Rob Browne
-
Posts
1,348 -
Joined
-
Last visited
Content Type
Profiles
Forums
Articles
Gallery
Downloads
Events
Everything posted by Rob Browne
-
I had a similar run in with the local fire brigade. They turned up and the first thing I knew was a fire hose pointed at a fully heated forge. I quickly informed them it would not be a good idea but said that if they insisted I wanted time to get away. They left it alone and then became inquisitive about the whole activity. No trouble since :)
-
Welcome to IFI Pat. Lots of info here on setting up and getting started.
-
Welcome to IFI. Starting with a few workshops is a great way to go :)
-
Welcome to IFI. Plenty of info here and a great place to show off your efforts :)
-
Files, chisels, hacksaw blades
Rob Browne replied to Avadon's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
Old chisels make good hardy tools. -
So many different types of steel, especially if you reuse scrap, you need to constantly practice. Even if you don't need to do a weld you need to do a practice one each fire up.
-
If you put thin sections in a fire with no air supplied then it will be in a reducing fire which is desirable. Its only when you pump air through a fire you get an oxidising fire.
-
I was burnt by scale, have you ever been
Rob Browne replied to hibjib10987's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
Probably every time you fire up you will have a scale burn of one type or another. Part of the game, just suit up for it but your hands really cop it. -
Build a nice deep fire, get it nice and hot then put in your piece and turn off the blower. It'll be warm enough in no time flat.
-
I would swap the vice and anvil positions. Other than that I am jealous!!
-
need help with anvil
Rob Browne replied to hibjib10987's topic in Anvils, Swage Blocks, and Mandrels
I would just use the anvil, there is plenty of flat surface for most work left on that face and the curve could be quite handy sometimes. -
At this rate Jack we will be taking over this forum Welcome to IFI
-
Welcome to IFI. Plenty of skilled people here to help you with your goals.
-
Welcome to IFI from Down Under :)
-
Welcome to IFI. As for work, my advice would be moot.
-
I tend to leave the edges of my anvil alone and make mandrils for curve and angle work. That way they can be specific to the work and your anvil is preserved.
-
My initials and its a combination that is not used so far by anyone else on the web that I have encountered.
-
That's one xxxx of a blower but for the price a beauty :)
-
Welcome to IFI Daz. Pull up a stump and start reading, this site will keep you busy for a loooong time.
-
Welcome to IFI Jack. Pull up a stump and start reading, lots of info here.
-
Welcome to the site Mark. I didn't realise that Texas Queensland was big enough to be broken up into east/west, etc :)
-
Welcome to IFI Anthony. Us Aussies will take over yet!!
-
No wonder you seel them so easily at those prices!! Great work.
-
Highlander's setup thread
Rob Browne replied to highlander's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
Get it together then start heating and hammering. You have everything you need for a quick start. -
Welcome to IFI, lots of info here and button pushing :)