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    #5 Fly Press, Via Camp Verde, Arizona, USA

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    Yes, the locking collar adjusts on that 10 threads per inch (TPI) section.  Very nice feature. Gives highly repeatable stop for cracking walnuts.

    When the ram is raised for the next sequence, it is very convenient to accurately control how far the ram extracts. For instance, although not shown in these images, I am able to set the upper stop position of the top tool.

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    The top tool floats on the magnetic chuck, so I need it close to the bottom dies to tweak in the alignment. This is a new application of the mag chuck: I was delighted with how well the top tool tracked on the downstroke. It is all about precise axial alignment, which may be prototyped by hand and eye!

    Never mind that the bottom dies skived the test piece:

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    And here is another tribute to the ubiquitous bed frame angle, as it cut cleanly into the galvanized chain link fence tension wire.

    Lacks only a slightly wider gap, a bit of radius and polish, and a bit of punch lube...

    WARNING! Metals That Are Hard, Tend To Be Brittle!

    Some bed frame angle WILL Shatter.

    Always test for Shatterability before subjecting to stress.  I know that more than a few of you have shared my experience of having a surgeon spend and hour digging (accident) shrapnel out of the flesh.  Also far easier to put an eye out, than to put one back in:blink:

    Robert Taylor

    #5 Fly Press, Via Camp Verde, Arizona, USA

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    On 4/26/2022 at 7:04 PM, Frosty said:

    I don't have enough room

    Same here. When line workers fear that their drill might cause an escapement, into the trash it goes. 5S netted me stock for the estate sale.

    Say, these have been working a treat for my one offs and the latest short run - most handy!

    Robert Taylor

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    Power Hammer that I did.

    in Power Hammers, Treadle Hammers, Olivers

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    5 hours ago, MerlincMan said:

    Believe me my friend, there is more than sufficient deflationary pressure;

    Tool-and-Cutter-Grinder?

    Knowing this, I will let my compliments flow freely...

    Tool and cutter grinder? My my, you are quite the go-getter!  I could not stand to be apart from the machines I worked with, so I bought my own for my 'retirement'.

    Robert Taylor

    Power Hammer that I did.

    in Power Hammers, Treadle Hammers, Olivers

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    On 5/7/2022 at 10:44 PM, MerlincMan said:

    Got the starter pinon and had to anneal it (ish) to drill and tap for 1/4-20 set screw to hold it to the shaft of the motor.

    Would love to see a still image of this feature, and of any other features you might care to share.  Do you have a sense of how much, if any, shock load is being transferred back to the ring gear / pinion interface?

    Congratulations, very pretty hammer machine...

    Robert Taylor

    Imposter syndrome? Or "Fake it till you make it"?

    in The Business Side of Blacksmithing

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    On 5/5/2022 at 1:50 PM, Nodebt said:

    For some people there may be no "sweet spot". 

    First 11 years of my career were like that. I was always free to walk away and find work elsewhere - which I eventually did - the next job was much worse.  Short of 12 months, and I was gone. 

    I have met many people who felt trapped in their jobs, but the need to pay the bills and feed the family are strong incentives to remain in an 'intolerable' job...

    Robert Taylor

    A new EZ burner maybe

    in Gas Forges

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    12 hours ago, Trevor84 said:

     it's been a long couple days watching him recover,

    I am way behind on this thread. But let me say that we lost our cat of 8 years, plus three prior to our acquaintance.  That was March 26. People around these parts are quite fond of our aminal companions,  you are in good company, methinks...

    Robert and Sheila Taylor

    A new EZ burner maybe

    in Gas Forges

    Posted

    2 hours ago, Trevor84 said:

    1/2" X 6" (measure 4" including 1 threaded end and discard the rest 

    The nozzle is a piece of 3/4" tac welded to a 3/4" merchant coupler ie straight thread with a little set screw

    ½" x 6" pipe nipple, I presume.  Please post image detail of this element with nozzle, unless I have simply missed it.  Fine presentation, and good to know that the Blue People are looking out for you...

    Robert Taylor

    1/4" micro burner "pocket rocket"

    in Gas Forges

    Posted · Edited by Anachronist58
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    On 4/11/2022 at 6:16 AM, Trevor84 said:

    I will definitely try to keep simplifying it, to me this one seems to be fairly straight forward. 

    Yes, your presentation is straightforward.  I, for one, have had a few too many blows to the head to read through this thread the way I want to.  I want to copy your design, but with a machined finish.  I have a kiln burner project I am already behind on, as well as several other commitments.  Overextending myself, as per usual...

    Much Respect,

    Robert Taylor

    Edit: would love to see some Schlieren imaging at the inflow...

    Carbide chainsaw chain

    in Everything Else

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    Please consider my take on the operation of Savagely Unforgiving Equipment:  Respect and Reverence for the inviolable forces of Nature allows us to overcome our fears and leads us not into the foolishness of disrespect and irreverence.

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