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  1. :o I'm amazed with your work! Incredible pattern that shows you have great execution and control. Keep up the good work, and be sure to post pics of the finished product.
  2. Very good photos! The safety glasses bring up a question... Is there anyone who makes "period" style safety glasses? I know that you might not get the eye coverage of current glasses, but for period photos it might be nice. I still believe in safety first, but it seems like someone would carry something like this for reenactments and such. I know that isn't the subject at hand, and I don't want to steal this thread. I was just wondering At any rate, these are some great pics. I think I'll try some night shots for my website when I get it rolling. Thanks for the inspiration :cool:
  3. In most cases the smith would be holding the piece and striking alternating blows with a smaller hammer, while the striker hit with a larger hammer or sledge. If the piece was big enough you could use more than one striker. I've seen old video footage of Very Large forge welds where there were many 4+ strikers involved. I've never seen a need for more than one striker on anything I have worked on personally. hope that helps :)
  4. WOW! He did a Great job!:cool: What a great accomplishment at such a young age. A real "chip off the old block" I'm trying to get my 12 year old to try forging some, but she's more into video games right now It's always a great thing to get our kids involved in various activities that we enjoy. It makes for great bonding time. keep up the good work guys!
  5. NOS

    Newest Knife

    Finnr, that knife is a thing of beauty!:cool: I hope to be able to make some like that one day.
  6. Very nice job. Looks like I need to make some new kitchen knives too. I can't get my store bought ones to hold an edge. Looks like I found yet another project to try...If I can find the time... Keep up the good work! :D
  7. Go with epoxy until you can find a "new" one, or replace with a FR trem. By the way, once you get it fixed, look into the Hipshot Trem-setter. That is the best thing ever invented for floating systems. You can bend individual strings up 2 whole steps without the other strings dropping in pitch. Thought you might want to look into it, in case you haven't already. I'll keep an eye out for one of those, but I doubt I will find one.
  8. Sorry man, no extra parts for FR tremolo's around my shop. Those go the quickest. The only floyd I do have is ancient (not all were made the same size and shape inside the body cavity) and has the same problem as yours. I'll call around, but most of the guys I know just buy new ones. If I find something I'll let you know. Good Luck with the epoxy, let me know how well that holds up for you. :)
  9. Sorry I didn't post back sooner, I was out of town on business for a day or two. I understand your question now. I think that Frosty's suggestion might be the best bet if you want to us a epoxy like product. drill and tap is another option, although you already know what that might set you back. FloydRose fine tuners can be a tough thing to fix on the licensed systems. However, there were a few years in there that they made some runs in stamped steel. If you feel like taking it out and looking on the underside of the main plate. scratch off a bit of paint and take a look. If it's steel, fill'r in with a weld and drill/tap your way to the promised land. I know that a few companies make oversized fine tuners in various thread types. Also see if you can find a Schaller "SCHALLOCK" (spelling?) for parts. The design was a locking tremolo ripoff, but the fine tuners were also a bit larger. I have used a few in the past to fis some of these issues. Let me know if you get it fixed or not. I have a network of some guys that may be able to help (for free beer, or a small fee )
  10. Oddly enough I am a Luthier and have been a professional musician for about 20 years. You can only imagine my shock to see a guitar question here on IFI. I can say that JB weld will hold a thread, but not in the permanent application that you have. The reason that I think you will have a problem making JB weld a permanent fix is the amount of pressure on the bridge. You have to think about the combined amount of tension psi with the strings. my guess is that it is a standard 6 string electric. At around 1500psi of tension on the neck, and about 300psi on the down force to the bridge. This all depends on string Gage,the action, as well as the neck adjustment and bridge height. If everything worked out perfectly, I would say it would be a temp. fix at best. It can be done, but with all the variables involved, I would say look for a replacement part. What brand and model is it? You can find many replacement and universal parts from some companies on line cheaply. I can send you a list of some of the companies that I buy from if you are interested. Feel free to PM me and I can give you a list of companies that can help you. Hope this helps.:)
  11. I've seen a few smiths use this method, and with great results. The only thing I seemed to notice is that the metal being forged only hit the water on the anvil at the same time the hammer made contact with the hot steel. My guess is that you want to lift the metal after a blow to keep it from cooling and/or partial quenching on the wet anvil surface. Once again I don't know this for sure, but that is how I saw it done. I hate to spread rumors without knowing for sure if there is any truth behind it. If anyone knows for sure, please chime in and let me know. I'm curious now lol :rolleyes:
  12. WOW! Very nice work! I love the clean look of both, and the subtle etch is a perfect fit for them both. Great job!
  13. Hello from Victoria, TX! There is a lot to take in on this site, and the people here are very helpful. Enjoy your stay at IFI, and let us know if we can help with any problems or questions you have. Welcome to IFI :cool:
  14. Welcome to the forum. Like everyone else said... you'll fit right in! I'm down in Victoria, but am always willin' to drive for a good barter :cool: Also, let me know if your ever in my area I have some good resources down here that are worth a look. Hope to see ya around. Once again welcome to IFI :)
  15. Very nice knife there! I hope to make a few like that one day. Keep 'em coming!
  16. Very good job! That is something to be proud of. It's nice to share a common interest with our kids isn't it :cool: You guys keep up the good work in this new year!
  17. NOS

    First Knife

    Well, I finally finished something! This knife started life as an old Nicholson file that my Grandpa had left in an old toolbox in the attic. I wanted to put it back into use, but it was far to worn and rusted for that...what to do... So here she is in all of her "glory". I started out trying to do a tribal with only a file, a forge, and hammer. At the end however, I decided to use the 1" belt sander for the final "touch-ups" on the blade. It isn't the best, but it is my first. I've got nowhere to go but up. Let me know what you think. I know it's kinda ugly, but I didn't try to make it too pretty (those are the ones that are easy to mess up! ) First knife (tribal) - Blacksmith Photo Gallery Thanks for your input in advance
  18. NOS

    First knife (tribal)

    Found an old file and went to work. Not exactly how I planned, but I'll keep it anyway ;)
  19. My prayers are with him and all that knew and loved him. My anvil will ring for him today. This is a great loss to the knife making world. Let the anvils ring in his honor everyone
  20. I agree, log onto the chat and get some opinions from everyone here. We are always willing to help others learn or spread knowledge of our craft. I do have to admit that you should attend a blacksmithing class or watch a smith in action as part of your research. Seeing and hands on experience with hot steel will help you to understand more than just words on a computer screen. I've worked as a game developer in the past (mostly music and landscape rendering) and can tell you that this is an art that you truly need to experience to be able to implement the subtle nuances that are associated with blacksmithing. hope this helps
  21. J Anderson R, thanks for the advice. I'll look for the thicker cable when I go scrounging. I'll have to find some anhydrous borax also, as I only have regular right now. tantrum86, If I can't find anything that will suit my needs I will contact you to see what you might happen to have.
  22. Thanks to both of you for the advice, Frosty and Mike. I'm going to use some old chainsaw and drive chain that I have in the garage for now, and I'll get some new cable the next time I'm out at my brothers. Thanks for the link Mike, I think that will come in handy for my projects in the future.
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