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Why not cut the nose off and drill and tap the end and make attachments. One of which would be the new tip. You could then make all kinds of fixtures to mount for different jobs. Stakes would be great with that much mass behind them.

Cullman Forge is the closest to you. Meets on the 1st Sunday of the month at 9:00 AM at Peinhardt Farm in Cullman Forgemaster: Gary Kennamer (256) 247-0820 CullmanInfo@alaforge.org

Find old wrought to use as filler material. You can also do this fill with a gas setup.

The areas on Fedex is LTL (Less than a Truck Load) Freight. https://www.fedex.com/ratefinder/ltl?locale=en_US You need to know the freight class and NEVER pay list price for shipping. Discounts will be 60% or better typically. UPS also has a freight rate tool that does a default 60% discount. https://www.ups.com/uifs/create?loc=en_US&client=UIS&stcWarn=true (You will need an account) Also do not forget to add the weight of packing and pallet material. These can add almost 50lbs to a shipment. I like to use pallet wrap if you can get it becuase it helps make sure the stuff stays on the pallets All that said, just call these carriers Freight divisions and they are very glad to help out.

I remembered these folks if you all are wanting replacement handles. http://www.tennesseehickoryproducts.com/productsHammers.shtml Dig around , they have a lot of handles.

We call them lock washers. I bet that gets heavy !!

Seems the world goes around https://www.google.com/search?q=antique+carpenters+tool+chest&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=EYU7UrWzEMvoiALQ7oHwBQ&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAQ&biw=1056&bih=624&dpr=1 These old tool boxes can give us all some good ideas !!!

AFC (Alabama Forge Council) Fall Conference 5-8 September 2013 http://www.alaforge.org/ Location: Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park Birmingham, Alabama http://www.tannehill.org/

Here is the rose I did for the meeting this month. This started out as a 1/2 inch x 18 Inch Round stock. Took about 10 different operations to get it into the rose. The length before it was rolled up was 34 inches. The project time on this rose was about 3 hours. We are doing a lot of good projects this year, so come on out and attend if you can !!!

Hello - check out and joing the Alabama Forge Council. alforge.org. You'll find a good base of smith here in Alabama.

Sweet !!

Marc What is the brand of the lathe? Where are you located?

That aint the Loch Ness monsta is it ? :D about tree fiddy

http://www.blacksmithing.org/Articles/ViewArticles.htm Try this link. It is not the search, but the articles seem to be there.

Turn your anvil stand around or you will be tripping over that leg. I would just line the bottom of that forge with thin fire brick. You may also want to consider rotating everything 90 degrees and have your forge out in the middle of the space with the window to the right. This will let you pass long items through the forge and also keep you from messing up that paint on the tin. You will want a hood and I would straight stack it right out the top of the shop. http://www.iforgeiron.com/topic/30377-is-my-hood-to-tall/#entry311145 You could do it like this with or without a side draft intake Or like these in the pics (follow Lyle's link) http://www.iforgeiron.com/topic/27902-sue-and-elise-first-day-at-brians/#entry283989

Here is mine based on Brian's style. I saw another cool one a week ago that is a thick walled square tube tall enough for the vice. A piece of plate welded to the top about 12x12 with a tool rack made of rebar. The plate is off set so that one side of the plate is even with the edge of the tube. I think the tube was 5 or 6 inch square.The post vise was mounted right next to the main post. The post had two lawnmower sized (I am sure hand truck wheels would work also) numatic wheels so when tipped it would roll like hand trucks. It had a thick (3/8 to 1/2) inch piece of checker plate welded to the bottom (about 24x36) of the stand that the foot of the vise sat on and you stand on while using the vise. It was very stable. I will see if I can get some pictures. I know this is one of my most used tools when out going to workshops.

Here is what we did this past Sunday

Check out Alabama Art Casting - Lee McKee here on IFI wrangles that bunch :) !! Also check out the alaforge.org website. Several Chapters of the AFC in North Alabama.

I wanted to post the Vulcan Forge Group (AFC Chapter) events for 2013. We have setup a calander of activities for the year and hope all who want to will attend !!! We meet normally the second Sunday of each month at the Bell Barn behind the casting shed at Tannehill State Park. The park has a small admission fee. Upcoming events !!! Vulcan Forge Demos and Projects 2013 Feb 10th - Heart Sconce with Mike Linn March 10 - Dogwood Blossom and Keychains with Mike Linn and Lee McKee April 14th - Tongs with James Whatley May 5th - Iron Roses in time for Mother's Day with Mike Ray June 9th - Patch Knives and Skinners with Glynn Holmes July 14th - Copper Letter Opener with Milo Aug 11 - Group Project - Standing Coat/Hat Rack To be auctioned off at AFC Fall Conference Oct 13th - Swedish Style Axe and Hatchet with Lee McKee Nov 10th - Vulcan Forge Holiday Party! Surprise Guest Demo, Cook Out, and BIG Iron in the Hat Auction! Dec 8th - Reindeer Shoes & Christmas Tree Ornaments with Big Jim Hestle We also have a special event on the 16th and 17th of this month. Chasing and Repousse Tools creation this class is $100.00 for two days and includes a 3 foot piece of S-7 1/2 inch Rod. This class size is limited. If your interested in these classes, let us know !!! If you would like to attend the Tools creation class on the 16th and 17th PM me for details. It will be a great 2 day class and help support our chapter of the AFC !!! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Vulcan-Forge/144612122261217 Check out our facebook page for pictures and more details !!!

Can you post some pictures? A lot of these blowers have pins that hold the shafts and set screws.

Best thing to do is leave it alone if it turns. The shaft rides in a bushing and has to be pressed out and may have a pin holding it in. If you do not now what your doing or have a press, you will bust the case. Flush out the case , you wont paint that part anyway. Then just re assemble it. http://www.iforgeiron.com/topic/18101-champion-lancaster-40-forge-blower-restoration/ That thread may help you some.

Man you got a good deal on that !!!

duh ble post :D :blink:

Let me see if I can find someone for you. What alaforge group are you trying to contact? Bay or Wiregrass?

Man I want one of those !!! I half keep watch out for one at times. That is a nice setup!!!!