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Pounding out the profits gives a little background on the iron store giant pages 197-199. Not much detail.

Was thinking of doing a series on here when I start working on the iron store giant. There is just a couple of mentions in pounding out the profits of the iron store giant. Haven't been able to find anyone else who has had one. So might be of some historical use...

The LG has had a repair, and the clutch seems to be frozen. Planning on tearing it down and installing new linkage. It apparently sat in a barn for over a decade unused. Craigslist find bought it and about 50 tongs and a champion forge for $2500. Was real happy that day. Even a blind hog finds a few nuts ;-)

background hammer is an iron store giant. It needs a lot of work. Picked it up 2 years ago in anticipation of retiring. Retiring this year so will have time to rebuild both. The iron store giant was rebuilt with a stroke much too long and when ran broke the top of the pillow block for the crank. So need to rework the entire linkage and machine a replacement pillow block cap. Within my capabilities, I have a pretty complete machine shop, but just haven't had the time to devote as of yet.

bought this a few months ago, just got her home today. Supposed to be a transitional hammer.

I like that post vice stand!!! I might have to make one of those myself.

I converted a similar design into a phlanishing hammer, I use a rubber brick on the bottom anvil and i custom made the top anvils with interchangeable ends with different diameters and it works pretty well. The bricks are sold as a swimming and diving brick. It is solid enough that the bulk of the energy is transferred to the work, but yet soft enough that it becomes a built in safety.

Indiana prices hover right around $200, have seen several in the last year, but they were all within $25 of each other. Or maybe I'm not looking in the right places...

I commend him on his ability to envision, plan and then create a working piece of art. How many people in this day and age can do that? Not many! Could it have been more simplistic and functional? Probably but, he built what he wanted and it works.

Lamey, thanks for the info

Yes, I have been looking for a while. I hate buying unseen, but it was close enough to drive to and it looks to be in decent shape. Here is hoping all is good when I pick her up!

OK, So I bought this hammer and still have to go and get it some time in the next few weeks. The guy I bought it off of doesn't know anything about it. I initially thought that it was a Champion, but now I am not so sure. Can anybody shed some light? I have not seen it in person yet so I have little to go on.

Shameless plug! There is an older Atlas under tailgating! ;-)

My original set of tongs were found buried in the dirt floor of a 100+ year old barn on my dads old place. I found 26 sets as I recall...

Ted, Sorry to hear of your loss, I would be angered to say the least.

Hot bluing consists of soaking the piece to be treated in hot blueing salts for a specified period of time, This method can yield outstanding results but requires specialized equipment and some level of skill. Cold blueing on the other hand is a compound that is rubbed on the part to be treated and is added to till the desired coloration is achieved. Cold blueing is a fairly simple and inexpensive method. I have personally achieved some very good results with coldbueing. I am familiar with the process of hot bleing but have never personally done it, so I am sure that others can add more personalized recommendations. Both methods rely on very careful preparation of the material to be blued. Imperfections in the finish will show in either way and the part must have no contaminants (oil, dirt, rust, etc.) on it to have a successful treatment.

Thanks guys, keep the ideas coming!

I just picked up 36 lengths of 1/2 X 24 copper tubing for a song and am trying to think of some projects to make with these... I already am thinking about wind chimes and I seem to remember a project with cattails and tulips. I am looking forward to hearing and better yet seeing some of your ideas!!! Thanks Steve

It seems to be a disturbing new trend. My local scrap yard changed management and now they only buy metals :-( What a bummer!

It's a sickness ;-)

Way better than my average roses!

Baaaahhhhh, baaaahhhhh don't put me to work! LOL I use Udder Butter, probably same as bag balm. Litt;e worried about them sheep though. You know the old saying "them sheep areliars"

Switch blades are nothing more than a specifically engineered tool. The idea behind switchblade knives is to allow a person with only one functional hand to be able to use a knife. Also addresses the need of individuals with disabilities of the hand and fingers(insufficient grip strength). I did some research a few years ago and they are legal for persons with said afflictions and Law Enforcement personnel. There are varying mechanisms for opening, some will open as a folder with a spring assist while others will spring straight out from the hilt. I have models of both but do not like to carry due to the possibility of an inadvertant opening when in a precarious position like a front pocket And yes I do own mine legally.

I'd buy a life :D

They can be kind of pricey, but if not being used, I would offer scrap price and think I got HECK OF A DEAL!