Johnnie C.
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this is my 5 leged vise table. I have a post vise on both ends, and a machinest vise on the side. -
This is my tool rack to holds all my tongs, hammers, and hardie tool. -
This is my smithy, a two car garage (its better than a barn with a roof that leaks). -
This is my new gas forge. I cant remember the demensions. -
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This is a cabinet that I made, and a tool chest that cost very little. -
This is my grinder bench, from the left is my 12in disc sander that I bought at a yardsale for cheep, a 1in belt sander, and a 6 in bench grinder that was given to me. -
This is my portable bandsaw that I converted into a vertical saw, and a power wheel I mad from a motor that was given to me. -
this my Hay Budden Anvil, I can't remember how much it weights -
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Here are a few of my latest projects other than making tools. They are selfstanding flowers that many people seem to like. I made a Calla Lilly, a Day Lilly, and a Rose. I have to thank dish network for the metal I made the petals out of.
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This rose is made from a satalite dish, 3/8 round stock, and 3/8 sq for the leaf. -
This day lilly is made from a satalite dish, 3/8 round stock, and 1/2 in sq for the leaves. -
This calla lilly is made from a satalite dish, 3/8 round stock and 1/2 in sq for the leaf -
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I found this 3/4 horse motor with 12in disc for $10 at a yardsale. This is a homemade job. I rewired the motor, made a base and a platform, then if put it work. It works great and I couldn't be happier with.
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Most of my projects that required welding I use a mig welder. I haven't learned how to forge weld yet.
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Here are two of my latest projects. The coat rack I made for my wife and me (I hope she likes it). This is my first longhorn that I made for some friends of mine. I think it turned out ok.
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This towl rack is made of 1inx1/4 flat bar and the ring is 3/8in sq stock that has been twisted. -
This towl rack is made of 1inx1/4 flat bar and the ring is 3/8in sq stock that has been twisted. -
This is a 5 hook coatrack that I made for my wife and me. The scrolls are made of 1/2in sq stock, the center circle is and piece of 6in pipe bordered with 3 strands of 3/32 stainless tig wire that has been twisted, the brand is out 3/8in sq stock and the hooks are 1/4in sq stock. -
I build a lot of fences and I use 3in X 14ga square tubing for my post, 2inX1in 14ga for my top rail and 1in for my blisters. If you go to my photo gallery I have fence I built posted. My customers seem to be happy with the material I use.
