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rmagee223

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  1. I will be firing up my forge for the third time this weekend and I plan to make a hold down tool that will allow me to work without bothering my neighbor when I need to punch a hole.  I am planning to use a piece of 3/4  x 18" drill stem for this piece.  This piece is hollow and that got me wondering if it was OK to use.

     

    I plan to use tongs to avoid any hot gasses that might flow through the piece.  

     

    Does anyone have any advice for working with hollow stock?

  2. I have read most of the safety posts on this site and Google searches about avoiding Heavy Metal fumes and this is something I am taking very seriously.

     

    That said...I was recently gifted 2 large 30" chromed socket wrenches with busted heads.  I am curious to know if I were to use a grinder to remove the chrome covering do others believe it would then be safe to forge?  

     

    The man who gave me the socket asked if I could attempt to make him a large hammer out of one of the wrenches.

  3. Just wanted to introduce myself.  I am new to blacksmithing and have only made a few small hooks and a fire poker.  I have been lurking on the board for a few weeks and have learned a lot. 

     

    I am glad there is a forum for help and safety topics for those of us without access to other smiths.

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