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I use this recipe and it works real well.

1 part beeswax
1 part turpentine
1/2 part boiled linseed oil


Got the recipe here...
Finish Recipe Video


I'm not really sure how this would hold-up outside in the elements. Might want to consider some type of clear urethane finish.




Hope it helps!

South Africans barbeque their BEER? Or is that a Canandian thing? Or is it just you?

Actually, my daughter once pierced a can of beer and stuffed it inside of a whole chicken she was grilling. It was pretty good.

Apart from that, we are non-drinkers, so I'm not up on my worldwide beer-drinking protocols.

Very similar to the South Africa braai... although the term may just be like our "bbq". Definitely on my "to do" list!












Hope it helps! :D

Great work - really like it!

Very nice knife! Hopefully you can get a picture of it in use - at the BBQ of course - you know, slicing through a perfectly smoked brisket! Although a piratin pic would be good too! :D

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL Bob!


I'd love to see the process for carving out the bird & branch. Is this done with a power tool or is it all hot work???

Just wondering if anyone has any simple Mother's Day gift ideas or projects on the go.

Thanks!

I use this recipe and it works real well.

1 part beeswax
1 part turpentine
1/2 part boiled linseed oil


Got the recipe here...
Recipe video

Sure LeeRoy....

As Frosty said, it's ALL about resizing your pictures before doing anything with them - especially if uploading them directly to an album on this site.

I have my pictures uploaded to an external host site. In my case, it's flickr.com, but there are lots of other sites like Photobucket and you can even link from Facebook, if you do it right. Essentially, you need to know the actual web address of the picture you've uploaded. This address has to end in ".jpg" or ".gif" and nothing else. There is a little button above, second from the smiley face that is for inserting a picture... this is where you add the image web address. When you upload a photo to Flickr, it actually keeps five copies of your picture, but all in different sizes. You can find the individual web address for each size and use whichever one is best - I usually go for medium size when I post.

Here's an example of what I mean...

Square...

address... ()

Thumbnail...

address... ()

Small...

address... ()

Medium...

address... ()

Large...

address... ()


Hope this helps!

Here's a few more....










If I shouldn't be posting this many pics, please let me know and I'll try to restrain myself the next time 'round!


Paul

Took the family to visit grandma & grandpa (my parents) in Florida for March break. We took a little side trip to BOK Tower Gardens and it really is a fantastic place! Thought I would post some pictures of the ironwork created by Samuel Yellin. The gates and brass door are his work, but I'm not entirely sure if he was responsible for the bronze snake on the sundial.

If you ever get a chance to visit, it's well worth it... just make sure to give yourself a full day to enjoy it all!










There are a few more pics on the next post too.

Here's a direct link to the Bok Tower site for more info....

BOK Tower Gardens

Great ideas! I like the tripod for your potjie. Ok, I actually like the potjie more ... just picked up my second one a few weeks ago. The pots are kinda scarce in my neck of the woods!

Two hours???? That'd take me a few days...lol! Nice work - looks great!

One of a kind, never to be duplicated = priceless. I like it!

I am not really into jewelry and do not wear a wedding ring, but I could quite happily wear one of those rings - wonderful

Wondering if anyone had any thoughts on a simple (small) musical instrument that could be forged? Not really sure what I'm looking for but any ideas would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Here's what is written in the instructions I received with my Diamondback forge....

"It's a good idea to keep some extra firebrick on hand, for closing off one end of the forge, or replacing floor bricks when needed. These are common and very inexpensive 4"x2-1/2"x9" available anywhere building supplies are sold (usually under $2 usd each)."

I thought you'd reach curmudgeon status when you "sell" it to your apprentice. You know, slowly deducting amounts from their paycheck and not letting them use it until everything is paid in full! :blink:

I have the a two-burner from Diamondback and the floor uses the same brick as that in a wood burning stove. The bricks are only $2-$3 and can be found at any specialty fireplace shop or maybe even home depot. If you can't find one right away, you could always flip the brick over as a temporary solution. I really like my forge, but I haven't come close to melting anything... even running at higher PSI. Wondering if your gauge is working properly... or better yet, wondering if mine is...lol!

It didn't turn out as well a I would have liked, but that is where my skill level is right now.

They make great woks (or discadas) when cooking for a large crowd....






Here is a dutch oven cook stand that I made....

NIce job! I'd put it on my house and I'm not a Hillcrest.... love confusing the neighbors! :lol:

I'm sure there is a formula out there somewhere.... but I just eyeballed it. :blink:

I really like your design on this one!

Here's my first attempt at a cross...




I'm thinking of making a small flower or leaf to weld onto the centre but not sure yet.

Not even close to yours Thomas, but here's my first attempt....






Used a railroad spike for mine.