trying-it

Makes a guy wonder the intended use; new center target pasted on his shop dartboard or material intended for future blackmail? :unsure:

Sorry Scott I have already used that excuse numerous times here and it is now worn out!!! :P

We did have a small "cool" front hit just B4 you gents got here or the temps and high humidity would have been even worse. Do I dare tell you that since you all left another even "cooler" front has hit? Lows at night in mid 50's and days low to mid 80's; with a lot less humidity now. I "tried" hard to get that weather delivery here prior to the hammer-in; but with cooler temps, lower humidity, and my vast toy collection some of you may have never left LMAO!!!!! Thanks all for coming and let it be known that each and everyone of you contributed in your own special ways to make this another great hammer-in!! I'm ready for another 1.

Condolences Steve from our family to yours. Been down that road here already too.

I guess I could buy that lonely looking thing and then I would have a matching pair!! :D

Just a reminder that the 4th annual "Trying-It" hammerin weekend for 2010 is scheduled for Aug 20, 21, 22 (Fri - Sun) . As this is the same weekend as the annual American Threshermen Steam and Antique Tractor show just 7 miles south in Pinckneyville, most motels are fully booked within the Pinckneyville region. The great flea market at the steam show is well worth a look too. This hammerin is on our 80-acre farm so bring a tent and you and yours should surely be able to find a cozy place here to pitch it! (Bathroom and shower in house can be used.) Other sleeping arrangements may be possible if desired, but contact me beforehand and we will see what we can do! This hammerin location is about 6.5 miles north of Pinckneyville, Illinois, (zipcode 62274) on IL State RT 127. Email trying_it@hotmail.com Cell # 618-924-4032 Again I have placed a special request with the weather service to hold off the mud makers this particular weekend. At this point in time all is looking good in that dept with just more typical type southern Illinois temps and humidity on order. Come share a fire and the fun!!!! P.S. For those who have been here in the past a 100# Little Giant power hammer now lives here and is fully operational; hint, hint!!! Stan AKA: Trying-it

Make a "V" cut in each jaw. The 2 "V"s should form a square shape with jaws closed. Using your favorite welding method (tig, mig, arc, etc.) weld a short piece of angle iron (maybe 3/4 " long) on outside of each jaw, following same "V" shape in jaws. I will let you do the math and design, but when finished you should have a sweet pair of tongs for working RR spikes and NOT damaging the head as it is fully protected inside the center circle portion of the nippers! A lot of nice forged items can be made leaving a RR spike head untouched, spike knives only scratching the possibilites. Have fun and BE safe!

Glad you are home Frosty!!! I sure hope that the group of anti-seisure meds does NOT include 1 called "Ex-Lax". Hang in there pal! Stan

Knee mail your way! Get well soon Frosty. Stan

Nice looking setup John!! Have to admit that your shop and growing toy collection makes me a little green with envy! :D

More Trycarta talk that will probably lead some other innocent soul astray and into countless hours of R&D (and fun); you gotta love it!

Some people have way too much free time on their hands. Great job pal as usual.

Dear friend, Condolences and prayers are headed your way from all of us over here. Feel free to call here anytime day or night if or when you need someone to talk to. You know where we live and you should know that you are always welcome here.

Mills, lathes, and other pieces of equipment from the mechanical revolution era being used in a blacksmithing shop? Tell me it aint so!!! BTW: Nice work on your end!

Definately a little unique and thanks for sharing!

Howdy and welcome to IFI. I also sent you a PM; we are almost neighbors!!!

Looks like a keeper Brian and nice work Mike! I really like the shape options and configuration you started with. (BTW: meant no disrespect to either of you in my previous posts)

Speak of the devil and here I is..... Nice rig John and I am real happy for you. Now I have to watch for 1 of those fancy hood scoops like you have!

Not sure where the first 2 pictures went..... 1 more time

Wow and they think Rapid Prototyping is fast! Brian has an idea today and it appeared here last Summer. Only difference is that my little swage block happens to be cast iron. I guarantee the little setup works almost as good as a hardy mounted vise capable of multi-postion use; for the times when you really want to hold something!

John, the latest tooling addition I designed and made here for quickly adding the wood texturing to any sized stock. Sure there are boughten models available, but then what would I do with all my free time?

Not trying to hijack John's thread, but here is an older forum thread with some links added for how-to's. For those with an interest in making a cross or two in the future. http://www.iforgeiron.com/forum/f63/old-rugged-cross-12125/

Nice grouping John, great to see you aint letting your skills get rusty. Btw: a Little Giant 100# is up and running here and a 50# is getting a complete makeover. I guarantee it now takes longer to heat a chunk of 4140 than it does to hammer it into a drift, LOL. You know you are more than welcome to come "play" here anytime.