Everything posted by Steve McCarthy
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More bowls
I like the slated one. I think with some kind of texturing it would be really cool. My sister in law would love it on a coffee table.
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balusters
Simple design that suits the timber frame nicely. You hit that one on the head.
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Pipe Tomahawk
That is awsome. Wish I had the patience to do that.
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Touchmark/Makers Mark stamps?
Don't think I've posted mine before. Came from Incandesent Ironworks. They are great to work with.
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Marking Tools
Good thing your in California. Thats the same color I use. "Grabber Green" engine enamel from the auto parts store. :)
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Working with Drums and closed containers
Well said Ian.
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Help id this anvil
Jim, I may be wrong but look at the heal in the second pic. Looks like a void in a fake top plate to me.
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Help id this anvil
cast iron aso
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Advice for forge layout requested
Off to one side so you have plenty of room for coal.
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A burning question
In July of 1999 I was burned at work. A sawdust silo exploded and I was run over by the truck I was loading. I had a 27% burn, 4 broken ribs, 3 fractures to my scapula, and nerve damage to my shoulder. Both of my hands, half of my left arm and most of my back were skin grafted. A long hospital stay, twice daily dressing changes, 3 graft surgeries, physical therapy, compression suit, none of this was even a little bit fun. Guess where the skin for the grafts came from! Infection is the biggest problem with deep burns. Ordinary burns and blisters hurt and are annoying, but deep burns need medical attention.
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Hatchet for my Father
The flower adds a nice touch.
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Door pulls
Those are very cool.
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Tools you want
I have 2 power hammers, 2 anvils, and a hydraulic press is under construction. But I really would like a fly press.
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damascus barrel for knife
Just my opinion but, learn to make your own pattern welded steel and hang that beautiful old shot gun on the wall.
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existing chimney mod
I have saw a forge and chimney just like that. It took quite a bit of news paper to get it to draw but did well after it heated up.
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OT - House Chimney Cap
My current house doesn't have a fireplace but growing up we had a wood stove with a flue in the center of the house. The flue cap had 4 legs the set inside the opening. The cap extended about 3" on all sides with a slight downward bend. The cap was about 12" above the top of the flue and had wire mesh with about 1/2" openings to keep out the critters.
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St. Louis area smiths, classes
Go to www.bamsite.org. Scroll down and click on Mobile Training Station. There is a beginner class in Sunset Hills June 7th and 14th.
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Welding tricks, if you got the time.
The wheelchair and hospital bed are probably clues to how he came about perfecting this skill. I went through some occupational therapy several years ago and was really surprised with what they have you use to regain motion and dexterity.
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Scrolls and Collars
Thanks for the answer. It stinks not being able to see what is being talked about.
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Scrolls and Collars
Just like in the slitter geometry thread, Brian's pictures are gone. Posts from other people have pictures. That's the deal?
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Searching for Tom Clark's "Buster" splitting axe
Check your PM
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Slitter Geometry
Where are all the picture posted by Brian Brazeal? I have referred back to this thread several times over the years and now every picture he posted is gone. What's up with that?
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50 lb Little Giant brake pad?
I'll second that! Phil's brakes are leather sewn to nylon web and work great.
- The first of my new hammers
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flowers
Thanks for that, Bruin. Your flowers are beautiful.