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Sounds great, don't forget the pictures when you've the chance. sounds like a perfect time to teach your daughter about some plumbing .

Figure if i'm buying coal by the ton(@$100) it can't be that expensive to run it. And it's another nice oddity to attract the crowds. Thinking about the glass enclosed variety to help shield the UV. Automatic is a must(and fairly simple once you see the patent plates). Just appears to be another side road to travel down in my journey. Trying to get a bit more information from one of the inventor's(brush's) grandsons currently. It appears that you can buy the spotlights currently for under $300. So materials for what I want should cost in that same ballpark. We'll see where it goes. Glad to know someone here has at least seen one in operation.

Thinking about setting up a carbon arc light for demo's and such that run a bit past daylight. Also thinking about a sterling engine to run it, but that's another topic. Is anyone here a fan of the technology? Seems as if 1870 is a good a time period as any to settle on. I know I can get carbon's from theatre supply shops (as some projectors are still run off carbon arc lamps). Still quite a bit of research to do, but seems to fit in with my current plans. So anyone here have any ideas? Anyone into lamp(lantern) design? anyone actually seen one of these in use?

Something you've probably already thought of, but. Might want to consider a screw as it's quiet, or build a separate area just for the compressor if it's not. The sound can be deafening at times. Especially in a new building that you've not put up insulation in yet. Screw's are more expensive, but should last relatively longer as well. Get some quotes and see if you can work them against each other to get a better deal. Think about how long the compressor is supposed to last and think about what you might want to add to your shop that runs on air during that time.

Sounds great. Good luck with the shop. And remember, it's never big enough. ;)

Nice knife, and welcome to the club. It appears that you've got a bit of knowledge to share with us. Might want to drop by the knife makers forum here and lend a hand when you get the chance. We also have quite a few other excellent knife makers here, so if you've a vexing problem, we might be able to lend you a hand. Good luck. Looking forward to seeing more of your knives.

Mine are currently on the floor as i'm in a new shop. Think about where you want them to be for easy reach. Then you also want the heads to be visible so you can switch out easily. It can actually help quite a bit to have a place for each hammer so you know when one goes missing. Either needs to hold the head on 2 places or the head in one place and the handle in a second place. Doesn't have to be exceptional, just functional. The best thing for you to do is to think up a few designs on your own BEFORE you look anywhere for an idea. Then, if you don't feel comfortable building an untested design, look up some other designs here in the blueprint section. Use the information you see there to adjust your design if you can now see flaws in it. otherwise, just build it and be happy.

Any new phone sold after 2003 can locate you to within 3 feet once you press" 911". This can also be turned on remotely by the police if needed. All it requires is for your phone to be on. Rare case where this will not work is when there is not more than one tower within range. Cell phone will hopefully work for me if it didn't get damaged when I do. strange question but: Does anyone wash their working clothes with borax for it's fire retardant properties?

Name: The True Legend of St. Dunstan and the Devil Author: Edward G. Flight WITH ILLUSTRATIONS BY GEORGE CRUIKSHANK One author's interpretation of the legends. Well worth the full read. part of the gutenburg project. full electronic copy linked below. copyright free. Small excerpt below. Very humorous and delves into the legality of the contract. The printed version has some nice plates with it, so you might want to ILL a copy if you can. In days of yore, when saints were plenty, (For each one now, you'd then find twenty,) In Glaston's fruitful vale, Saint Dunstan had his dwelling snug, Warm as that inmate of a rug, Named in no polished tale. The holy man, when not employed At prayers or meals, to work enjoyed With anvil, forge, and sledge. These he provided in his cell, With saintly furniture as well; So chroniclers allege. The peaceful mattock, ploughshare, spade, Sickle, and pruning-hook he made, Eschewing martial labours. Thus bees will rather honey bring, Than hurtfully employ their sting In warfare for their neighbours. A cheerful saint too, oft would he Mellow old Time with minstrelsy,-- But such as gave no scandal; Than his was never harp more famed; For Dunstan was the blacksmith named Harmonious by Handel. (cont'd) text only version The True Legend of St. Dunstan and the Devil / Flight, Edward G. full download including original plates available at: The True Legend of St. Dunstan and the Devil by Edward G. Flight - Project Gutenberg

very nice piece.

Sorry had an old '53 merc that I learned the hard way with. Having to sand that baby down again in the spring burned it into my head. I figured you already knew. Is there a reason you don't want to use a chemical stripper on it? last power hammer I did, used (so called)aircraft paint remover from the hardware store. Then took it to the local car wash(buddy owned) on a trailer and hosed it off there. Probably not allowed to do that anymore. But either way you're going to have to deal with toxic disposal. Even the blasting sand mixed with paint is a hazmat material.

I use an old plumbing tool that's made to flare the ends of copper tubing. one side is chamfered, the other is square. Has several sizes all in one short piece. Probably cost me $20 new. A few small modifications to hold it properly and a small plate under it for backup(though if mounted in a vise it easily holds the stock) and you're done. You can purchase them and save yourself some time, but it's so easy to make your own in any size or length you need. And to me it's just a tad more satisfying to make one more part of the project myself. Your mileage may vary. And you may take exception on a larger project due to time, or reduce cost.

Very nicely done. And congratulate him again for this win. Had me scratching my head for a minute trying to figure this one out. thanks for showing it to me. Nice trick I'll add to my arsenal.

Welcome to the fray Linda. Just cause you're married to him doesn't mean we'll hold it against ya . Glad to have you here. Hopefully we can lend you a hand or to when you need it. Btw, name's James but most here just refer to me as CQ to keep the confusion down.

I didn't see anywhere that you fire grate was stainless. If you are unsure you might want to soak it overnight in vinegar to get any coatings off of it. I've seen galvanized and that gold looking coating(name escapes me currently) on the metal in computer boxes and would hate for even that much to get into your lungs. if it is stainless, then no worries. bolts work well if they are stainless, others will melt pretty quickly(watch for coatings on these as well). Probably being over cautious. that said: Looks great. Nice to see you after it so quickly. One bit of advice it to try something new every chance you get so you can see what you can come up with. I spend some of each day trying to re-invent the wheel. Just because I have the time to. Keeps things from getting dull.

Thank you Hofi. These are some beautiful pieces. Might have to get a passport finally just to some see a show of that caliber sometime. Thank you for the clarification of the work. Awaiting the pictures from the actual competition now. Thanks for taking the time to share them with us.

Congratulations to you and to Kheir. Looks like an interesting competition. "stop and change"? by this do you mean stop working on the forge they were working on and let someone else forge, so a 3 hour limit on what was forged. or after 3 hours they were to go onto another project that another smith worked on. A collaborative effort. from the math it seems as if each had their own project. Which piece is Kheir's in the gallery? For some reason I'm thinking it is the railing section. And how were the leaves and stems attached in this rose? I can't quite see the detail

Tool Steel Service-Ground Flat Stock and Drill Rod Might have some but it's best if you contact them to find out. might want to look at their drops for sale section as well. For those of us who don't make knives, is there any reason to use 1045 over 1060, or is it just for this specific style it was close to what was originally available?

Sounds great. Don't forget to take pictures along the way if you can. Btw, you probably already know, but primer will not seal out the moisture by itself, so if you can, paint it at the same time, or leave it for the spring when it's not too cold. Hate to see it rust before you can get it all gussied up.

Some advice from 1873 THE ANVIL. Next in importance to the forge-fire, is the anvil of the smith. This is not only of interest as a tool of the trade; but it ia also a particular object of our inquiry, because the steeling of the anvil is a matter of some importance. Anvils for heavy work are generally square blocks of iron, with steel faces. In many instances, however, it is merely a cast-iron block, with chilled face. The common smith's anvil is represented in fig. 7. It is made entirely of wrought-iron, and the upper part, Fig 7 or face, is covered with hardened steel. The making of an anvil is ' heavy work, as the whole of it is performed by hand. Anvils vary in weight from one hundred to over five hundred pounds. For their manufacture, two large fires are required. The principal portion, or core, of the anvil

Welcome to the fold. Interesting group we've got here, so feel free to ask questions as someone here has already been through it and might save you a headache or two. Don't forge to check out the blueprints as there is some great information there.

Ok, where's the pictures of the great haul's you got? Stories? come on, and let us know.

Wonder how his pocket watch turned out

nice piece, thanks for finding it.

Sorry Duck. Praying for the best here.