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I don't know but it made me hungry for more

I'm thinkin Starrett is the major mfg of measuring tools.and I think that is what my thread pitch gauge was

if you have not put your deck on,I believe I would figger out where I wanted what to come through and cut my hole while on the ground and put in a couple of blocks between a couple of rafters

striker is also the term I grew up hearing

just pretty dang neat how little a feller really needs to work

one of the reasons I used a torque convertor is I cain't weld cast!

man what a saw blade!

I like my floor model drill press but would not turn down a bench top.lay it on its side an clamp it in the vise an you can turn stuff down with a hacksaw an file

macbruce that looks like a cne I made well over 30 yrs ago.I am sure it is not tho.I used the cone off of an OLD belt drive feed grinder.it had a 6" pipe I unbolted the dust separator on top,flipped it over and hung it in the shop.no back or sides.just hanging above the forge

let the dang hammer do the work! if you use a long handled sledge,choke up and use your forearm as a bit of leverage.

I use carrige bolts to go thru wooden handles.grind or file off the square shoulder under the head and you are good

just got back on after posting the questions the other day.I want to say many thanks for taking the time to draw,photograph and explain this to me/we/us. you did a good job,I can see and understand how you got the slug ut out now.thanks

yea buddy!makes sense now. I was trying to figger out "how in Sam Hill" you could drive that thru and punch out a slug but I did not know you made 2 cuts at it. I woulda wore myself out by tryin to drive all the way thru. many thanks for taking your time to lay this out

if Ya'll are right on the copper,just for fun,explain away at coper pans ,bowls and utencils that have been made and used for 100's of years

sure looks good can you post a couple of pictures showing your punch? I figgered it would move the metal when making a hole not punch out a slug

heavy copper electical wire will work for rivets the size that used to run from the tranformer to your house and had a rubber an cloth cover. drill your holes then split your handle at the spoon end.counter sink the holes on both sides. peen them over good then file of the excess.

if you use wheels,drop your handle down lower than your doubled fist hanging straight down.so when you pick it up you can walk normal an not hunched over.the TC is heavier than what I figgered so it should last for years

Phil I tend to side with you on having it towards one end.gives you a bit of support for longer pieces the wheels I put on mine are I think 8" they may be 10 came off of a junk tiller.my yard is soft but have not had problems moving it yet.I have no inside place to put or store mine.my frame work was a stand of some sort I picked up made from 1" sq. tubing.I put mine in the center causeI wanted some slope from all 4 sides to the center that is also the reason I used expanded metal. which I also have on hand.it is SS so the cement will not eat it up.it was a store window cover in its earlier life.If I had the cash I would have used a piece of tank steel then would not have to use cement.cheap cat litter did not work.to much shale or chat.If I had had the plate I would have prolly made a square pot like yours, but went with the auto torque convertor instead

can't remember his name but the one on the Rifleman. they always show his forge workin too

sad deal here,I had one like that given to me by my SIL an taken away 2 days later by his whining brother.never even got to build a fire in it

just be careful lifting it with the chain rigged like you have it.if it had any cracks it may split wide open.2 slings may be better plus maybe a spreader above to keep the sde pressure off.that sucker sure looks good. just would hate to see some "after" photos

all my tools are Edward's and have Green paint on them too!

where did you find your cement? just add water? or did you go with portland ,sand and lime?thanks, I think you did a smooth job

you shoulda got to know us sooner so we could help eat, I mean celebrate! Happy Birthday

you fellers blow me away with your abilities