Everything posted by steveh
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Word Game
you cant go from dock to hawk! so the new word is sock...footwear
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Word Game
rook...a bird or chess piece
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Word Game
seer...a wise man gifted with powers of divination
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gas forge dragons breath
i would think it depends on the size of the opening,but it will always be there.
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Double horn vs. single horn anvils
i started with a london pattern peter wright,then i got my double horn vaughan.i dont believe you would regret going the two horn route,i have found mine to be a great tool and wouldnt buy anything else.
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how do you do it?
try holding it between your legs...
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Successful demo.
cast steel are one piece anvils not to be mistaken with cast iron ones which should have a steel faceplate attached to be of much use.
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Words of Wisdom
you only have one chance to make a first impression!
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Power hammer test
thankyou Mr Hofi for the reply and the math lesson,have a good day,Steve.
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Power hammer test
Mr Hofi,what is the length of 1in sq. you start out with?thanks Steve.
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immigration to the u.s.
here in British Columbia there is a huge demand for nurses.
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Words of Wisdom
mess with the bull,you get the horn!!
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anyang 33lb
i just bet you are excited.i am trying to be patient waiting for mine to come.
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Very productive day at the forge, and question
they are made to be used left or right handed.bend about 1.5 in.down 90 degrees then you make the hook on the left or right side,i use my scrolling tongs.i hope it is clear to you.
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What should I do with this?
they are called 3 way bench last,because they sit 3 different ways.
- Word Association
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Blacksmith's truck
i just picked up a 1985 3/4 ton Ford with a 1 ton rear end and flatdeck.she needs a little TLC,but there is good rubber all around.now i dont have to cut my steel in short lengths to put in my trunk.
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new forge!!
you are more than welcome Sabre,you have got yourself set up pretty good,glad to help.Steve.
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Power hammer test
Mr Hofi,am I safe to assume that your hammer weights are in kilos?
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Word Assoc, Blacksmithing
side draft chimney
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Stories behind smithy/forge names...
i just use my given name,Steve Hansl Blacksmithing,mostly because i was sure nobody else was using it for when i registered the name as a business.
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Word Association
line and sinker...
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Candle snuffer
it is one of the nicest ones i have seen!
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Candle snuffer
fuller a piece of pipe down,then cut it off.i cant put into words how to attach the handle to the snuffer bell but my friend made them to swing back and forth with a little pinned hinge.
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Power hammer test
hey Chris,are you going to do the test with your Nazel and Little Giant?