TO COLOUR OR STAIN MILD STEEL A BROWN COLOUR. IT IS A COFFEE TABLE PROJECT WITH VINES AND LEAVES UNDER A GLASS TOP. I HAVE A 20"S MACHINEST MANUEL WITH SOME IDEAS BUT SOME OF THE NEEDED STUFF IS NOW ILLEGAL TO BUY IN CANADA. HOPE SOME OF YOU GUY"S HAVE SOME IDEAS OTHER THAN PAINT. IF THAT IS THE ONLY WAY TO GO I CAN DO THAT BUT WOULD PREFER TO HAVE IT LOOK OLD RATHER THAN "MADE" TO LOOK OLD. THANKS STEVE

On 8/23/2009 at 8:18 AM, Che Guevara said:

planning to start a new guild for the eastern ontario blacksmiths 

A bit late,  Have you organized anything in regards to this post?  Steve

what is an EZ11??

LOOKING FOR A MANUEL FOR A FAIRBANKS EZ 11 HAMMER AND ALSO DIES FOR SAME

Any ideas where to look for dies for aN e sEiErs fairbanks hammer. 150 lb??

Look up vet tec products on the web. Try one called superfast. I use it for building extentions on horse foals feet. Almost indestructable and you can file, sand and polish it. Sets up in about 2 min and is 100% solid in 30 min. Real easy to work with. You need to have a special gun to dispence it, well worth the investment. They have several different products. Talk to the local farrier assoc for help. Great idea for the handle. Steve

What you want is not always what you need

I want to thank all you guy's for the help, took all the advice and did one thing at a time till i got everything running smooth. The other thread re rebuiding the fairbanks was a big help too re lubrication. I will try and get some pictures up so you all can see what you helped with. Steve

one question.... One statement...

Are you sure you have the minimum horsepower motor with enough rotating mass for the hammer? A light motor does not work well with that size mechanical. The original motors used (or line shaft environments) probably had hundreds of pounds of rotating mass that was engaged when the belt was tightened.

Also..... Try reversing the rotation of the motor. As grant has indicated, it makes a difference in the successful operation of a slip-belt environment.

It is a canvas type belt and yes it is going the right way. I ment going in the right direction as progress

Turns over easy by hand and it is a slack belt clutch. Tightened the belt more and got it going but i don't have much speed yet, i will try some other adjustments. Going in the right direction though, thanks

I'm a new power hammer owner and have recently installed a fairbanks ez11 it is approx 150 lb and i.m having some difficulty with belt adjustment. How tight does the belt have to be with no load i can't get it to pull the flywheel over. Fear of breaking something on my new toy has me abit gun shy on having it to tight. Any clues thanks tripp