mtncrawler

Just a point to be clear about with your clients Mark (as I'm sure you already know). Are you producing railings out of wrought iron - the material - or building "wrought" iron railings from mild steel? Assuming the latter, but it would certainly make a difference in $$ and availability. Good luck on your project/business! Just a bit jealous from cubicle land here..

Perfect! Thanks for the memory jog! Mike

Hello folks - hope this is the right forum to post this question. I'm drawing a complete blank for some reason - I've seen these setups that can be used as part of an OA torch, where you can use the torch and then set it in this device/stand - it then cuts off the flame/gas, but re-ignites once you lift it off this stand (assuming there is some type of sparker of igniter). Sounds like the device is plumbed to regulators/valves that control gas flow/based on the postion of a lever that holds the torch. Anyone know what I'm talking about? I saw it in a Peter Parkinson video - he was using it to help perform a series of twists in a bar, in which he had to put down the torch to re-orient material, then picked it back up to use. Lots of ON/OFF time, so to speak. A pic/brand or web reference would certainly be appreciated! Thanks, Mike

Nice work Nuge...

While I do claim to have made several of these, I have to give design credit - as well as teaching me the skills to create - to Mark Aspery. Mark, I know you're lurking out there from time to time. Hope you're doing well and you had a good summer in Tuolumne? Mike Fort Collins, CO.

Love it! Great job...

Sounds like your set on your decision, but I purchased a 250lb Rathole earlier this year and have been very happy with it. Of course, I visit Jackson WY from CO quite a bit, so picking one up saved me the shipping $$..

There is simply one correct solution to your problem: It sounds like you have a shop with too much equipment & tools - I, on the other hand, have a shop that NEEDS equipment & tools. I think you know the answer. I'm looking for a fly press, air hammer, milling machine..etc. Let me know if you need my shipping address!! Mike

Here's a pic of mine - 44" to the top of the jaws. I find the height OK, but given my height (5'7"), I wouldn't go higher. I think for finer/delicate work, higher may be better (good visibility too) and for heavier work, better leverage and being more "over" the work may be an advantage. Mike

About 6yrs straight on a BP and 4 others mixed experience and have to agree with NM and others. Heavier cuts - conventional, but I always finished, when necessary,with climb milling. Just be careful - I'd even work the table clamps slightly with sloppy ways...

How bout coal?