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Wonderful job! :)

Very, very nice! I've been looking for an idea for a shelf in my kitchen... think I just found one! Awesome!

I have the two burner blacksmith model and love it. Go with the larger tank for sure though. I use a 60 lb and it will still freeze up when getting near empty.

I recently had a small issue with my forge and Dennis was kind enough to replace the entire shell at no charge. A good guy who stands behind his products.

Found this Dake benchtop screwpress in the back of my van when I got home today. I'll never tell how it got there...lol!

It's tiny... only 21" across. Model P 10 according to the manufacturer plate. Not sure what I'll do with it but I'm bound to find something.

I don't really pay a lot of attention to my anvil's appearance, but I have used this stuff on other things to prevent rust...



Just use it on the sides though... wouldn't want to breath in the fumes when hot steel comes in contact.

Here's a few tutorials on the electrolysis "how-to".

ELECTROLYSIS

You'll still need a large bath, but I'd go with electrolysis. You won't get it cleaner or lose any material and it's cheap.

Looks like fun was had by all! I'd love it if someone around here (Ontario) offered a course like that.

Thanks for posting!

I really have no idea what to say except that I am sincerely sorry for what you and your wife are going through. I can't even imagine what I would do in your place.

I still believe that there are more good people than bad out there, but the laws do need to be changed for those bad ones.

Wishing you somehow find peace of mind through all of this.

That's a slick design! Thanks for posting. :)

Found this one locally... the table is 24"x30.5" and is super HEAVY! Top is 1" cast iron and I was told it came from a newspaper printing room.

Now that is slick! When can I place an order??? :)

Thanks Bob... just signed-up over there & waiting for my confirmation email. Just what I needed... another web forum to spend time at!

I thought about using the bottom for dishing, but also thought it might make an interesting bell too. The bottom divot has some stamped numbers and letters in it, that I'd have to grind out first though. Guess I'll finish the first bell before starting another...lol! :)

Thanks Phil... that's kinda what I suspected. I'll post more as things progress.

BTW... I fixed the link... I think! :blink:

Ok... so I have this old compressed gas cylinder and am going to make a large bell out of it. I was careful to make sure it was empty, removed the valve, rinsed with water a few time and then cut it in half without blowing myself or anyone else up. It has a fantastic tone that lasts and lasts when struck with a hammer.

Here's my question....

I want to use my stick welder ('cause that's all I have) to make some funky lines and patterns on the outside of the bell. I am wondering if doing this will affect or change the current tone of the bell itself?

I really, really love how it sounds now and don't want to mess that up.

I also came across some editing software I didn't know I had, so I made a one minute video of me cutting the tank... you know, just in case I was posthumously nominated for the Darwin awards!

Cutting the Tank!

Julius... close, it's 5/8". You got a much better price though...lol! Three, 5' pieces were about $50.00 for me. :blink:

There is a great book from Lorelei Sims called "The Backyard Blacksmith" with plans for a nice tripod in there.

Here's a couple cooksets I've done recently...





Hope it helps!


BTW... Welcome to the forum!

Great gift for sure! Sometimes Dad's do know BEST!!!! :)

Keep safe Keith!

Thanks so much for posting this!

Looks great!

I think that's a great price - I'd drive a long way for that one! :)

Looks like a GREAT time! Thanks for sharing!

I use a 60lb tank with a two-burner Diamondback... get good time between refills, only freezes-up when near empty (in the winter only - not summer) and most importantly, I can LIFT & MOVE it on my own when it's full....lol!

Just finished this cookset. Pretty basic stuff for most I guess, but I had fun doing it!









I used a stick welder for the horseshoes, but the fire poker has my first successful forge weld on it!

My only concern is the high-temp BBQ paint I used... this stuff seems to scratch off real easy. Hopefully it will harden up a bit once over a fire.