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Brian Great link. Giving me a better idea then previous plans on the motor and the electrical components that will need to be protected from metal chips Thanks Papy

Thanks Wayne.

John Thanks. You made that sound so easy. My head was in the box. I'll get to sourcing a pulley. Thanks again! Papy

A treadmill followed me home this weekend. It was working ( except the board under the belt was broken). So last night I took it apart to find a 17 amp 2 horse dc motor. How has everyone dealt with these motors as far as contact wheels for a belt grinder? The "wheel" that's on it needs to stay I would imagine. It is about 7/8" wide. Is that wide enough to drive the sanding belt without deforming or causing a lot of wear. I checked out a couple of YouTube videos some are running on the wheel one guy welded a piece of pipe to the wheel and ran the belt off that. That looks problematic at best to me. I am just getting pieces together. What has worked, or not worked on builds. I went back in this section several years and found several people using treadmill motors but no one really said how they hooked them to the belt. Any help will be appreciated! Papy in this case "I want to build it Does mean I'm to cheap to buy one"

ID 'at-a-boy to you. I want to see pictures! Papy

Daswulf I have a wall and light work bench in the wood shop for things like this. The older I get the more I appreciate a well used tool although I don't retire many tools. They get used gently. Guess that makes me weird too. Oh well we're in good company. Only boring people don't get talked about. Papy

ID The more I look at this anvil the more I dig it. Save the old gal if you can. It takes years to look that good. Ya I'm a sucker for old tools that are going to be more trouble that their worth. Papy

Lou Ask your HVAC guys for an induction fan. Pretty sure that's what the son-in-law called it. They slip right on to a two inch piece of pipes ( pvc or steel) and are found on 90% + furnaces. This motor clears any exhaust gases out before the furnace can start. Very quiet and push plenty of air. You can then get a ceiling fan variable speed stat switch ($9.00 at Ace Hardware) and your set. Sure beats the tar out of the hair dryer. I have scavenged two more just in case. Papy

Stinks when you finally have to admit that doesn't it. We're in good company! Papy

Well the good news is the old gal welds great...with the right rods. Arkie I went to welding web and read. The Forney 7018ac rod is an AC,dcep and dcen. Most of the AC rods are AC and dcep ( dc electrode positive). Not sure I 100% understand all of this but I know what to look for when I buy rod. Only took about 20 years .....slow learner here!

Jackdawg checked everything cleaned the stinger. I found an old (probably a year old) stick of Forney 7018 and it ran. Not well but it was way passed prime. Hate to retire her before I kick the bucket. Arkie I'll try the welding forum. Just seems odd that it will run one brand of Rod but not others. I would like to understand? Forney Rod is available on Amazon if all else fails thanks

First. I am not a welder! I bought a twentieth century 220 volt welder in the early 90's. The gent I got it from said it was new in 1952. I mainly run Forney 7018 AC rod. I have always had trouble running Lincoln , Hobart, KT Industries and most every other Rod. My supplier for Forney Rod shifted to a Chinese brand that will not work. When I go to strike an arc the Rod has to be in contact with metal or the arc stops or it sticks to the metal. I use 6013 at times but it's been a while. The info plate does not give an AC or DC output always assumed it was AC. I bought some KT E7018AC Rod today needing to weld tomorrow and I can not keep the arc going at any amp (180 to 100) on 1/8" Rod. I'd take any suggestions or name calling as long as the old girl will come to life and weld. thanks Papy

Curtis87 Plant hooks (if you want to start something you may not ever be able to quit) are easy and every gardner you know will want one. Small garden trowel (search this site) . Just made some s hooks for the porch swing today. Only limited by your imagination and how much work you want to do.

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That is a cool tool. Latticino I'll post a pic when it's done. Forge time is limited as my last daughter is getting married in less than a month. I take it that there are no pitfalls other than burning it up that I need to watch for? Thanks for the help Papy

Thanks Gentlemen I have forge welded but not saying I'm good at it. Never even thought about a wire wrap but then that's why I posted. I don't have use for a 2" chisel very often but sure look better on the wall with a handle. I'll find a tapered pin and give it a try Thanks Papy

This chisel has been hung on the wall in the wood shop for years. First, I had Nothing! to do with getting it in this shape. It will never be sold or repurposed. Question is can it be repaired. The socket is mushroomed out and in. It's not particularly old as greenlee didn't move to Rockford IL and make hand tools until 1927 but I'd like to put a handle in it if the socket is repairable. Papy

Eseemann 5 1/2" x about 27" long. I didn't weigh it. Papy

Neil I should have worded my question better. Just wanted to make sure I was on the right track. Thanks for your response. Papy

Thanks for the clarification Frosty! Papy

Swedefiddle I'm thinking that the 1/4" holes go dead center where the handle goes through the head from one face end to the other? Holes as close together as you can get them. I have not tried this yet but it's on the list. Papy

The more I use my post anvil the more I like it. I'm not saying I'm not looking for a London pattern anvil but it would have to be a deal!!! Don't sell those bucket pins short. An hour with the grinder and your ready for the hammer and some hot iron. It's been an economical way for me to start.

Ya know, that's what I like about this site. I can look at projects I will never have the skill to do, projects that are beautiful, so-so projects (some where mine) and failures (again some where mine)and everyone is supportive and willing to help you learn from your mistakes and let us new guys know "stuff happens" to both experienced smiths and beginners. Thanks all! Papy

JHCC Its good to know I'm not the only person that burns things up mid-project.

Do Not carry the hammer. If you attempt to put the hammer in the tool belt turn the forge blower off and stop for the day. Did the later this weekend...missed the hammer loop (it and my belt in the wood shop) and hit my heal. First thing I learned framing was the hammer is in your hand or on your belt. It's hard to leave it on the anvil.