Ten Hammers

Junior, I saw my first Bendix bicycle brake ( made in Mexico ) some 32 years ago and about the same quality. Truely a shame. I'll buy all the old files I think I'll need and just sharpen them.

BT, nice stuff man ! I like sharp mean lookin stuff like that. This is mild steel ?

Junior, I couldn't agree more about the forewards. Pretty simple to cut and paste.

As with many things, experimentation is the thing. I have used a lot of motor oil to do finish work. Nasty stuff. I have also used a lot of wax ( cake bees wax ). I must admit that olive oil ( Popeye finish ) is the best smelling I've used to date. I may try some fryer oil in the near future and see how that reacts and what the particulars are with it. Glad this thread got started.

I use crankcase drain oil from my truck. I also use Watco Danish oil. I also use cheap olive oil. I also use mineral oil. I also use wax. I also use veg oil. Do this by a door, and have a fan blowing out ( not a little fan ). Be upwind and do not breathe the fumes. Like Woody said, an extinguisher should hang by the forge and the container of oil should have a snap tight lid ( this is not a plastic container ).

A floating stock tank heater works really well. I have a 55 gallon slack tub and even if it does freeze lightly, the tank heater will thaw it ( sometimes temps drop kinda quick or I forget ). As with all things, care should be used when using electricity and water ( read the warning tag on the heater and enclosed warning statements ).

Welcome from Southeast Iowa

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Perhaps this link will explain BTU better than I can. Thank you for the pics of the unit. I will try and do the math on what your liter per hour fuel consumption rate is compared to the fuel rate consumption of one of my gas forges. Here in the US, LP ( Liquid Propane ) is sold by the gallon. Currently it is about $ 1.50 per gallon in my location. Diesel is roughly $ 2.50 per gallon ( but I must admit I haven't checked that price today ). LP fuel has a specific heat rating ( BTU ). The burner BTU rating will be dependent on oriface size and fuel pressure + the parent fuel rating as well. LP has a chart showing btu ratings based on oriface size ( and for all applications LP is regulated at 11 water column inches ). Gas forges of course will be used with an adjustable regulator and fuel pressure will be measured in pounds ( here in the US ). If I understand your oil burner correctly, the fuel ( diesel ) is pumped through an oriface ( injector ) at a given pound rate and the result is a predictable rating of heat. Thank you very much for the interest in showing us your shop equipment. All any of us really wants to do is get the heat we need to get the steel hot so we can forge it. :)

Kallsme'n, indeed, thank you. I have tried to Email you about this particular thing. I would be very interested in seeing the burner setup as well and any other particulars.

Thanks

Steve ( Ten Hammers ) O'Grady

I really oughta build a 100 gallon tank and buy some. thats about 8 weeks worth (best here is around $2.09 )

I have burned up a shop vac using it for blower. Took little over a year ( hard use ). I now use a squirrel cage from an old downdraft furnace. Plentee air. I also built an airgate. Just run the fan wide open and use the airgate to vary blast. Works excellent. I think I still have a pic of the setup on the gallery.

my nickels worth. 1/4" rod. Cut about 10-15 pieces about 14-16" long. Draw the ends square and then round again for tips. Make a small loop on the end, and then turn hook. Do this both ends. You now have short woman hooks to hang flower pots from ( tall ceilings inside house ). If you wish, you can forge a section in the center of the hook square, and then twist this. Working with small stock like this makes you appreciate the fire and no tongs needed ( unless you in a gasser ).

Matt, son, you got a nice shop there. Awful nice use of space and handy stuff you built too. I'm still in a 20' square garage after all this time ( 18 years in this shop ). Hope to build someday.

actually I was unaware of this garbage # 58. thanks for bringing it to my attention.

agreed on the air hammer Glenn. Get 'er dun.

Ed, speedy recovery ! Prayers your way and of course for your wife as well.

At the time of 9/11 I was still a medic ( EMT B ). My life was busier then than is now ( seems hard to understand that). I worked in shipping at a ( now closed ) Rubbermaid plant. US airspace and rails were closed. Made me feel kinda funny entering a dark 53' trailer to load. Dear friend that I spent 3 1/2 years of my life with ( U.S. Navy ) was then ( and is still now ) FDNY. 24 year veteran now. Took me a week or more to find out if he was alive. For all the victims, my heart felt sympathies. For the terrorists, you have awoken and stirred a giant that will never let you finish what you started. Know this.

Poles, steel siding and open trusses ( height ) would be my choice. Slab floor with heat in it ( boiler outside ). Drywall lining over sprayed insulation or perhaps sheet foam. Wired in conduit. 200 amp service. Yes, skylights.

You may find that a supplier will have 2 different sheets, different paint on the ends, one for 14 and one for 16 ga. and they both will measure .070 with a mike. When questioned, the supplier ( Norfolk ) will just say that they are within tolerance. Quite frustrating when you need different thicknesses to work with.

Welcome aboard from Southeast Iowa.

Tyler, for the islands, that will be a good portable smithy. congrats.

Jymm, I guess I didn't make myself clear. My intention was to help you find the stolen anvils. My posting of the pics at Old Threshers was to let folks know that they were stolen. I can understand your frustration in not wanting to go public yet. If you do not wish me to post the photos of the stolen anvils, just let me know. Today is Wed and I will read posts here until Friday morning. Then I will be gone for 4 days. Let me know.

Jymm, I for one will certainly keep my eyes peeled. I think it is good that we have the internet for communication and of course wish to thank Glenn for the site on which to post this. No, I had no idea you were doing this but think it is a good idea and I hope you are successful in your endeavour. This site is a billboard for the world and I hope the thieves are caught and that you personally get to deal with them. Wise monkey never monkey with other monkeys monkey. I also will take the time to copy and print these pics. I will post them at Midwest Old Threshers ( Snipe Run Shop ) with a note to notify me if the anvils are found. You may cantact me by email or personal note here.

Regards,

Steve ( Ten Hammers ) O'Grady
Leprechaun Forge
Bloomfield, Iowa

Congratulations Mr. Hofi. Working with kids is an honor. You are rightly rewarded.

Mick, excellent work. Please tell the maker that he has good taste.