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  1. Ridgewayforge
    My Hatchet stays thay shiny. Its all steel, and I rub it with oil, keep it dry and clean off any sap and junk that gets on it. Every once and a while, in your case, a little wire cup on a drill might take a good bit of the scuffing off. But light oil should do the trick!
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    It looks fine for now! Put her through a couple of dozens of J-hooks and then see if you need to weld it up or not. I'd wager no, she looks beautiful!
  3. Ridgewayforge
    Now, having read all of the above comments and thoroughly understanding that Zinc is Highly toxic and potentially fatal: Does grinding through a piece of zinc-plated steel release the fumes? Can the dust be enough to trigger reactions? And what does burning zinc smell like, to those who have unfortunately had that opportunity?
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    What's wrong with Farrier's anvils? They work just as well as any chunk of steel, and a lot of times you get the added bonus of a few extra holes and a cliphorn. Nothing negative there!
  5. Ridgewayforge
    Neat article, and very well written. no stuff about making swords or shoing horses!
  6. Ridgewayforge
    A great source for hardwoods to make charcoal is to find a place nearby that makes/sells hardwood floors. Sometimes they'll give you the cut off scraps. Good, dry wood.
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    Okay, I guess I've just never encountered rust in such built-up forms. But I guess that makes sense, becuase it is a chemical reaction. I might have to try that electrolysis someday, Ciladog! Thanks for the help and happer hammering!
  8. Ridgewayforge
    That is a nice Hay Budden Farrier's pattern anvil! Nice, flat face, a few dings and chips on the edges, but all around a really good find! The dual pritchell holes are interesting... You got a solid score there! It would be better if you resized the pictures though, they are a bit large. Excellent work and welcome aboard!
  9. Ridgewayforge
    Its not worth it to try it. If it all doesn't burn off you will die a fast, painful death. Don't mess with zinc.
  10. Ridgewayforge
    Looks like it might be, Steve. Remember the guy a while ago with the truck springs?
  11. Ridgewayforge
    Its a cool look for an anvil, or an ASO, whichever it is. I don't like the look of the flaw under the table-it looks poorly cast, and I second Phil. Its not really round. It doesn't look like there is a hardened steel plate as the face, but definately take a look in person and do tha forementioned tests.
  12. Ridgewayforge
    Well put FieryFurnace! That pretty much sums up the difference in what you need for business and hobby.
  13. Ridgewayforge
    No, these were pieces that I found laying on the ground by the side of the road or partially buried in some dirt. I'm thinking it might be a chemical reaction. I'll see if I can get pictures after the rain stops. These items were never placed in a forge (yet!).
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    Probably some of the other stuff you picked up with the forge is Wrought Iron! You're a lucky man! Keep us posted on the progress.
  15. Ridgewayforge
    I have a few pieces of steel which have a warty build up on their surface. I chipped away a little bit on one, and it left the nice steel underneath. Does anyone have an idea as to a) what this build up is and b ) how to remove it best. Thanks! ~Ridge
  16. Ridgewayforge
    Borntoolate- pictures? Especially of the sign!
  17. Ridgewayforge
    Very neat! Thanks for posting.
  18. Ridgewayforge
    What kind of anvil did he lose, and pictures of the shop might help. I've been trolling e-bay looking for any that might be his.
  19. Ridgewayforge
    Ken, that's the recipe I was thinking of! I have heard of some people claying the forge with wetted coal fines. That way it cokes up and actually contributes to the heat.
  20. Ridgewayforge
    The gears look okay on the blower. The pan can be fashioned from almost anything. I say clean the fan the best you can, oil it, maybe paint it and fashion a stand and it'll run fine!
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    Clay would work, but refractory cement is the best. There is a mixture, maybe someone more experienced could remind me. What is it, 1 part sand to two parts portland cement? But really, anything to protect the bottom from being eaten away. Sand, dirt, coal dust... Looks good!
  22. Ridgewayforge
    If you quickly cool a hot piece of cast iron, it will crack. too much water poured on a hot forge will cause it to crack.
  23. Ridgewayforge
    Sakadt, welcome to IFI! You look to be on the right track. Take some courses and you'll be well on your way! Ah! The 401 model. Nice catch! A little on the pricey side, but if it works for you and helps you, its a good investment. Besides, if you keep in in good shape, 20 or 30 years from now it might have tripled in price. Yours looks to be in good condition, just make sure to clay the pan before use.
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    I like that idea! You should pursue that. Keep us posted on your progress, it would certainly spur some of the newbies on to building their own, and for cheap!
  25. Ridgewayforge
    Just get the most mass under it you can, and you'll be good to go. As to being nuts... Well, aren't we blacksmiths ALL a little *ahem* nuts? :D
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