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Yes I did !

@KenH here the dies setup. For the upper part, I replaced the quickpins with 1/2 bolts on which I welded butterfly wings. More economical and just as fast. (Not on the video). IMG_9348.MOV 1-1/4 bolt... it will made a nice ashtray IMG_8334.MOV

LOL,... no problem I can demonstrate something. But I assure you that making cigar ashtrays with a single heat is possible.

It's been a long time since I've been here, I have some reading to catch up on. I present to you a video of my forging press, it is the 5th of this model that I have made Capacity 16T, motor 5hp, pump 11g/m. All parts are laser cut. My die collection also grows each time. presseV5.MOV

M.J.Lampert I cut circles with a hole saw, after, punch and hammer....

For the Veterans Day

I traded my 150# PFP for this 192# Brooks

Live long and prosper ! good job !!!

Great idea !

for the thumb, I make a cut at 40 degree, stretch and bend....

Rock you !!!

1/2 mild steel

An other one.... from a random shaft

Ce n'est pas le concours de celui qui a la plus grosse, mais tu as trop étiré AMHA. J'ai fait 2 pinces dans le même après-midi. J'ai laissé les poignées carrées. Merci pour le bottle opener, c'est mon meilleur à date ! It's not the contest for whoever has the fattest, but you stretched AMHA too much. I made 2 pliers in the same afternoon. I left the handles square. Thanks for the bottle opener, it's my best ever!

Bottle opener form a random shaft Tu as dû avoir du fun à étirer les poignées.... You must have had fun stretching the handles ....

Free !

Tongs,... more tongs...

The Coote grinders are now ready to work !

CrazyGoatLady Thank you very much.... 1/2 square bar, mild steel.

Playing with Viking's tongs style

Coote Grinder, 10inches wheel, 2hp DeWalt motor....

Nice !

DSW : WOW ! very nice tongs.

I've finished the short Champagne saber ! Fini

Will do ! thanks