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  1. Rob Browne
    Great selection of fuel there, its just the volume you need As for the dump and burns, well not near my house, I like it quiet! I do like seeing them at the Aircraft Museum at Temora where they often do a run.
  2. Rob Browne
    Welcome to IFI Carl, another Banana Bender!! You are off to a good, and inventive, start but have a look at the Getting Started articles off the front page then get into the Blueprints. That should keep you occupied for the next few weeks then practice, practice, practice. What type of charcoal are you using, not BBQ stuff I hope. Either make your own charcoal or try to get some coal for a better result. Cheers
  3. Rob Browne
    Point well made Woody.
  4. Rob Browne
    Welcome to IFI Malcolm You have definitely come to the right place. Start on the front page with the Getting Started articles then progress to the Blueprints and read, read, read then practice, practice, practice.
  5. Rob Browne
    Welcome to the site. No ribbing to come, if you are a stock removal type of person then that is how it is. You will get lots of help here on the heat treating you will need.
  6. Rob Browne
    Too much air will do it all the time. The blower should have an air valve or be controllable so you can reduce the air. Otherwise, heat one thing at a time and don't take your eyes off it!!
  7. Rob Browne
    We had a great day today. My eldest son and I spent quite a while at the forge and he turned up a primitive knife which turned out fairly well. He is really please and he should be, its a good job for a bloke that in not quite 12 yet. We made it out of 3/8 mild steel rod so he could get the feel before we go to higher carbon steel. :D:D Tomorrow with the little fella.
  8. Rob Browne
    Welcome to IF Rayal. Lots of Banana Benders on this site now :)
  9. Rob Browne
    Spose I'd better add my name. Rob from the Blue Mountains :)
  10. Rob Browne
    Sounds like the wash tub is in your future. Welcome to IFI :)
  11. Rob Browne
    Yes you can BUT why? It would be more efficient and easier to flue each work station separately.
  12. Rob Browne
    In bags in the shed at present but when I extend the shed then it will go into a purpose built bin.
  13. Rob Browne
    I had a little hand cranker that kept jamming on me. When I pulled it apart the gear shafts had worn the housing holes to an oval shape. I drilled out the holes, made some brass bushes and off it went again. Maybe time to get physical with the beast.
  14. Rob Browne
    Welcome to IFI. Sounds like you have a few projects in the pipeline. I would love to see some of your bits when you make them.
  15. Rob Browne
    Just get that mercury to a chemical disposal centre ASAP. That stuff is dangerous!! DO NOT go sticking hot things in it, the Hg vapours given off will go straight into you via your mucous membranes then its a downhill run for you.
  16. Rob Browne
    Took him four days of polishing just to take the photo. Now its back to the dust and grime of everyday life for those little babies :)
  17. Rob Browne
    Now you have the gear and the knowledge from IFI off you go. Welcome to the site :)
  18. Rob Browne
    Welcome to IFI John. As for advice have a look at the Getting Started articles off the front page then dig through the Blueprints. After that just search in the Blacksmithin forum on coal or gas forge for more info. Maybe pack a meal before starting this exercise because you will be in here for quite a while :)
  19. Rob Browne
    Welcome to IFI. If you want blacksmithing info then you have found the right place :)
  20. Rob Browne
    Shorts and boots are quite common here, especially in summer.
  21. Rob Browne
    If you go to Youtube and search on dblacksmithr this person (David Robertson) has set up a series of instructional videos on blacksmithing. Really helpful and worth a look. Try YouTube - Blacksmith Tools Hold Down For Holding Work on Anvil for his video on hold downs then click on the More From link to get his whole series.
  22. Rob Browne
    What Glenn said Welcome to IFI Mike.
  23. Rob Browne
    Welcome to IFI Tony. Lots of people in this site that have similar interest to you so get in a post your questions :)
  24. Rob Browne
    Welcome to IFI P&P. I'll have to get serious about our Aussie forum soon with the number of us on this site :)
  25. Rob Browne
    Welcome to IFI Shawn. Lots of info here to keep you going for quite a while.
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