kevan

The culmination of add-ons, rebuilds and renovations.

Not the biggest or the best but it kept the cupboards full and put my three daughters through university.

Without the longsuffering patience of my loyal wife of 38 years, none of this would have been realized. We toiled and sweated through the early years and then sweated and toiled through the latter ones too.

My shop has become that place where I retreat and relish being in the midst of all my 'stuff'

Retirement is indeed a special time not granted or seen by all.

Thank you for your comments.

I recently heard an interview on radio and a successful businessman said: "I have just turned 64, but its not the end of the world, you can however, see it from here.

I now spend a bit of time decorating the shop in a style that suits my mood, also keen to open the shop to anyone with an interest in messing about with hot steel.

The culmination of 20 odd years of add-on, rebuilds and renovations. Pictures are unfortunately a bit poor.as they were taken with my phone. (I suppose a poor craftsman always blames his tools)

No longer do I have to do what people want, now I can do what I want. The irony, what I want, people want. 180 degree turn around, pity it has taken 64 years to get there.

Excellent!

Like!

A homemade bending tool, somewhat heavier but very versatile. Can bend from 1/2 inch radius to 36" around jigs, hot or cold.

Very neat!

The best way I can describe rebound on an anvil is this.  When swung the hammer carries energy.  The anvil will either absorb that energy or reject the energy transfering it back into the hammer as rebound.  When hot metal is placed in between and struck with the hammer the energy can either go into the anvil or go into the work.  The more force that is tranfered into the work the more metal moved.  I've worked on dead stuff and a good live anvil and the difference is very noticable.

Excellent, understandable explanation.

I'm busy fabbing a table type jig holder for my Anyang and the search box brought up this thread. What great ideas and what a great pity that Grant is no longer with us.

In one of Grants' posts he comments on planning for his retirement......we just never know, do we?

Thanks to all those who contributed to this thread.

Kevan

I am with Stuart. The line of the foot in the shadow would tend to indicate Peter Wright. The name is under thr paint on the side opposite that which is facing the camera. Do not attack the paint too aggressively. The stampings are not that deep and can be damaged if you grind.

Dan,

Sorry for having only picked up on your condition so late. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

Warm regards,

Kevan

Paint  on a vise (or anvil etc) is an abomination. Proceed at your own risk.

 

Tru dat.

Why?

The entire operation, very impressive. You can be justly proud.

Pink Floyd....Dylan, Nickle Back even Dolly when my daughters visit.

Whine!!!.... Still can't see it...

Dale

don't feel alone....

Great Advice.   Preheating large chunks of metal can be expensive, and one of those little home depot torch's won't cut it.

I like my old AC arc welder.  when unsure about a weld I just add more weld, and keep adding, till hitting it real hard won't break it.

The work tends to get real hot, and it's gotta cool down.

 

I do NOT claim to know anything, or do things the right or any logical way.

Great solid advice......no substitute for more weld....and if it breaks, there was insuffient weld.Deep vee-ing and good penertration normally does the trick. (I too, claim to know nothing)

Not to the uninitiated.....Dale

WOW!!!!

Weren't hardies called that as they were often made of hard steel rather than just iron?  

The "Free Dictionary" by Farlex would support your supposition that the hardy hole is so called because it is "hard" steel

Impressive!

...not a good picture but here is mine gathering dust.

220V squirrel cage blower with air gate, works well.

welcome......from South Africa

Smart idea,  will copy. Thanks.