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On 8/5/2016 at 11:01 AM, Gfreak said:

Turns out there's a railroad crossing right in front of my friends shop, he said he could probably get me something as they're always doing work on it. Imma go over there today and see what I can pick up.

As for Dozer repair place, I can't think of any off the top of my head, but i'm sure i could find one if I drove towards the coast

Mustang Cat Rental Store - Houston Southwest  
Address: 11726 S Garden St, Houston, TX 77071
Phone: (713) 228-7368

A misinformed

B mentally lacking

C predatory  

D All of the above

In some cases they are answer D.

Donnie,

What are your anvil's dimensions?

That looks like the most relaxing place I have seen in months.

53 minutes ago, ThomasPowers said:

I don't know when it was first used but a rotary blower with straight vanes is shown in De Re Metallica from 1556 used for blowing air into mines.

I'm had this discussion with S.M.Stirling before; after a fall of civilization with the expected plummeting of population there will be no need for most of the primitive skills for several generations---there will be *tons* of better made stuff lying around.  Why have a smith who may know squat about swordmaking make a sword when the local historical society has a pile of *real* ones in the basement?

You can dig clay and temper it and make a pot and let it slowly dry and spend a lot of time and energy getting enough fuel to fire it in a home made kiln.  I'll go get a metal one from somebody's kitchen...

Now my skills as a scrounger will be in high demand...

I can't fault your logic.

All things remaining equal I bet that guy is on a number of people's "zombie apocalypse dream team". I wonder when that type of fan was first used and the reason I wonder this is something like an Archimedes screw seem like a simple thing now but before the 3rd century BC they largely unknown. 

You have to like the tongs, like epic chopsticks 

Bengriswold, 

What are the dimensions of the work surface? I am about to do the same with a 7"x2"x24" hunk o' forklift fork.  

Beatsy, 

I was looking at the Michigan CAT location (24800 Novi Rd, Novi, MI 48375) using Google earth and I see what may be one or more good prospects for a scrap bin. I went to my local CAT rental place and they were nice enough to give me 2 forks that weigh about 180# each. The rental side is always needing to change out the forks because try as they might not everyone can drive a forklift. 

Just a thought. 

Buzzkill, 

You are correct and I may have been a bit on the judgmental side.

Here is another good one.

This guy has photos posted show lots of tools and anvil in Talladega Al. I bet he charges a bunch more than $2.00 a pound.

WANTED Anvil, Anvils, Vices, Forges, Any Blacksmith Tools. I'll pay $ 2.00 a pound or MORE for good ANVILS, TOP dollar paid for nice un-abused anvils. Any size , 5 lb. up to 800 lbs., Very Large Vices, Please call or text After 9:00 AM or Before 9:00 PM. Thanks   

Good Morning folks,

There are some times when speaking to the younger folks when I pull out small facts to remind them that even with our modern age of connected technology some things remain the same. One example is that the screws (propellers) for a nuclear powered supercarrier are cast in much the same way as things were cast 2000 years ago. This video shows the casting of magnets along with the rest of the process to produce the finished product. The good thing about this video is you are shown the PPE required with this kind of operation. 

The tone of this guy was something else, I wonder if he ever has done internet searches on how much an anvil costs. 

At least he did not say he would pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today.

I see this CL post here in Huntsville Al and I think we all want a $2.00 a pound anvil. Got to give credit for having brass.

I'm looking for a free anvil or one to buy.....I will pay $2.00 per pound or more for a really nice undamaged anvil...........

On 7/2/2016 at 2:11 PM, JHCC said:

Re: hollow reed and lung power. 

My very first "forge" when I was a kid was a clay-lined juice can fired with charcoal briquettes and a blowpipe (which, to no-ones surprise, didn't work particularly well). Speaking from experience, the first time your focus slips and you INhale through the tube will be the moment you give up mouth-blown forging!

I remember some TV show (maybe the Carol Burnett show) gag about how not to use a blow gun and that was rule #1. inhale BEFORE putting the blowgun to your mouth.  

My Father's house in Germany before WW II had a stove that burned coke. One day I told him how coke was produced and he was amazed. He had always thought it was mined like coal. Funny things people take for granted. 

I do have one of these blankets from HF so I might just give that a try. I used my "cut 50" for the first time today on 240 volts and I was impressed at how well it started an arc on steel that still had mill scale. 

John, 

I bet that same trick could be adapted to keep stick welding berries out of the way as well. I was thinking about using a sheet of thick leather or fiberglass blanket as a partition between me and the work. As a short term fix I have attached some leather to some old (heavy) leather shoes. My problem is that I have 14 EEE feet so finding the right boots under $100.00 can be a challenge. 

Frosty,

The people that own the local welding shop also own a safety shoe shop right next door so I will check them out. 

Ernest 

John,

I agree it sounds strange but I am not looking for hat+coat+tails+walking stick type of spats. Companies like J Tillman make what are basically leather sleeves (like when welding) for you shoes so a stick welding berry can't get stuck in your boot laces. I agree, you don't want to shop for what could be called "adult fun" stuff at work!!!! 

Can anyone recommend a good place for chaps or spats?

thanks

Water is always a good thing to bring.

At one time Henry Winkler was invited to the White House. His father said: "Go and take cake." so if nothing else water and sweets seem to be a good fall back.

Alex, 

I showed my wife your work and she loved it. The only reason I don't like chandeliers as much as the next guy is because I am 203 cm tall and they hurt! If you think the US has complex laws I can tell you the laws can be more or less complex depending on what state you live in. Your work is wonderful and I wish you success.

Ernest.

A stump is one of the go-to items for dishing.   

Custom may be stretching it, more like if they have a tree and you ask real nice (with cash) I bet they will cut to your requested size. Just like anything it is all in how you ask the question. I started with "I need a real big log to mount an anvil on" so he would know what I was looking for.

Thomas, 

If you go to the intersection of Holmes and Pulaski Pike next the the Parkway underpass you should be able to get a stump of most any size. I got a 28"ish by 24" wide oak log for my nephew for about $5.00. If you catch them when they have a great big tree that has not been split you should be able to get something custom cut. These seem to be nice guys that respond well to please, thank you and cash.