LarryM

I guess I'll throw my idea at you after reading basket in tank. Minnow bucket from sporting goods store. If you are using veggy oil you still can use it for fishing:D


Larry

I'm with pault17.

4 1/2 grinder will do alot of cutting. The inverters that for sale at auto parts or department stores work very well. They are easy to use just plug them into cigerette lighter socket. If you use a pickup to haul you can also build two hook like frames to hang in bed stack pockets. And haul longer length of material.

Be Safe.
LarryM

Hey Jr thank for the update, and good news. In this world of turmoil it's nice to here something came out OK. Last Wedsday I myself have a new grandson so know how feel about grand children.

Sincerely,
Larry

Hoary,

Check out this idea for a firepot. It's welded firepot, that I made for myself. One thing that I changed was to use 3" square tube instead of pipe.

Fabricated Fire Pot by Bob Patrick

Also look at irnsrgn's post on clay and horse manure lining.

Be Safe!!
Larry

Christopher,

Nice looking unit. One thing you can do is cure the clay while it is damp. By building fire. First do yourself a favor, take a length of wire, and push it into clay all over to vent the steam generated.

Happy Hammerin'
Larry

Just thought I add my two cents. First of a swing type mobil chair needs to have a place for the smith's feet to rest. Or be low enough so their feet could to touch the floor. A power chair would be better. You need to build everything lower. But remember that there cannot be any cross rails under benchs so chair will be able to go under it. Same with forge and anvil. The anvil stand should be built so that a least the front part of the chair will go under it.


LarryM

Dan,

You might want to try making a few out of old files first just to get the hang of it. I have bought them in second hand stores for $.50 a piece. I made wood turning chisels and scrapers from. Just a thought.


LarryM

OK Ironfist

The regulator setting are as follows: Oxygen between 4 and 7lbs. acetylene between reg 3 and 6lbs. When you light the torch with gas valve open only turn up gas valve to where it just stops smokeing black. then cut in oxygen until the center feather just disappears. (neutral flame) while welding try to keep (blue center cone from touching material slightly above it. Hope this helps the poping is caused by flame being too close and too much oxygen.


Be Safe
LarryM;)

HI Frostfly

Larry here Click on the link below and check out there propane burner page. They have some real simple burner to get you started. Also shows Regulator and fitting you need to hook it up.

melt metal, home metalcasting, backyard metalcasting


As Always Safety First

Good Luck.
Larry

Hi Paul,
My name is Larry. I just want to welcome you to the Iforgeiron site If you have been blacksmith you're going to fit right in here. We have young member who's name is Lebtiger, that lives in Melbourne. He also has a new forum site. I would like to share with you. I would also like to welcome you join us tonight for blueprint chat. You can click on chat room from home page.


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Hi Neal

Welcome to IFI. You'll like it here lots of friendly folks at this site very helpful. I just wanted to invite you to chat room. Check out Gallery section good ideas there too. Again welcome.


BE Safe
LarryM

Hi Jeff

I think I may have an answer for your question. I looked in old Woodcaft catolog. It shows wood carving sweep shapes along side a scale. It appears to me that a #1 is dead flat. #2=1mm Dish #3=2mm #4=3mm and etc. I would only be guessing but may be your answer.


Happy Hammerin

Larry

Just short message I thought might be useful to some of the more inexperenced members. This is a subject that you don't think about until it happens to you. Just so you know any uncover skin exposed to arc welding rays will be sunburned. This is especially true with MIG and TIG welding. Because there is less smoke involved with gas shielded welding process. I think? I always use a bandana or old T-Shirt around my neck to cover bare skin. Long sleeve shirts a must. Protect yourself with leather sleeves, or old cotton jacket.




Work Safe
Larry McCollum

Just short warning I once had to take my daughter to Doc the remove metal sliver out of her eye. I believe she got from my clothes. Because she was never near my job at the time. It also had a rust ring.


Larry McCollum

Hi cantab


My name is Larry, I live in western Colorado. Just like to say howdy back, and welcome Iforgeiron you are going to like this site very much There is a gold mine of knowledge here. If you have questions just post them here you'll get lot of ideas. The people here are very friendly so don't be afraid to ask. Don't forget to join us in chat lots nice guys to visit with.



Work Safe
Larry McCollum

The only dumb question is one not asked

Hi Mammoth,

I'm Larry to answer your question yes medium carbon tools work very well. Also just so you know medium carbon can be harden in water quench. It is alot more forgiving than some chome moly alloy and higher carbon steels. When you quench it, it will be fairly hard outside and tough in the core.


BE SAFE
Larry McCollum

HI BSing,

I agree with Aaron don't waste your money. Get a Lincoln or simular buzz box welder 200 amps or more. You may not know it you can cut with stick welder. You turn it up to gouge out metal with stick or carbon. They also make what's known as a carbon arc torch that you can used to heat steel to forge ,bent and braze with. So keep looking for something like that for starter welder.


Above all BE SAFE!!
Larry McCollum

Try not to spend $10 worth time on $.10 job.

Welcome David,

Hello David, My name is Larry I also just joined. I live in western Colorado. You're going to meet alot of nice,informative folks at this forum. I have a coal forge I use in backyard. So have not been able to blacksmith much this winter. I can log on this site and dream thou. Join everyone on chat.


See Ya
Larry McCollum

Welcome Bsing,

I'm Larry McCollum, glad you decided to join. I also am a new member joined this month. Just a word of advise you don't have to spend alot of money to blacksmith. Save your $400 for material and fuel. A R.R. rail or heavy machine part will work just fine. On the subject of coal forge go to blueprint check out 55 gallon drum forge. Cheap and works just as good as store bought. BE SAFE!!!



See ya around
Larry McCollum


P.S. Don't forget to join us on tuesday night for live Blueprint demo.:)

Woody, Just a note to let you know I and family will keep you and grandaughter in our prayers. GET WELL SOON ANNALISE!!!

Hi Jim,

I'am Larry to make ferrules for wood handles you can cut them with hacksaw. But it is hard to keep cut straight. So the best way to cut is with a tubing cutter available at most hardware stores. You will be able to cut copper, thin wall electical conduit. All of which make very good ferrules. I have some I made with chrome tubing they look pretty good. If use your ferrules on turned handles the sharp edge can be file smooth while still in lathe. Then polish with sand paper.

Be Safe!!

Larry McCollum

Welcome dav,

I'am Larry I live in Clifton Colorado. I also look forward to seeing some of your work so post pic soon.

Welcome glowell,
you are going to like this place people are friendly, and eager to help. Also will answer question you have

LarryM

Hello Bear, I think it is a log dog that is use on a saw mill carriage to keep log from rolling. The screw end, was put in hole in deck carriage. then hit with hammer to set in side of the log being sawn.

Hi Scott, Just a tip that works for me. Run want to buy ad in local newpaper. You will be surprised how much material you get that way.