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    compare the fuels by weight, not volume, and you will get closer to the true difference (if any)....
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    if'n you sent your power hammer to me, I'd see it had a good home and then you wouldn't have to worry about any noise from it
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    Coal

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    Coal
    so.........what's in Your wallet???
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    if'n you're looking for a Mankel 3 burner air blown gasser, in real good condition, on a wheeled cart, I have one for sale.
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    Matt............"....and from the ashes arises a Phoenix...."
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    S series steels are hard to do properly in a home forge setup. For chisels and punches H-13 is a better choice......heat it, forge it, let it air cool.
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    I'll be staying in Middletown, NY, for the week......what time does everything start Oct 9, etc...?? And what if any tools and equipment should we bring with us???
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    Any industrial food processing places near you, like Sara Lee or Hillshire Farms or Mrs Smith, etc?? Their maintenance departments get all kinds of lubricants in 30 gal barrels as well as some food stuffs......I got mione from the local Sara Lee bakery when I worked there.
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    evidence? we's got evidence.......
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    stan's hammer In 2013

    From the album: rthibeau

    The Motley Crew from left to right: Josh, Steve Mc, Lyle (LDW), David G, Dean (tinman), Richard (rt), Curly George, Ed Soule, STAN, G Riley. And yes, I'm wearing an IFI doo rag that in real life is pink!!!
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    Got home an hour ago.........9 hours...........might need to use a lighter brick on the accelerator......but I guess when the truck is lighter it just goes faster, empty beer kegs are real light...... on the hammer-in....what they all said, really great time......in fact, it's so good it's addictive........you have to keep going back for more. Even if it's only to find out what flux and turkeys have to do with each other..... :wacko: Thanks again Stan and special thanks to Clara and Susan..........you couldn't do this without them. :)
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    I've been waiting by my mailbox and those hammers ain't arrived yet............didn't you receive that bribe??? :P Seriously....very nice work.....I'll start referring them out of state phone callers to you.......... :)
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    you need to learn the heat treating aspects in order to get better results
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    Usually, business licenses are issued by local or county governments..you need to ask them about license requirements. Sales taxes at the state level requires registration with the state and reporting/paying to the state. Regarding income taxes, as a self employed sole proprietor you can file regular tax returns with the addition (Federal) of Schedule C for the self employed income and Schedule SE for the extra tax on that income. Your tax id number is your social security number in this case. Determine the business license requirements first then start in making/selling stuff. If you're not a book keeper/accountant, then it's worth your time to consult with one for the details.
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    what are the hours for Oct 9 - 13 that we need to be there?
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    I have my own charts for such stuff...... but simply take the size of the stock, find the weight per inch of it, divide that weight into the weight of the hammer you want to end up with to get the length of stock to start with, then add a bit to the length if you're going to grind/cut or otherwise lose any of the mass of the starting piece, fullering a hammer head will add to the length but not the weight. For total weight add the weight of the handle, which is 6.7 oz for the ones I use. To make the eye drift, you need to know first what handle to use, make the drift to match the handle. So the first thing is to settle on the handle, then make the drift, then the hammer head. 1 1/4" stock to start is the least for hammer drifts. For punches and slitters, they are made based upon the intended use and dimensions will be dictated by that. See what jeremy k said.
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    thanks for the link...I'm signed up
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    I'd like to attend the two sessions, Oct 9-11 and Oct 12 & 13.......how do I get registered?
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    standing by the mail box waiting for one to arrive for dancing lessons.
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    http://www.diversedimensions.com/dd/cam2_training/online-faro-arm-training-1 might be worth checking out
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    hmmmm.........you tried using purple paint???? Just askin'..... :ph34r:
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    surely there must be a smith over there that makes hammers....IMHO that's where you want to go for the best blacksmith hammers; however, they are pricey. On the cheap side, almost any hammer in the desired weight and configuration would make a fine hammer after it's properly faced, maybe re-heat treated and handled, further modified to your specs if necessary. The best thing about them is the metal is usually good and the eye is already there, just needs proper finishing. You need to put some work into them, but then it's "your" hammer. Reminds me of great grandfather's hammer......handles been replaced several times and the head once or twice....but it's his hammer........ :) oh......and you can always take a heavier hammer and grind it down to the weight you want
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    track pins about 1 3/4" - 2" dia make excellent hammers. For a normal hand hammer, stock 1 5/8" dia is ideal but you can't usually find that size so 1 3/4" is second best. 1 1/2" can be used but they come out too small for my liking unless you jump up the diameter on each end. 2" is good for heavier hammers, but makes for a short head for lighter ones unless you can hammer it down in size. .................just sayin"................. :)
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    Coat Rack E

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    Coat Rack E
    close up of the center with touchmark
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    Coat Rack D

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    Coat Rack D
    left end as mounted
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