markb

Some peoples junk other peoples treasure

Principal Metals
This link isn't working for me. I get a blank page.

Is it me or anyone else having the same problem?

Sorry to hear the bad news. Hang in there, you have support here.
Mark

Ry Cooder...

Yardbird.........

The short one wins..........

I was going to forge some new 1084 into a knife this weekend but had to finish board and bat on a shed I built 10 yrs. ago....

I love wood butchery.

frustrating....

I'm a beginner with too much info racing around in my head.

I would benefit from a step by step and or a continuing series like Rich has suggested
The chat provides a way to get immediate first hand knowledge from experts, This is a huge benefit to any knife maker.

I think a subject for each chat would help the flow of information, if I knew a head of time, all the better.

Just my .02
Mark

Great stand.
Base is filled with concrete? Looks very stable.
I like your punch holder also, simple and portable.
The green item in the background looks to use the wheels too?
Always enjoy viewing your work, anything in the works?

Mark

100 proof....

Tamper Proof

Bottleinfrontofme

anxiety..........

Also "The Art of Engraving" by James B.Meek

Covers most every aspect, including graver geometry.
Mark

Apprenticeship?

Out of my league

Check this thread post #6
http://www.iforgeiron.com/forum/f14/leaf-shaped-knife-w1-8619/

Sooo...............take a SEAT

I wouldn't change a thing, I've been thinking about it since I saw it yesterday, just beautiful, from thought to finished product in one day.

I spend a day heating and pounding then another day reducing it to filings on the floor.

Keep up the good work

Mark

Fishing...DEEP subject

You won't FEEL a thing

Mended projects LEND themselves to peace of mind

Ok I just want to understand this.
Base temp is at 1400 (manual) and I want to increase to 1900(auto).

I set the PID to 1900

The thermocouple sends signal to PID to open auto gas solenoid to increase gas volume thus temp.

And at the same time closes switch to auto fan rheostat to increase fan speed?

Is this correct?

I have an old electric burn out kiln that I want to use for heat treat and have just recently become aware of PID controls, so just trying to understand.
Thanks Mark

Miller,Hobart, Lincoln not in any order.
Good product support, been around a long time, good resale value.

Read to get the basics-weld-observe-read-weld observe
There are many variables-speed,angles, distance,and welder settings, wire type, gas type etc..

Make one change at a time and observe and weld, weld weld weld weld weld and weld some more.
It's fun.

You'll know when you need a better (bigger) welder then sell or keep the 110v.
Mark