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lightning rods
Elemental Metal Creations replied to Pug}{maN's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
Jim,that is why we had a lightning arrestor on our TV antenna. I remember my dad having to change it several times after storms and 1 time the lightning made it through before it blew the arrestor and blew up the TV. And yes our antenna and the lightning arrestor were well grounded all the time. -
Champion Lancaster #40 Forge Blower Restoration
Elemental Metal Creations replied to cvmikeray's topic in Bellows, Blowers
Thanks for putting this on here. I have a champion #40 that works pretty good right now. I will keep this for future ref. -
problems getting consistent heat with charcoal
Elemental Metal Creations replied to Guiltyspark's topic in Solid Fuel Forges
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problems getting consistent heat with charcoal
Elemental Metal Creations replied to Guiltyspark's topic in Solid Fuel Forges
Look through "Show me your forge" in this forum. There are some brake drum forges that do not take any welding and work great with charcoal. I can burn steel in my brake drum forge with a blow dryer. It sounds like you might be getting to much air, get a dimmer switch or for a few dollars more you can get a fan speed control at a big box store, these will hold up a lot better that a light dimmer. Charcoal needs to be deep to work well. I use a piece of sheet metal with several 3/8" holes drilled in it for a grate. -
Forging tools for a construction worker
Elemental Metal Creations replied to Anvilfolk's topic in Tools, general discussion
One handy item is a pry bar about 2 ft (60cm) long with one end bent like a ? that will just fit the thickness of the most common size of framing timber use in construction. Here in the US it 2in. This is a great tool for taking the twist out of lumber when framing. -
I am getting ready to start building a portable forge. It will have a 2' x 4' table, champion #40 blower, welded rectangular fire pot, wheels so it can be rolled around and be built so it can be taken apart easily for hauling around. This is what I am making the table out of,. 4ft. diameter, 3/16. in thick. You can see the outline of the table on it. The choices that I have at this time for material for the firepot are cutoffs from this blade(med-high carbon) or mild steel plate that is also 3/16 in. Which would be better? I realize that this is a little thin but it is what I have. After looking at it some more I am thinking that I might just cut the front and back leaving the teeth on the ends, bending a piece of flat stock and weld it to the teeth for tool holders. What do you folks think of that idea?
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Well, you know that he won't loose that "toy". at least for several years. LOL
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A poll regarding hammer handle preferences.
Elemental Metal Creations replied to Ramsberg's topic in Hand Hammers
I use wood for all my hammers except for my Estwing claw hammer. -
Be careful forging in this heat!
Elemental Metal Creations replied to RyanMark's topic in Safety discussions
You gotta be careful in this heat!! I got heat exhaustion several years ago working in the sun all day. Every thing was fine and I felt good until I noticed that I had stopped sweating, a short sit in the shade and a long sit in the truck with the AC on full blast. I still can't take the heat for long periode of time. -
Soldering copper and brass
Elemental Metal Creations replied to Elemental Metal Creations's topic in Copper Alloys
Thanks for the replies, the main reason that I was not happy with the results was that I used some old flux that I found that was white in color, kind of looked like old motor oil that had water in it. It left a white film on some of the petals. It is not that noticeable but I did. I need to get some new flux so I thought that I would see what people recommended first. Steve, I know what you mean, right now I can't aven afford a torch that will burn MAPP gas so I am stuck with a plumbers propane torch. Maybe I will make enough this weekend at a festival to gat a better torch. -
I have started cold working with copper and brass the last couple of weeks because it has been to hot to light the forge (105-115 every day for about 3 weeks). I made one copper rose and soldered the petals to the stem with what solder and old flux that I had on hand, It worked ok but I was not really pleased. I would also like to solder some bases to some copper and brass bowls that I have made. What would be the best/proper solder and flux to use for this? Also any info on the best methods for doing this would be helpful. I already have a commission for a copper rose that I have to have done by Mon.the 17. Thanks.
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I second Nathan at Jackpine forge. I had the opportunity to try some of his hammers in his hammer making class at the BAM conference this year. they are very nice. I believe he had some straight peen hammers in the 6lb range for sale there.
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looking for coal
Elemental Metal Creations replied to opiear's topic in Solid Fuels: Coal, Coke, Charcoal, Wood, etc
I don't know about where you are in Indiana but if you are driving back to Ar. come through Mo. and stop by one of the BAM coal keepers. There are several around the state. Bob Alaxander is in Desoto near hiway 67. PM me for more info. -
Cutting a propane tank SAFELY
Elemental Metal Creations replied to Elemental Metal Creations's topic in Problem Solving
Thanks for the replys, nice to know that others have used the method that I was thinking of an can tell about it!:-) I don't want the last thing I see and hear to be a big flash and boom! -
I have an empty 100lb propane tank that I want to cut the bottom off of to make a large bell. How can I do this safely? I am thinking, remove the valve assembly, fill with water, and then cut the base off. Hopefully with something faster than a hacksaw, maybe an angle grinder with a cut off wheel, Does anyone have any thoughts or experience with this? How thick are these tanks?
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Remember that in a large disaster the internet may not be available for a while (GASP!) A couple of years ago we got hit sy a 100 mph straight line wind and were without power, phone and internet for 2 weeks.
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My Cheapskate brake drum forge (less than 15$)
Elemental Metal Creations replied to PCornett's topic in Solid Fuel Forges
I have had the same glassy clinkers with my homemade charcoal in the past. I dug through my charcoal and found some dirt and rocks in it, cleaned them out and it didn't happen again.- 26 replies
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