keykeeper

Nice Ferrous, Very, Very Nice.......Sometimes, the bushy tails have got to go, also. Got any ideas for pigeons? They are worse than squirrels, in my book.

Welcome to the site. Pull up a chair, share YOUR thoughts and ideas, and learn something too! It's a great place to share projects, also. I think you will find everyone very attentive and ready to help when you need it. You have plenty of welding and metal experience, so feel free to throw out your knowledge!!!

Welcome. Pull up a chair on Tuesday nights at 10 PM for the live Blueprints. I've learned something every time. Don't be afraid to ask questions, as there is plenty of experience here to learn from. I'm a newbie myself, and can't get enough of what this place has to offer!

Welcome to the community! Pull up a chair, learn and share your knowledge. Don't forget to join everyone for the live Blueprints on Tuesday evenings, there's always room for another!

I use a reel available at most home/garden type stores. You just hold the inside handle (the hole of the apparatus) and crank the knob to wind up the cord on it. Then just hang it on a nail or hook on the wall. Simple, effective, and works everytime with little cost. It will hold up to 150 feet of extension cord. For something very heavy, though, I would use Jr's mig wire wheels or pvc pipe capped off to make hangers.

Woody- I don't think anyone was taking the original post that serious, but thanks for the info.

I have used Coke and other ingredients as a marinade for meats for years. It definitely tenderizes the tissue to a more palatable level, prior to grilling. I've also used Beer (insert favorite brand) with the same results. Same thing with Early Times.

I've also been drinking Coke every day for the last 20+ years. And I'm not dead yet. I think the level of acid is so minute, it doesn't really affect the body that much. Besides, the stomach produces acid levels that will probably blow the litmus paper off the chart.

I think I'll go have a Coke...........

Just don't leave it too long, Oak. It'll disappear like that t-bone...lol.

Welcome to the site. There's a lot of years of experience here, and plenty of good reading to be had on blacksmithing. Take advantage of it, and don't be afraid to ask, if you need to. Happy smithing!

That is one fine looking knife. What steels did you use in the blade, it has nice contrast.

I thought I had seen one before....I think it may have been in Percy Blandford's Sheetmetalwork handbook. I'll have to go to the library and check it out.

Thanks for the replies Thomas, Irnsrgn, and Bruce.

BTW Thomas...its plenty heavy. I haven't weighed it yet, but about 2 1/2-3 pounds in my estimation.

I'm new to Blacksmithing, and have been reading all I can on the subject. I think I've seen one of these tools somewhere in my readings, however, I can't remember where I saw it. Please take a look at the pics I've posted, and help me ID this tools use and name. Any and all help is much appreciated.

I'm not even sure if it's used in blacksmithing, but I just couldn't pass on it at a flea market.

Very nice score. Lot can be done on that anvil. Keep on scroungin', dude.

Candidquality,

There are many sources of info on this on the net. Several years ago, I was studying on sheathmaking for some knives I did. The site is called The Knife Network : Custom Knives, Factory Knives and Knife Information Portal. Go to the workshop area on the left menu, then scroll down that page. It is loaded with scads of tutorials on knifemaking, but I remember several were on sheaths only.

keykeeper

Workshop link....Knife Network : Workshop - Knife Making Tutorials

Jr. you couldn't have said it better. I spend more time deleting this junk than reading the real ones. I second that motion.......

Alan, I am new also. Google the words "blacksmith association". You will be amazed at the number of quality sites set up across the world. Most of them have sections with How To's and such. Everything about getting started can be found on these sites, including lots of plans for equipment you can build yourself, such as forges, anvil stands, etc. Never stop learning from the internet, there is always something new to find.

Here's various pics for you. The arm operates with a small wheel at the end, that travels around the cam on the crank shaft. The adjustment portion is wider, to allow for a spring to hold tension on the arm. This setup limits the amount of travel of the arm, which sets the advance speed. The throw lever is simply mounted on a small pin, so you can throw it out if desired. The whole arm is mounted on the press by a bolt, which can be seen in the first pic between the cam end and adjustment screw. Hope this helps.

No problem. I'm at work right now, so I'll get some pics this evening and send them your way. Use the private messages in the forum, and send me your email address. It will be easier to send them using regular email.

I like it. Very nice style to it. Keep up the good work.

You're in the right place to learn. Lot of good company here. Join us for the Tuesday Night Blueprints, always some good info there. Welcome aboard!!:)

I don't know about buying the parts, but if your drill is close to the one I have, I can take it off and send pics of it and measurements, if you like. My drill is a larger one, no numbers I can find on it though. It has the advance arm that works on a cam on the crank shaft.

Seems to me, that with the taper formed from eye down to the face, that the hammer would take more force to break or deform.

But, I'm just a newbie, just my thoughts.

Some things are never forgotten. I remember in my life several tragedies our nation has endured. However, 9/11 was the most shocking, outrageous, senseless, cowardly attack on American lives, EVER! I was listening to my usual morning radio program, having just woke up and getting ready for the day. There was nothing being said on the program, and when the host started talking about what had happened, chills went up my spine. I walked outside the house, just to be sure nothing else was happening closer. No, I'll never forget 9/11.

Keep up the good work, I especially like the knife!!!

That has to be one of the coolest rides I have seen........I WANT ONE!!
Should last a while, as it survived the postal service!!!!!!

Hello, from the Mountain state. Nice work! Join on Tuesday nights for the blueprint sessions. They are fun, and informative. Welcome to the site!!!!