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Lee valley, Garret Wade, woodcraft etc. sell or used to sell, butcher block oil. It is food safe. I do not remember what oil is used. But a little net search should supply that information. SLAG.

Check out stand oil at an art supply store. SLAG.

I. F. I. Citizens, Life does not begin before coffee. Whilst drinking same I reread this thread and discovered that I, too, would love a copy of the chart. I noticed that it was generated by the Hendrix Group. (it's on the chart). A search resulted in a net hit for a Mr. David Hendrix of the Hendrix Group. http://hghouston.com/about-us/david-hendrix They are corrosion and alloy specialists. My coffee is fully imbibed and it is time that I rejoin life. Perhaps someone, here, would like to approach this organization and request "copies" of the chart. Just sayin, SLAG. p. s. I did not see Mr.Cochran's post whilst writing mine. p. p. s. Tempil Inc. seems to be the holder of copy right

Mr. R. T. Williams, The following discussion may be of some help for promising leads to traditional United Kingdom blacksmith shops, (set-ups). In the last 40 years, interest in industrial archaeology has picked up in England especially, and now North America. There are some Universities and research groups that should have information as to smithy's and knowledge of existing shops in Great Britain. A google search should turn up some leads and contacts. If that does not pan out, contact someone at the British Museum, for assistance. They have assisted me in the past. They were very accommodating and their assistance was very helpful. Good luck in your endeavor. Any person interested in industry of the past is a friend of mine. Regards, SLAG.

Freedom of speech does not give a person the right to yell "fire" in the middle of a crowded movie theater. There are limits to free speech and opinion. Counseling "advice" that is potentially lethal is far, and beyond that of free speech. It cannot be countenanced. Earnest belief dies not trump accepted scientific facts. (they ARE facts, not mere theory). I personally watched a person die of poisonous fumes. It was desperately ugly. Suffocation is not pretty. My two cents worth. SLAG.

SLICED bread stand aside! The next best thing may be at hand. Radioactive cesium and strontium atoms in water are a major health hazard. The melted down Japanese nuclear reactor in Fukushima has tens of thousands of gallons of that contaminated water. It is, also, found elsewhere. A cheap substance has been found that removes those radionuclides. They are then concentrated & ready for recycling. All the decontaminated water is fit for environmental release. The substance is oxygenated coke. It's cheap, natural, disposable, and recyclable. Check it out at, https://phys.org/news/2017-01-carbon-radioactive-elements.html SLAG industries, and the Sturgeon General have determined that this information is to be used at the readers sole risk. SLAG Industries does not bestow any express, nor implied warranty of fitness for the information therein . (also, Chairmen SLAG is essentially broke after a recent judgment pursuant to a long course of domestic legal proceedings, ((read acrimonious divorce)), ) He is, essentially judgment-proof. HAHH !

Marc1, All I can say is, amen brother, SLAG.

T. P. is correct. The laws in each specific jurisdiction are operative. But there is a way to discover the law, without having to go to law school or to employ a lawyer to find out. The following suggestion works for most countries. Let me explain. Ignorance of the law is no defense. Therefor, people ARE expected to know the law. ("I did not know about that law") To help people, the attorney general usually is tasked with informing the public about the law. Phone them up, and politely ask what statute and specific clause pertains to your query. They will inform you. But note, they do NOT have to give you a legal opinion concerning a specific set of facts for a specific situation. They are not allowed to render legal opinions. You just get the statute, that's it. We should consult with a lawyer for opinions. Or legal aid or the dean of a law school. They may help if they want but are not legally bound to do so. SLAG.

Would oxygen propylene get hot enough for your purposes? It burns a lot hotter than oxygen-propane. Oxy-mapp gas might also work. Some people here, on i.f.i., cannot get mapp gas anymore. It is still available in St. Louis. (perhaps it is old stock left around after the mapp gas phase out.). SLAG.

Alexander Weygers, studied blacksmithing in the Netherlands as a young man. He later earned a degree in mechanical engineering and then studied ship building. He switched to studying sculpture under two renowned American sculptors. He spoke at least 7 languages and worked for American intelligence in W.W. 2. And yes, he received a patent for a hovering airship. Heck of a guy. SLAG.

J.H.C.C., What to do with contaminated gas sequestering filter material? Much of the contaminating gases can be chemically broken down by microbes in the soil. The polluting gas is absorbed onto the filter material and they can now be acted upon by the bugs in the soil. (who could not work upon them when they are in the gas phase. (i.e. in the air). Some higher plants and some micro-organisms can absorb heavy metal contamination in the soil. By doing so they concentrate the metals in their tissues. The plant body can then be harvested and the metals can be extracted. Some higher plants, for example, can eat airborne formaldehyde. They use it as a chemical feed material, and convert it into chemicals that they use. Highly polluting V. O. C.'s (volatile organic compounds) and readily broken down by soil micro-organisms. Some of them can even break down cyanide and T.N.T. etc. SLAG.

There is no universal "right way" to pronounce anvil or many other terms. There are regional differences and national dialects. Mr. Stevens cogently points out that he has a regional "drawl" and that is a correct pronunciation for his part of the country. The dialect in Boston, Ma. and New York City. N.Y. is probably different, as it will be in Ontario, or Quebec, Canada, or England for example. SLAG.

Ted T. Congratulations on your imminent, successful escape from your hospital incarceration. Seriously, convalesce and heal up well. It is good to have you back. All the best. SLAG.

SLAG here. (again). Waahh hooo!!! Scientists at Washington State U. & in China take a bow.! Just reported. They have developed a soy and bacterial cellulose filter material that filters out many hazardous gaseous pollutants. Such as carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, formaldehyde, and V. O. C.'s. (volatile organic compounds). Most air filters remove particles form the air. Few collect gases. The new filters are cheap, natural, organic, biodegradable, and inexpensive. Namely, made from soy waste and bacterial cellulose. It IS very hard to believe this development, RIGHT!, so check out , https://phys.org/news/2017-01-environmentally-friendly-soy-based-filter-capture-toxic.html to make sure. Keep following the I. F. I. technology and metallurgy sub-group bulletins for exciting new devolpment reporting, Your ever enthusiastic correspondent, SLAG.

Woodnmetalguy, You are now a new member of the I. f. I. technology and metallurgy sub-group: if you so desire. Welcome & congratulations, Sir! All other I. f. I. members are also welcome to join our honorable sub-group. Sincerely, SLAG.

Could the magnetically affected nozzle be biased a little to deflect the metal flow to where it is desired? SLAG.

Marc1, I googled abbey hoist and got a boatload of junk ads. Can you suggest a web site that would have an explanation and perhaps a picture of it. Have other i.f.i. members noticed that Google and Yahoo searches are dredging up a raft of ads and often with no other information or web sites. Or am I just hallucinating for a change. (I have host of imaginary friends and I do not need to host any more.) Just sayin. SLAG.

Arkie, Thank you. SLAG. That is a wonderful hitch. If after tying the knot you pass the two ends through the loop it becomes a prussic loop. and is much more secure

Greetings, & a warm welcome to the I. F. I. technology and metallurgy enthusiasts group, recent member additions; Glenn, Anachronist58, Marc 1, CMS3900, RobbieG, Frosty and all the others that I have missed. Attention: all who wish to become a member of this exalted Sub Group. Post a response to a sub-group topic and you are in. SLAG.

Marc, What equipment do Australian linesmen use instead of spurs? Hardwoods, generally, are reserved for more expensive uses in North America. (like furniture, building construction etc.) Strangely I was not even aware of iron bark, black butt, stringybark , merbau. Mr. Aus. what does a Cobb & co. hitch look like? Life is a learning experience and I'm still learning. Regards, to all Down Under, (and everywhere else). SLAG.

Vaughn T., Those big nails are available in Canada too. (so are big logs.). SLAG.

STOP the presses !!! This just in. Reported about 2 hours ago. The boffins, laterally, at New York university and now at Vader industries, have announced that they have reduced three dimensional metal printing "to practice" The potential of this technology is mind bending. (Well it bent MY mind). I kid you not! (I could not make this up). Read the thrilling details at https://techxplore.com/news/2017-01-liquid-metal-d-revolutionize.html As always, your ever alert I. F. I. technology and metallurgy sub group reporter. SLAG.

Check Dremel's accessory catalogue, on the net. They make one and I know I own one of them. Regards, SLAG.

Secure the axe head , put a carbide head in the Dremel and use both of your hands to steady the tool while engraving the head. Nice tool. SLAG.

Jer, Thank you for the definition. It is appreciated. SLAG. a. k. a. Dan.