This is very interesting guys. I will try this corn burning soon. I wonder what would happen if I burn cob and all? We will see! I'll get some pics and stories when I do it.
Wampus
My neighbors both have commercial grass cutting buisinesses and as a result have lots of old blades that are just thrown out. Have any of you ever made anything out of old lawn mower blades?
~~WAMPUS
Well Guys I have made progress and have invented my own forge system. Wahooo!
You guys are gonna love this I just know it.
I bought an old farm trailer (like the hay ride kind but without the sides and the wood floor) for $200. It has a steel frame with steel beam that run across the trailer with 16" between them. I also have a mother load of this 1.5" thick plate that is in 4'x8' sections. I am going to fasten those plates on the trailer to make a floor/deck/table top (can you see where this is going?) Then I am going to cut a hole in the deck and put my fire pot in it. I am then going to use the blower part of an old air handler to give me my air flow. (I am not sure how just yet)
But I think that this is a good idea. I complete forge mounted on a trailer that can be pulled around the farm by either the tractors or the mules. All I would have to do is hook her up to the electricity for the blower and away I go. Plus by standing only 3'8" tall the trailer is the perfect height for a work bench.
Pretty cool huh?
Let me know what you think. I will post pictures later.
~~WAMPUS
Okay everybody here is our situation. I have aquired a brake drum and some other goodies. My question is can I get going in the right direction with this xxxx?
1. mid sized brake drum
2. 55 gallon barrel (i might have 2 of them I don't know for sure)
3. A whole heck of alot of cinderblocks and bricks
4. some angle iron ( really heavy)
5. 3/4" steel plates (about 4x8')
~~Wampus
Hi everybody! I am getting into smithing and found this site. It looked like a fairly friendly place so I joined. I hope to learn alot from you guys!
~~Wampus