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  1. iron woodrow
    life is certainly doing its thing, but I found the time to re read this entire thread the other day. I have come a long way in my understanding of how hammers work since the start!
  2. iron woodrow
    seconded. the mystery of the maker is irrelevant. if it works, use it!
  3. iron woodrow
    what material is the dovetail? and what weld material did you use? if the answer to either of those questions is "mild steel" you are going to have a crack forming next to the weld. the weld will peel away from the die material, due to the difference in properties of the two alloys in question. welding dissimilar metals will have this effect. sorry to rain on your parade, I just thought it is important that you know what you are in for, and what to look out for. other than that, you have made a very nice die! and your hammer is superb, congratulations to you for owning such a nice machine.
  4. iron woodrow
    i've never looked into that section, as I'm not a knife man and don't want to get lost!!!!!!!! maybe if I lay a path of breadcrumbs, I wont get too bushed :unsure: that sunshine stuff isn't all it is cracked up to be john.... ;) steve, sorry if I am asking questions that are already answered, I don't mean to annoy. I just cant help it most of the time :p
  5. iron woodrow
    i ddnt even know that stainless could be fire welded! there is my new learned thing for the day! in the head scratching department- is it all about finding a welding temp that corresponds to the properties of the steels? nice work, will be great to see it finished ;)
  6. iron woodrow
    does ken supply a stamped brass specs plate? model number, size, bpm, etc?
  7. iron woodrow
    I second the request for photographs of said swage tool.
  8. iron woodrow
    SOMEONE"S OBSESSED! :rolleyes:
  9. iron woodrow
    i saw this one on a steam forum a while back, but thanks again for bringing it to my attention again. Doc, you make a very good point, and it is one, as a history fanatic, that I feel I am constantly debating with the uninitiated!
  10. iron woodrow
    beautiful, mate!
  11. iron woodrow
    I still don't quite see how Grants secondary air modification actually works!?! I am guessing the sword mechanism of which you speak on yours and Grants hammers were thusly configured?: '' target='_blank'>> not quite like the attached sword al la Ken Zitur hammers? http://www.flickr.com/photos/41924895@N07/sets/72157636847544854/
  12. iron woodrow
    good to see that fitters are good for something :p
  13. iron woodrow
    I couldn't open the link danger? I am not sure if the beche hammers fill up with water, since they have a top exhaust opening (?), but I know a Pilkington (alldays) hammer that is outside in an area smack bang between the two wettest parts of the country (both towns vie for the "golden gumboot" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Gumboot- just to show how wet it is) I had the diesel fitter mate of mine, who works next to it put a cap over the exhaust, but I am worried it might be full of water, any ideas on the best (stealth) way of draining it??? btw- I am not allowed to be showing interest in it apparently :ph34r: http://www.flickr.com/photos/41924895@N07/sets/72157636834205464/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/41924895@N07/sets/72157636834205464/
  14. iron woodrow
    how many beers did it take to get the bits out phil?
  15. iron woodrow
    well you mob must be all rolling durries and hitting roundbar at the moment! with ample refreshing beverages i'm sure ;) you really got everyone speechless with that megamassey phil......
  16. iron woodrow
    very nice! now please could you tell me why it is tagged BACON????? I LIKE IT!
  17. iron woodrow
    good old aussies!
  18. iron woodrow
    where do you draw the "modern line"? masseys made surely some of the first self contained hammers? which should mean there is a "pioneer self contained" section :p
  19. iron woodrow
    must be the curse of those of us who grew up without a tv ! and im only 30!
  20. iron woodrow
    btw 2 1 10 = 224 + 28 + 10 = 262lb
  21. iron woodrow
    ric, we need photos of the niles- bement pond!
  22. iron woodrow
    hehe, funny what an innocent thread can become ;) lovely work mate, keep it up!
  23. iron woodrow
    you an octopus 99 ? :p
  24. iron woodrow
    neat videos john, i like the control you have put into them, do you have an adjustment for the bpm? i was always uncomfortable with the speed of the massey #1 (one was 241 bpm, the other 239) when using top tools, but for standard forging i dont mind so much. is your 200 slower than your 50?
  25. iron woodrow
    but you would have to light it with an oxy :D
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