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  1. Admanfrd
    What kind of file should i use for carving out the rest of my RR track hardy hole. I heard that a flat bastard file would be the best, but it was vague in context. thanks!
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    beautiful all the way around.
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    Alright. I think i will put a small layer of clay to flatten it out a little, then ash it up. Will report findings.
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    ok, i have a thin piece of metal on the bottom of my coal forge. it is a side blast. i need to make the bottom flat and line it so it doesn't burn through.
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    line the bottom of my forge so the fire doesn't burn through
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    http://www.hightemptools.com/castablerefractory.html any response would be awesome
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    side blast coal forge, inlet about 1 1/2" above the bottom. Should i get pre-mixed refractory cement?
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    I would love to see any lucky finds from steel yards, thrift shops, flea markets, yard sales, etc. etc. Post pics if possible! Cant wait to see what you guys have found!
  9. Admanfrd
    Quick question, Will a forge fire burn through the bottom of my forge (side of a 55 gal drum)? thanks
  10. Admanfrd
    I found some shale. Not REALLY weird, but still kind of odd
  11. Admanfrd
    Beautiful. I like a matte finish better myself, but they are excellent. what are the weights on them?
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    Leather works great for me. I can still feel, but it keeps the heat out and wont melt
  13. Admanfrd
    if you put it on just before welding heat it would probably be perfect.
  14. Admanfrd
    Graphite on a chemical level is the purest of the pure coal. you might be able to use it as fuel?
  15. Admanfrd
    I would LOVE to talk to my chemistry teacher about this... heck, maybe i'll record it.
  16. Admanfrd
    I hear axles make good hammers too
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    Metallurgists need to contribute something here because I dont know how to measure activity other than it's chemical potential to store heat. (which i dont know how to measure)
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    yeah, me and my dad put our heads together over about a week. about 33" high with anvil, 27" without. weighs at least 50 pounds and made with 4x4 posts and 2x6 planks anvil mounted with holes in the bottom of the anvil. old belt salvaged for tool rack. Thanks for the kind words ^_^
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    I'm sure that there is another point, but i just thought someone would find this interesting. That last bit was just a conclusive statement thanks for reading
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    good point and taken to heart. If ever i post something like this again, i'll be sure to include a disclaimer
  21. Admanfrd
    I can't order a piece of steel with a budget of about $5.00 so i have to look for a "somewhere in the ballpark" guide. This is my contribution. You dont have to follow it, it is just a rough, possible, steer you in the right direction guide. not a fact sheet. Thank you for reading and comments.
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    I actually made a blog post about this in my blog. here is on of the pics. more in said blog
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    heater disabled. I thought ahead
  24. Admanfrd
    Compiled by Adam Ford COMPARISON BORAX followed by BORIC ACID FORMULA Na2B4O7·10H2O H3BO3 MOLAR MASS 381.37 g/mol 61.83 g/mol MELTING POINT 1,369°F (743°C) 339.6°F (170.9°C) BOILING POINT 2,867°F (1,575°C) 572°F (300°C) DENSITY 1.73 g/cm³ 1.44 g/cm³ SOLUBILITY Water Water IUPAC ID Sodium tetraborate decahydrate (so-dee-um tet-ra-bo-rate dec-a-hi-drate) Trihydroxidoboron, Boric acid (tri-hy-drox-ide-o-bo-ron) DIFFERENCES BORAX followed by BORIC ACID Differences FORMULA Na2B4O7·10H2O H3BO3 BORAX much more complex MOLAR MASS 381.37 g/mol 61.83 g/mol Difference 319.54 g/mol MELTING POINT 1,369°F (743°C) 339.6°F (170.9°C) Difference 1029.4°F (554.111°C) BOILING POINT 2,867°F (1,575°C) 572°F (300°C) Difference 2295°F (1257.222°C) DENSITY 1.73 g/cm³ 1.44 g/cm³ Difference 0.29 g/cm³ In the end, You will have to heat the metal a lot less to be able to get the metal fluxed with Boric acid. This is JUST A REFERANCE SHEET I am NOT ADVOCATING FOR ONE OR THE OTHER, THAT IS YOUR CHOICE This sheet may be used as you want. Redistribution is fine by me
  25. Admanfrd
    I actually found a plug in lamp dimmer that works GREAT. now i have total control over it. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Lutron-Credenza-300-Watt-Plug-In-Lamp-Dimmer-White-TT-300H-WH/100001525#
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