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That's a good point Frosty we all think of base chemicals but rarely think of what they become when burnt, usually bad ,I use to like the pipe and have kept all my old pipes maybe when I reach 90 I will take it back up

Hi Michael, just a thought before you build anything you should look into what kind of motors you have. Example a motor out of a washing machine can drive a fair load whereas a fan motor from an outdoor a/c unit can only drive the size blade it was designed for and would not be suitable for hi torque applications.

Hello Cardinal as others have said its unlikely your problem is the gas forge and if it was you could eliminate it by moving it near the door or outside. Maybe you are creating some sort of dust when forging, I would be hosing the cement floor and checking if the vibration are not sending down dust from the rafters etc. A while ago I had lung irritation caused by forging on a rusty anvil, just a thought good luck finding the problem.

Well ausfire I see now that you have even more interesting parts to incorporate into your projects. Plant stand is a good idea, my wife wanted one for small cacti.

What Jim said is the bigger concern.

Sorry about the spelling of probably I was in a big hurry my posts kept disappearing.

That's one of a kind Ausfire and even with your access to scrap items you problem won`t make another like it.

I think what Charlotte say may be right, my work area is smaller than yours with only natural ventilation using a gas forge, and I can be in there no stop for 3or 4 hours no problems.One thing I did get is a CO2 sensor alarm, battery operated and cheap to buy.

That's right the one with the wood handle is a Girard wrench made in Girard PA I think hard to read. Thanks for the info Bud, they were given to me by my father in law who worked for the railways.

I like the design, great way to fill the space without using bars

arkie thought you might be interested in this wrench with a metal handle, I made it into a twisting wrench years ago.The other ones a wall hanger.

What Frosty said makes good scene and would also eliminate any problems of old cylinders being galvanized or plated. Mike what you say is right and can be applied to a lot of work practices that we use to do and some we still do .

Mike sorry to hear you got sick from phosgene you must have copped a fair dose.In the old days it was common practice to shake up a near empty cylinder letting the Freon out to cool the bottle down making it easier to refill, that would be illegal now, and some guys were even smoking(instant phosgene). But I do agree no hot work if Freon gas is present.

I think the bird looks really good especially from a distance before you recognize some of the parts used, then when you do recognize that's the fun part

Hi brianc I am a refrigeration mechanic and have come in contact with phosgene more times than I wanted, its no good but I don`t think in your case that its a major safety issue. If these cylinders are empty and contain no oil( eg if they have been used to store used refrigerant ) and you do you grinding or plasma cutting in a well ventilated area it would be fine. ,If you wanted you could drill a hole in the end and blow them threw with compressed air, I wouldn`t bother, .

Looks like you got a good setup there and the knowledge to make great stuff, no only that but you have age on your side

Wow they all look great ausfire you should open an exhibit don`t keep all that great stuff just for your self,think of the tourists

Wise words SmoothBore, I guess asking a question can require as much thought as giving the correct answer. John B, thank you very much for taking the time to provide extensive information on what I think is a very interesting subject. I can now see the name T J.TYZACK&SONS with now makes sense and points me in the right direction to follow it up.

Great anvil ,good condition ,nice size

Good video, after watching it and on a trip the hardware I was pleased to find a bottle of 3-in-1 oil over hear.

looking back I think I am partly to blame for this thread getting off track because my original question wasn`t clear, I wasn`t wanting a scientific make up of the steel just from a photo but more about if someone own, used ,forged with something similar and if anyone new what gave the tool its look eg was it some sort of plating

Steve If you weren`t being rude what were you being , I have never herd of that term but sounds like you calling someone an idiot. But hey I have a thick skin as well as a thickhead so it dose not worry me, what does is the way you attacked BGD was what he said really that bad . Next time I have a question I feel like just googling it rather than unsetting an expert with some wild claim .Someone need a sense of humor. Stan

The one I am talking about is the one made in Sheffield it is magnetic and is hardened at the work end ,maybe it has some sort of coating which gives it the look and no sign of corrosion even though its quite old. Compare to the ones in your photo Glen.

I see , thanks BGD, the reason I said it though was because they look a very unique make up that I have not seen before, obviously a high grade tool steel.

Thanks all, for the for the information, I will look into it more, nice looking mallets.. Not sure what you mean Steve.