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    Clinker breaker build detail

    in Solid Fuel Forges

    Posted · Edited by norrin_radd

    Both videos are the same.

    ​Doh! Sorry about that. They didn't show up as thumbnails for some reason so I didn't catch it. I guess I should start taking pics to post too. Thanks for letting me know.

    This one is mine

    This one is his

    Clinker breaker build detail

    in Solid Fuel Forges

    Posted · Edited by norrin_radd

    This may look like a rehash video but I had some one ask about how my airflow worked on my forge. So I cleaned it out, took the clinker breaker out and did a short vid of how I made it and how the dimmer works with my blower. 
    I had made a video of my forge before but it was more of an overview of the chimney. And it was full of coal so you couldn't see it that well. This should explain the clinker breaker better.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbUTulBeLxM

    I was going to include some footage of making split crosses since it was Easter. But after the feasting I was in a semi comatose state, I was doing good to be able to work the volume on the remote.

    The guy that had asked about it has a video of his forge that looks pretty nice, custom damper and everything.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbUTulBeLxM

    Rail Road Spike Steak Turner w/ Bottle opener

    in Member Projects

    Posted

    Hey thanks a lot for the comment, glad it motivated ya, must of been the music ;). I actually had it turned for the right hand but I didn't have it lined up the way I wanted when it was held. It wasn't lined up like you would naturally hold it if it was a knife or something, if that makes any sense. To me, turning those hooks is an interesting exercise in 3D thinking.

    I know what you mean about the southpaws though, I have at least 2 to make.

    thanks again,

    Can old cheap flatware be forged?

    in Blacksmithing, General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by norrin_radd

    This may be the wrong forum but not sure where would be better, and sorry if its been asked before I didn't find it. 

    I often see large amounts of cheap old silverware, typical stuff like Oneida or cheaper brands, in junk stores and wonder if that stuff can be forged into something else or used for Damascus or something? I know people make stuff out of it like figurines and what not's, but that's not what I'm talking about. Most of it says its stainless.  Figured ya'll would know.

    Thanks

    Cutting out knife blanks

    in Knife Making

    Posted

    I haven't cut any knife blanks yet but I have cut a good many things, including lawnmover and bush hog blades, with a portable bandsaw rigged vertically with a table mod:

    Others have mentioned similar setups too. As far as metal cutting bandsaws go this is the cheapest entry level I could find. Good luck.

    Rail Road Spike Steak Turner w/ Bottle opener

    in Member Projects

    Posted

    The problem you ran into with your twist happened because you drew out the point and opener first. If you do the twists first it's easy to transition it into the other features, much MUCH easier than trying to twist in a limited and thinned section.

    The wrench and vise draw heat quickly and if it's thin like the taper to the point it draws heat much faster so it's much harder to get even twists. Leaving it full thickness and twisting gives you a larger reservoir of heat so it all stays more evenly hot.

     

    ​That makes sense. I will remember that on the next one. I've been collecting spikes to make these for thank you gifts for folks that helped on my shop. I'll probably get it right on the very last one :wacko:

    thanks

    Rail Road Spike Steak Turner w/ Bottle opener

    in Member Projects

    Posted

    Not bad at all. Who could ask for more than a steak turner bottle opener in one? Pineapple twists take a little practice but you'll get the hang soon enough. They're really flashy demo techniques.

    That isn't wonky, it's designed in character, to represent the transitioning nature of the art and human expression. . . artsy bla bla bla. You DO know blacksmithing and Bull Shooting have the same abbreviation for a reason yes? <wink>

    Frosty The Lucky.

    ​Thanks for the comments. Yeah I've picked up on BS's similarities ;)  .  Its funny my first pinepple twist attempt on piece of scrap bar went ok. But when it counted I kinda blew it. oh well its all part of it.

    norrin, nice looking combo, turner and opener.

    I fuller/draw out long lengths hammering against the horn.  Goes faster and is smooth.  Try it sometime.

     

    Thanks a lot. ​I'll definitely try that next time.  For some reason I have this irrational fear of damaging my horn with heavy forging, I just have to get over that.

    Portable band saw vertical mount and table build.

    in Saws, bandsaws, hack saws, etc

    Posted

    Zooker, glad you liked it and by all means go for it. Let us know how it turns out.

    I have the same/similar HF saw mounted on a post in my shop - one word to the wise I learned the hard way, if you're going to keep the cover on it (which I do advise) cut a small section out of it along the very bottom, bottom right in your setup.  Otherwise as you saw the iron filings and tiny pieces end up lodged down there and will eventually jam up your blade, they need an opening to free fall from (In my case since it's mounted on a post they just fall to the ground).  I just sliced off a maybe 4' wedge off the bottom of my cover, reinstalled the cover and have not had an issue with it since.   The saw is obviously designed to be used horizontally, not vertically, so it's an accomodation that is necessary if you're going to be primarily using it vertically. 

    ​You are very right thanks for mentioning it. I forgot to about that but I too found that out the hard way. If you look in that first pic you can see the cover laying on my bench and you can barely tell that I had cut the corner off(towards the top of the pic) of it so I could get the shavings out. I've also learned that if the blade starts to slip that a little re dressing of the bottom wheel, just enough to get some of the embedded filings out will help alot. I used the long dull edge of a wood chisel.

    I've been thinking about remaking my vertical mount, this was just something I threw together, that's why I didn't focus too much on it. I'd like to incorporate a few more ideas like a hinge on the cover, some T-knobs for the cover screws and maybe a brush system to try to keep some filings off the wheels. I'm sure its all been done before but its a fun little project. This saw quickly became one of my most used tools, I may have to permanently mount it somewhere.

    thanks for the comments

    Portable band saw vertical mount and table build.

    in Saws, bandsaws, hack saws, etc

    Posted · Edited by norrin_radd

    Finally got my band saw the way I want it. This is the Chicago Electric Variable speed portable. Vertical mount and table make this an invaluable tool in my shop, I just clamp it to my work bench. It'll cut just about anything I need. 

    I did a build video on the table to add to the ones that are already out there, just for grins. You can skip to the 8min mark to see it working.

     

     

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