Dick L.

Rugged vice stand design ! The horsehead as expected is outstanding. Got to keep practicing that one. I'm still on the 1/2 X3/4 stock size Dick

Brian, Will you be attending the ABANA conference? Great tutorial Thanks ! Dick

Great Video Brian, thanks for taking the time to do it ! Dick

Great braid work and illustrations! Thanks for taking the time to show and explain them. Dick

Well Andrew it appears you have the feather process down. It looks great ! Dick

How will you forge the teeth? They appear to be in a circular pattern which seems would require broaching or punching. Just curious and interested in the approach. Dick

They look great Beth ! Very realistic!! Dick

If you ship more I would take 25lbs as well. I did read it was a chore and understand completely if it doesn't happen. Send me a PM if you do. Thanks, Dick

Those look real nice Brian ! Thanks for sharing. Dick

Really nice work Rory ! On the handle did you split the 1/2" square on the diamond and forge the foot or is that a separate piece ? I really like the look of the joinery you used i the grille. Thanks for sharing the photos. Dick

Welcome to the group! Quite a few from New England here. Dick

Nice setup there! Yes I think we're in for the long haul as far as weather goes. Finally getting seasonal but in another 2 weeks the days get longer so that's a plus There are quite a few on this forum from MA. Dick

Karen, That is really a great video! It's easy to see Brian has the steps down on that design Practice practice practice ! Thank you both for taking the time and sharing ! Dick

Nice Vice Judson ! Never saw or heard of one like that before, thanks for posting. Dick

Thanks Brian, another great design! Hope you make it to New England someday. Dick

Hello Frosty, Glad to hear your on mend. Welcome back, looking forward to seeing your posts again. Dick

Frosty and Deb you are in my thoughts and prayers. Frosty was always there supporting new members both with information and constructive criticism. Looking forward to his happy, healthy return. Dick

I've done some forming , and laminating both vacuum bagging and with sheet . The most important thing I've found is an airtight seal between your frame and source of vacuum. Also having a volume pulled down to draw from.A rotary vane pump could do a pretty good job for you.A pump from a dairy barn milking set up would be a great candidate too. That first 5-7 seconds is going to be the most important I think. Dick

Are you familiar with the Vacuform Machine that was sold in the late 50's or early 60's ? It was a toy but made fantastic parts. All the plastic sheets had holes around the periphery and the machine had a hinged frame. The plastic sheet would lay in the frame sandwiched within it and locked in place by small pins aligning with the holes. The frame would swing 180 degrees. At 0 degrees it would lay over an electric hot plate. When it go saggy you would swing it to 180 which would place it over the form and create a air tight seal. You would pump a hand pump right away creating a vacuum and forming the part. The short time to transition from hot plate to forming position and positive alignment really made it work well. Hope this makes sense . Dick

Thank you for the help it's all good information ! I appreciate the responses from everyone. Dick

Thank you Thomas, More great information to absorb. I didn't realize how big this reenactment practice has become. Only met the folks at Sturbridge Village in the past. Dick

Thanks for all the great responses! I'm going to go to the library and see if they have any of the titles mentioned. I will be able to make some of the pieces for sure . Think S hooks A peel and trivets should be possible too. All will provide a new level of practice for me. This site has been such a great source of information, Thank you ! Dick

Thanks, I'll check it out. I do know what the items are. We live about 8 miles from Sturbridge Village (18th century) and I have seen them there. What I don't know is what style is period correct. Plain or fancy.What type of embellishments, twists etc.were used to decorate them if any. Dick

A friend of my wife mentioned the possibility of needing some forged utensils for a 16th century German reenactment group. I've searched Google and gone through lots of sites but little info on kitchen utensils. Lot's on Armor and weapons. If anyone has any photos or knowledge of what would be the correct design I would appreciate it. I've become pretty good at flesh forks ,I will post photos when time allows. Just want to know what I'm getting into before I speak up. Things asked about were a : Hanging skillet Peel (hearth shovel) Trivets Hanging S hooks Spider (skillet on legs) Bake kettle or Dutch oven Thanks for any info you might provide. Dick

I've found that you need to pack the coal down and don't stay on the blower if you want to localize an area and not collapse the fire. If there is a lot of space as the coal cokes break it up and pack it down, then mound up some coal and wet it to form a cave type atmosphere then your heat will be localized. You can poke a hole right through without destroying it if your careful . I'm by no means a pro but just passing on what I've experienced. There might well be an easier way Dick