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Dick L.

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  1. I'm interested ! I've been practicing filework and the engraving can compliment that as well. Thanks for sharing, Dick
  2. Colleen, I really like the spiral twists! So much that I went out last night and had a go at it after work. I used a leather mallet from my sheetmetal tool rack on the anvil to flatten and it was good on one side :) Also didn't get the nice uniform start that you did . After the first turn it looks to have shape but the center stands out . Need to do another, Dick
  3. Great job on the entire piece ! Fit ,finish and design are all top notch. Did you hammer the welds or use hydraulic press? I've only done cable with a hammer so far with decent results but I have seen billets forged with hydraulic press in person and it just looks so easy. Back to the point of the post Great Job !! Thanks for sharing, Dick
  4. Looking forward to taking part in this. It will be a very good and enlightening experience I'm sure! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Dick
  5. If a person could hang out there with Brian and Lyle while they are preparing those young men for their debut they would come away with as much information as they could possibly handle. I can just picture Brian talking to those smiths non stop as he watches their every move. :) He must be exhausted at the end of the day :) Thanks for the photos and video! Dick
  6. Thanks Karen, Looking forward to seeing what Brian and Lyle have planned for them . Dick
  7. Hi Sam, This is off Metal Artist and it answers exactly what you ask. http://www.metalartistforum.com/maf/index.php?/topic/1972-fly-press-tile/page__st__20# Dick
  8. You are making some very nice looking tools Tubbe ! I hadn't noticed this thread until today, I will follow it now to get all the info I can. Dick
  9. Glad to hear it Eric, I was starting to think it was the wrong thing to do for some reason. I've got all sizes and I'm going to keep them now :) Dick
  10. If you have practice pieces around they are handy :)
  11. They are an incredible team. They were with us (NEB ) in NH last weekend. I had seen them in Memphis two years ago after following the writings on I forge and there is no way to fully explain how much they are willing to help spread the knowledge about forging. Again this time there was so much to watch and write down. Both men are constantly trying to do all they can to make the process as clear as possible. I have some photos from the NH meet I will post in another thread. Dick
  12. Might help to get the clay out and do it in clay. You could get a feel for the steps and see it in 3 D. Dick
  13. http://www.metalwebnews.com/formulas-tables/coordinates.html Hope this helps Dick
  14. Happy Birthday Brian, Glad to hear you enjoyed it !
  15. Rory, That is some very impressive design and execution to be sure ! What will hold the element in ? I'm jumping ahead trying to figure the next step :) Heavy wire wrap ? Collar ? Weld ? Anxiously waiting for more ! Dick
  16. Great video Lyle, looking forward to seeing you both in New Hampshire this May ! Thanks for posting it, Dick
  17. Thanks Dave, Good information with step by step direction ! Dick
  18. Hope this helps http://newenglandblacksmiths.org/power_hammer_info.htm Dick
  19. I have a couple straight ones a bit smaller then what you have which I've always known as Cape Chisels. Used them for dressing keyways and cutting oil paths in bronze and babbitt lineshaft bearings and large bushings. Dick
  20. Great photos Lyle, looks like Shawn had a great time and gained a lot of experience ! Thanks for posting them. Dick
  21. We use them (commercial units ) at my work and the issues we deal with that require constant attention are : 1 door leaks 2 airborne dust when you open the door ( we have dust collectors on them ) 3 Static charge 4 when humidity is present ,blockage in the line ( venturi /suction units) 5 accidental frosting of the window They can pull down a home shop compressor pretty fast, and regardless what you do there will be abrasive on the floor and everything else inclose proximity to it. We have them in their own room with air filtration and sticky mats at the door to help with the containment of the mess. That said they have thier place and work well. You will be left with anything from a coarse abraded surface to a satin finish depending on your abrasive selection. Walnut shells wil polish metal. I haven't ever seen a wooden one but expect it would be fine as long as you don't hit the surface directly for long periods. You might even find a display case / china cabinet you can modify with the window/door in place. Dick
  22. Nice work Beth, I think the flower looks good. The texturing adds a nice dimension to it. Did you punch the top of the hook and rivet the flower on , or turn up the top and shoulder and pien the stamen? Dick
  23. Mark , that really looks great ! The clean lines and crisp well fit joints really set it off. Thanks for sharing it.
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