Anachronist58

Would that not be a Froydian conflation?

gmbobnick, I have read this thread from start to finish. I must say that I have great appreciation for all who have contributed thus far: It is helping me to solidify my business plan going forward. That plan relies heavily on the continuing health fortunes for my self, and, perhaps, that of my Partner. Iron (steel) and wood will be my high end offerings, the location of the Butte is pre-established by virtue of prior networking. But back to you, I think that you are on track with your assessment of latent talents, that you will apply as you hone them into skills. You have what it takes to succeed, with your head appearing to be set squarely upon your shoulders. I am a bit biased in your direction, as I have a several thousand pound Mulberry trunk influencing MY business model... Looking forward to news of your progress. Robert Taylor

That is a VERY cool Thing! Robert Taylor

"Pronghorn Iron & Furniture" Hopefully, no one hawks 'iron' cheeses... Robert Taylor

Our prayers and intentions go out to your people. Godspeed and healing, Robert and Sheila Taylor

Once you place your anvil, will it stay put, or will you wish to move it around? 288# is not a paperweight! Congratulations on what looks like a major windfall! Robert Taylor

Some folks walk on steel beams high above the ground. I once walked beams on commercial tilt-ups. I am no longer qualified for such work. Not everyone should be licensed to operate motor vehicles on public roadways. Not everyone is qualified to operate a barbecue grill. If we desire to operate equipment that may cause injury or death, we must be able to assess our depth, and work our way prudently as we develop our skills and take on additional risks. There are operations that I am able to perform safely, that I will never describe on an open forum; operating an angle grinder with a 4-½" cutoff disc not amongst them.... A healthy respect for dangerous things never hurt anyone . Robert Taylor

Wow. Looks like about 600# of iron, et al. Not many folks have a home shop application for a horizontal machine, although, if I had the space, I could find projects for it... Having a bit of brain fade: Is the x axis the left to right horizontal axis? I see that hole on the left through which the the feed screw shaft would normally exit... I will wager that the rack probably gives good feedback whilst pushing material through a wheel cutter - I cherish the thought of it. Hope it satisfies. Oh, and what type of collets? Robert Taylor

Agreed!

Here is the 1"-8 top adapter for the quick change die: And the nut to receive tooling, with thrust washers to distribute the load to the ram face: Robert Taylor

Thanks, Nodebt, I was very excited to produce something besides tooling with my tooling... that blade is like a five ton vegematic, Made from bi-metal commercial band saw blade. The upcoming challenge will be when I try to fabricate cookie cutters from this material. I am practiced in most of the steps: Forming, grinding, brazing; will have a learning curve on heat treatment. ThomasPowers said: "I've found the dome headed RR bolts and spherical trailer hitch balls"... Yes, I have both of those in my kit. A bit inconvenient to have to blend out that pesky flat that resides on the top of most trailer balls... Good tip on the rock drills. I am basing my quick change tooling on 1"-8 threads, which is working out very well. Would love to see that 8" die set! Had to look up ginkgo leaves - those striations were fun to make with a blunt edged die. Robert Taylor

I will wager on my own experience that it is sweet, indeed. Time to get out the chalk and a black light... RobertTaylor

Quite a bit has happened to the flypress since my last post. Here is a two-bit flower that I roughed out with one of my newest dies: The picture with the copper disk was a test cut. Next die will be a single bevel, to make for cleaner lines. This test has inspired the design of the next iteration of dies for this product. Robert Taylor

I am calling it a smoker grill. Robert Taylor

Ooops. NOT a video by Frosty....

Just putting a marker on this so I can do some more investigation. But as per the above comments, and before I have had a chance to review Frosty's video, I would say that, in general, Soderfors markings are all over the place, and difficult to devine. I have my 88#er, which is accessible, whilst my 157#er was put up on blocks before I started having heart attacks. may take a while before I can pull out the big one. Robert Taylor

Hello JW513, At an alleged $2/#, the price is right, but it looks as if it came out of a burned down building. Be sure to check the rebound, and hopefully, some keener eyes will ring in before you go to check it out... I would buy it just to pass a good deal to someone I know... Robert Taylor

Reed #34: 6" jaws, weighs 178#? BEEFY! Robert Taylor

Hello All, I had this all typed out two weeks ago, but the text editor on my "smart" phone obliterated it. It is at times, difficult for me to focus beyond my OCD-oid tendencies, but here I am. On October 18, I found myself exhausted and short of breath. I attributed it to my 47 years ago spinal column injuries, which I usually just have to wait out. Slow downhill roll to January 13, I had the worst back pain ever. February 4, I got in to see the the doctor: turns out I was having little heart attacks, had one on the ECG for all to see. By this time, I could not walk six feet. Cutting to the good stuff, I received pharmaceutical intervention, no surgery necessary, so far, so good! Now feeling stronger than I have in a long time, but have to be careful with my spinal column. My first physical therapy began on a stool at my flypress :+D ! I want to thank a few people specifically: Those who bore with me while the completion of a verbal contract was delayed; My Partner in Palm Desert, who missed a delivery, and kept a close eye on me; another member of the Forum, who has constantly monitored my status and has given great counsel. And to all of my Family here, whom I have not even been able to check in with for quite some time, but I have felt your presence, prayers, and Intentions. All of this has bearing on my well being, and my recovery. So, Thanks to All! Robert Taylor P.S., here I am in the appropriate shirt for the occasion!

Most certainly! while I have been recovering, my living space has become crowded with little projects that I have dragged in from the shop (mostly processing placer gold samples). I sure am glad to be back out there again. I hope you get some spark therapy SOON!! Robert Taylor

My long lost Uncle!!

Organic and provocative, in my gut. Robert Taylor

Excellent. My home is at 2112 feet, whilst in the shadow of Viejas Mountain, whose summit is 4187 feet. Racing against Disability to put my 8 ton OBI, and 5 ton fly press, et al., into service for custom fabrication work.... I am too tough for the vultures to dine upon... Robert Taylor

Welcome from Alpine, California, where we are currently experiencing hurricane force wind gusts... Love that AG&SEM in Vista! Robert Taylor

I am curious to see what is stuck in that hole. Also, it would be ideal to have the hole in the movable jaw resting on bolt shank only, in other words, not on threads. Robert Taylor