Oldiron

I've had the best results using a 50/50 mix of Brake Fluid and ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid). For getting bolt/stubs that have broken off in cast iron because of rust; I weld a washer and nut to the bolt/stud, let cool and remove with a wrench. The heating then cooling of the metal will break it loose.

I don't know much about balers except what they are used for. However I have several IH Farmall tractors and I Search for Parts on the Case/IH website quite often when looking for parts and their interchangeability. It's fairly easy to use; Open the above link, then click the "Right Here" link in the middle of the page. This will open a new window where you can search for the parts manual. Just type in baler in the search box and it will bring up a long list of baler manual that you can look at. I'm guessing that your is the one listed as the "37 International Harvester Rectangular Baler".

This will give you a parts break down as well as pictures of the part(s). You can even print the picture and parts list out.

Good luck and Hope this helps.

Sounds like a really interesting project! I'd sure like to see and hear that puppy in action!

Oh and i just found out that i cannot attach quicktime movie files...

You could try putting it on YouTube then you can add a link to your post.

USAF '75-'79, Avionic Sensor System Specialist (AFSC 329) 33rd TFW Eglin AFB, FL.

littlemus2000 - I'm not sure if this is you that or not. Check out this link and see if it applies. If not, poke around that site till ya find it. Lots of good information.

Star Lathe

How about a picture or two!

WOW:o Don't know what happen but the page load speed is back to its old self if not a little faster.:)

Thanks Glen & Co. for whatever you did to fix it!!!!!!!

Up until tonight I've had that same problem intermittently. But to night it takes anywhere from 40 sec to a minute for every page to load. Why its like being back on dial-up. I thought that it was just me. I have tried several different sites and didn't experience this type of delays. I'm using Firefox Browser V3.0.5.

Not sure but maybe Glen is having network issues with the site?

tinbender - What kind of class (beginning, intermediate blacksmith, specialty class,etc.) I for one would be interested in a beginners blacksmith class. How many do they need for a class? Are you talking about a single weekend, several weekends over a semester, etc?

It's aaaaa llliiiiiivvvvveeeee !!!!!!! My Thanks to Glenn, Andrew and Company as well! You guys (and gals if there are any behind the scene) have put in a lot of hard work over the last few day! It's Greatly Appreciated!!!!!!!!!!

Hip Hip Hurray!!!! It's back :D:D A Big Thanks to Glenn and all of you that keep this site going and up to date. I know it's a tough task at times but you folks do it so well!!!!!!

Now to let my eyes and mind drink in the sweet honey of knowledge gathered from this site. Might I add as well a Big Thanks to all of the members of this site for the wealth of knowledge that you are willing to share. Hopefully one of these day's I'll be knowledgeable enough to help out too.

I got three 20# tanks filled a couple weeks ago for 2.89 a gallon. Probably gone up by now since gasoline prices are on the rise again.

A quick search for beeswax got 58 hits. This recent thread has some very good information.
bees-wax

GJB take a look at this website. It will gives you some of the history on your lathe. www.lathes.co.uk

As far as an owner/operators manual you might try some of the Lathe user groups on Yahoo.

I have an early Clausing lathe that I was able to get a photocopied manual direct from Clausing.

Good luck and how about a picture or two!

I have been using it for the last 5 years and have had no problems with it at all! Still running Ver. 1.1.0. Wife just got a new laptop for B'day/Christmas and I just installed the latest version (3.0.0) on it for her. What I like about it is that you can save your work in Open Office format, generic format (such as Rich Text Files) or in MS format. It will open MS format files without any problems. This lets you share your work with those that still use MS products. Great product and it's Free! That is if you download it off of the net.

made these dandy clips to hold the lights to the outer rim of the wheels...

That they are!!! Very creative and a noble endeavor!

I can't wait to see pictures:)

Great Technique!!!! I've used it a lot to restore old rusty parts. Here is a good description of the process. Enjoy!

Rust Removal by Electrolysis.

Early on most of the open wire lines where hard drawn copper. But then the wire thieves decided that these lines were easy pickins for making money. So, most of the railroads as well as the telephone companies switched to copper coated steel wire. I'm not sure what kind of steel was used.

Take a look through this site: melting metal in a home foundry, backyard metalcasting, metal casting. Lots of good information.

nice find around me if you go on craigs list and it say blacksmith or anthing like that its a furtune for some thing thats junk and then they will relist t so now you have to look at it for mounths cause they want to much for it and can't sell it

That's pretty much the way it is around here. A fella's been advertising, on Craigslist, a Trenton 50 Farrier anvil for the last two months or more. Started off asking 250.00 and is now down to 175.00. Maybe someday he'll be down to a reasonable price! Anvil actually looks like its in pretty good shape, of course that's coming from someone who is very inexperienced and just getting started.

What you have are Pandrol Clips. They are used to hold the rail to either a steel plate on a wood tie or to a metal loop in a concrete tie. Not sure about the composition. I do know that they are under a lot of spring tension when installed.

Here is link to Pandrol website.

Pandrol - e Clip

triw - I live in Williams, about 30 miles West of Flagstaff on I-40.

From your Avatar it looks like you are involved in Civil War reenactment. My oldest and middle sons play in the 5th Regimental Band here in Williams during the summer and have been to Ft. Verde for Ft. Verde Days a couple of times.

welder19 - Thanks for the Welcome and the link to Backyard Metaling, I'll check it out.

Thanks for the Welcome! Been in N. Arizona since June of 1991.

Forgot to mention earlier that I have O/A, MIG, and Stick welding rigs.

My younger brother has recently re sparked my interest in Blacksmithing. He has been doing it for several years and does demonstrations at a couple of the Plantations for the Louisiana State Park Service.

My name is Ron. I chose Oldiron as my handle because I like anything made from old iron. I've been collecting old tractors, garden tillers, engines for about six years now. I've had a burning (pun intended ) interest in metal casting and blacksmithing for a very long time. Just have never taken the plunge to get started in either one. Found this website/forum through a web search. Hope to glean enough information from this site to encourage me to get started heating some iron!

Thanks to all who make this site what it is! I've just started reading through the post, blueprints, and gallery. So I have a long ways to go and a lot to absorb.