Max and Kate

Looks to be a nice setup a bit pricey and another belt grinder would be needed, might give it a go and build another grinder with a 2" belt.

Interesting setup, the link keeps timing out on me, I'll give a go this weekend.

I have made a couple of blocks of wood with different angles, I use them to eye ball the edge, the blanks never touch the wood its just used as a visual aide. Yep, I noticed the adjustable table that he made for his grinder, I'm not willing to do that with the Grisly, maybe another grinder would work.

Good idea, I would need an adjustable table on a grinder for that to work for us.

I have a 1" Grisly belt grinder which I would like to put a 24 degree edge on newly forged blades, is there a system that would allow me to grind a newly forge blade to the desired angle on all four sides of a blade? I am willing to buy another system or grinder that will help get that perfect edge.

I also heard about using sand to treat the metal but why I don't really know, just bury the blade in sand to cool it. Has anyone heard of this method? I suppose it depends on the type of steel used.

We received our Metalsmith a couple weeks ago and do love it, gets real hot at 5 psi and with the idler valve can save a bunch on fuel costs.

Have friends coming that weekend, they want to do a little forging, a forge party. During the summer we had a few of these with a max of 20 or so people, the anvil was the talk of the party, more than a few played with iron.

Near Pontiac Mi.let me know when an event is to take place and we'll try to coordinate our schedules to attend. We also know there is a Michigan group, MABA here and want to check that out too.

Most everything has been said on chain mail, Kate makes Chain Mail jewelry for fun and has sold some too, she knows about 6 or 7 different ways to make the links, she's been at it about 3 years. I have been repairing a leather and chain mail jerkin this winter hope to have it done this summer.

Locks are in place, already have an idea for securing copper line, tank can be set up without having to connect-disconnect but still have some months to save up for the forge and new ideas may form, do appreciate the input, will consider the braided line also, many good ideas are coming out of this thread.

Good idea as my cart is on wheels I can store the tank underneath when not in use then pull it out and set it aside out of heat range, using the copper line will keep the hose away and still give me flexibility of tank placement.

Good info, will keep these tips in mind, still have plenty of time to research for more info. An outside tank is being considered, the hose would be long. Is there a maximum length for the hose to say a 100# tank?

Right now we have a solid fuel forge and we where thinking of upgrading to a propane in the next 6 to 8 months. We have a stand on wheels that will work great, it has a shelf below that is large enough for a 20-30 lb. tank. I don't know if this is feasible having the tank below the forge itself for safety reasons. If not how far away should the tank be from the forge?

Hello all Max and Kate here. My wife Kate has forged in years past until she married me, moved from her parents home. When announced by her folks that the old forge room was falling apart and soon to be torn down we moved all her equipment to our place. She was taught by her uncle who is a master blacksmith so we set up the forge in the garage which is cinder block. Went and spent vacation time with uncle Bill and learned the basics of blacksmithing. A new anvil was need and tools so we made some tools and acquired a 332 anvil. Hope to learn more here and to contribute to the forum. My wife and are partners in the forge and work together having fun and socializing with others who are interested also. Happy Forging.