flat creek

Nice job BT. Was the spring off of Pattys side of the seat?Preston

I use the large radius that covers the complete end of the block to true up the tires before they are shrunk on the wheels.
Preston.

irnsrgn, your half size wagon is great.I agree the smaller the wheel the harder to make. I have made several Studebaker clone goat wagons, they take as long as it takes to build a full size spring wagon.I have all the wheel work that I can do on a part time basis,I guess my question was why do you not see or hear of it being demostrated at any of the gatherings?
civilwarblacksmith, a wainwright builds heaver wagons ie high wheel, freight,log and so on.
Dan OHare, I havent seen the videos, but heard they were great. We have all the current literature and books.We have drove far and wide to glean knowledge on the craft,and talked to many helpful people who was more than willing to share their knowledge. It just seems the younger people are not intrested.
Preston.

I have been around blacksmithing for many years,and very rarely do I hear any intresest in wheelwright and or wainwright work. Is the lack of available tools or the lack of reference material the reason? I ask because my father of 86 years who is a wheelwright feels the craft is dieing. Any input would be helpful, Thanks.
Preston.

I live between two small creeks, Mud Creek and Flat Creek. According to my lovely wife my name is MUD most of the time I chose Flat Creek Forge.** Preston

Prototype development tech, senior toolmaker. Started my time in 1978. Been building buggies and carriages since 1976 as paying hobby, and beating on hot iron since 1980.
Preston

You will happy with the welders preformace ,Ihave used one since 1975 with good luck. Mine didnot come with a cooling fan so the duty cycle is shorter.I believe the 225 all had cooling fans.Preston

The hawk looks good. The next 50 you make will be easier.
Keep up the good work.

Preston

I have repaired several gears on old lathes by grinding the broken area flat . Then I drill and ream ,then install dowell pins of proper size to match the tooth profile. Then use a die grinder to cut profile. Hopes this helps?

I have used canister vacuum cleaners with a cheap fan/light rotary dimmer switch wired into the cord with great results.

Preston /flatcreek forge

Good to hear from you. Sorry to here that you have been ill,hopefully the futher will bring you good health.:)

Thanks for the warm welcome. I hope i can be of some help, and yes Bernie I am taking the best of care of the shrinker.;)

greetings. I am from mid missouri.Toolmaker by vocation ,carriage builder ,wheelwright , and backyard blacksmith to keep my sanity. I have been a member of BAM for many years. my thirst for knowledge of the craft is great. I hope I can be a worthy member.regards