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Dave51B

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  1. Looks like way to much air......work on air control and the sparks will take care of themselves . Just my thoughts. Dave
  2. aus..Thanks for the info. Can I blame it on jetlag? I was lost most of the time anyway...lol Dave
  3. I have got to get back over there ! I have a brother-in-law that lives in Canberra (sp?). Just outside the ACT. We visited several years ago. I had a blast, great people, great country, But some of that grog we drank had to be chewed before it could be swallowed.....lol I think some of the stubbies were Carlton and Tooies red, blue or something like that.....I don't know... Life is Good Dave
  4. Graynomad nice set up....Only thing I see that might be a problem for the work " I " do, is how close your vice will be to the back wall. If you clamp a scrolling jig in the vice, how long of stock will you be able to swing around? May not be an issue for "your" work though. Not knowing how deep that black stump is buried, but maybe think about moving to where the swage block is located....Just a thought. Enjoy your new workspace....... Life is Good Dave
  5. Kinda gives a new meaning to sign language........ Dave
  6. I could look it up, but not that important. That style plow with trip-back bottoms, came out in the late 60s early 70s if I remember correctly. Dave
  7. I mixed up a batch....Just melted the beeswax and keep stirring in the seed lube graphite till it made a thick paste. Probably 1 part wax and 4 or 5 parts graphite. I tried it out drifting a tomahawk eye. It seemed to work a lot better than the coal dust I had been using. Thanks guys Life is Good Dave
  8. I'd give you a thumbs up on the sign, but there maybe something wrong and can't really put my finger on it right now......But in all honesty I think you nailed it......it's ok, I know I'm kind of a knuckle head......... Life is Good Dave
  9. Jared, Got yer PM and responded.....If I hit the right key.....lol If not, let me know Dave
  10. Hey fellow Hoosier....yer right, there a several smiths in the area. Sounds like you should fit in here well. Have you checked out the IBA facebook page? How far are you willing to drive for meetings? What type of fuel you plan on using in yer stack of firebrick? I'll be around if ya need something..... Life is Good Dave
  11. Thanks Thomas....good to see you are back. I may have to ILL that book. Life is Good Dave
  12. Well I finally found a "roundtuit"....and got these fabbed up. I am kinda stoked and think they will work pretty good. What got me back on it was, a gentleman that ask if anyone could sharpen a plow share at a demo meeting we RSMA members were doing, at the Johnson Co. In. tractor show. He was referred to me for some reason......I told him I had worked on a few and was still learning. But I would be at the Rushville, In. show in August working some with the Ideal Plow Sharpener in the shop there. He told me he would be at that show and look me up...So the pressure is back on.... I just want to say thanks again to Frank Turley for posting those pics........ Life is Good Dave
  13. Picked this up a bit ago.....No ring but about 65 -70% rebound. No idea what make it is. I will clean it up when time allows. Details to follow. Life is Good Dave
  14. Thanks guys. I have some graphite seed lube powder and plenty of bees wax. I'll give it a go....about 50/50 or so... Life is Good Dave
  15. Is there some kind of ratio I could use to mix up a batch? Thanks Dave
  16. Would you guys please get back to the mane topic......
  17. It's ok....You did fine, it's just this ole brain of mine is a bit slow soaking up what it is being told. For a bit there, I thought you were some kind of supersmith that anvil height was a minor detail. I am still very impressed with your shop and you skills. Thank you very much for your time explaining....... Life is Good Dave
  18. Thanks for the reply. So I think you are saying for you.....viewer height is more important than anvil height? I wish I was good enough to be able to accommodate that. Maybe I didn't envision it properly when you stated you have 4" of adjustment in anvil height. I just know when I work on an anvil that is to low...the ole back lets me know in a hurry. Not trying to beat a dead horse here, just admiring you versatility. Thanks again Life is Good Dave
  19. This may be a moot question...but, I am wondering if you find your anvil height changes between set-ups? When I saw the footprint of the base from setting it just got me thinkin'...I would guess you can adjust with the leveling jacks on each corner if needed. Also how critical do you think the same anvil height is? I really like your trailer(shop)....I want one. Thanks Dave
  20. Well shucks, I can't think of any puns............ Dave
  21. Looks good.....care to share what you used to polish it up? Thanks ...... Life is Good Dave
  22. As a tombstone user, it was suggested to me a few years back to try 7014 welding rods. I tried some and had good success. I just repair farm stuff and build a few things. Works for me..... Any input from you welding guys? Dave
  23. These, I cut with a regular hand hacksaw with a 32 tooth blade. Lately I have been cutting with a modified portaband using a 24 tooth blade. As you can see, I don't make the final cut on the bottom (top) leg. Just use the extra material to make the loop to hang. Life is Good Dave
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