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That does sound like a much safer option and a lot more stable.

I also had a bit of a google following thinking about the process, and came across the loops of 10mm round bar welded to a shank to fit into the hardy hole and then hammering into that to provide the divot. Which seems a lot more sensible than my original suggestion. (Kind of wish I could delete that original idea)

Just need to practice my welding more so I can build up a bit more tooling.

Gergely I really like these tealight holders.

I've been thinking of giving it ago, but was trying to come up with the best way to get the divet by hand.

The best Idea was to heat up the plate and then lay it across my vice jaws that will be just open wide enough and then drive a piece of 1" round into it and get it to crumple.

I really like those candle holders Gergley.

Daswulf, I was wondering how heavy that stand is.

I am using a hair dryer with a dimmer switch as the air source. The bit underneath is the original manual blower it would be great except it has been burnt out at some point in its past. But i might be able to fix at some point.

So i got my new to me forge tonight and couldn't wait to have a go. Had a bit of trouble getting used to it but got there in the end. Got it all setup ready to go tomorrow.

So i didn't forge tonight but built myself a work bench. Out of some pallet wood i got from a laser cutting client we have.

No forging but I did dismantle my home built forge yesterday in preparation for a new to me forge arriving.

Thanks,

Luke

This is my forge have been running it for nearly a year and had no problems with it.

I have added a dimmer switch to help with airflow control and works perfectly.

Thanks,

Luke

Hey,

It has been a while since I was in the forge after the house move. Loving being back at it.

Did a quick hook just to get into the swing, and then had ago at another horseshoe heart.

Thanks,

Luke

On 02/09/2017 at 4:25 PM, Irondragon Forge & Clay said:

From your picture, all the stand needs is a heavier shelf to sturdy it up.

Yes i think i will have a go at that and put a set of wheels just to make it a bit easier to shift about.

That looks really good, I am thinking I will need to build a new stand as the one it has is really frail.

Thanks, one of the guys said it didn't work. But i have used it and it is just brilliant.

Hi,

It's been a while but had to share what followed me home.

One of our clients had a bandsaw that they never use since they upgraded. I had asked if they wanted to sell it a few months ago with no luck. I was visiting for a job today, and the owner asked if i was still interested and i said of course and then he says i can have it for free since it is goibg to a good home. Well i just couldn't believe it, I am going to have to make them something really nice.

Thanks,

Luke

Got a handle on the hammer I re-worked, it is about 10 inches longer and feels really nice in the hand.

Lol isn't that always the way. Tash has decided for me to get the workshop she had to have a craft room. Which now means I will not be allowed to put books in there.

But as they say marriage is all about compromise.

Lol that is very true never thought of trying that one. Mind you she is keen as well she likes to come into the forge and have a go as well. So is almost as keen as me to get everything sorted so there is plenty of space.

But at least it is all moving in the right direction.

6 hours ago, ThomasPowers said:

Most important to have a separate shed for garden and lawn tools!   (explain that it is a safety issue as things like lawn mowers have gasoline in them!)

I can't get away with that as it's electric, but the shed will be put up really soon.

Well that filled up a lot quicker than I thought.

Nearly all the stuff near the big door is going to get moved to the new shed so I will gain all that space back.

7 hours ago, John in Oly, WA said:

Enjoy the shop! Nice to have a set place to work and keep your tools.

Yeh it is just nice to go in and not have to move everything around just to get to my tools.

2 hours ago, Jonnytait said:

you should take some photos of what it looks like all set up

It is quite all setup I have a lot of the garden stuff to move to the shed. But I will post an updated photo as soon as I can.

7 minutes ago, Scrambler82 said:

Hope you have good neighbors !

Enjoy the new shop !

So do I, mind you he has a whole garden of workshops and I can always make them something to appease them.

My plan is to panel out all the inside and use insulation to reduce the noise, also the roof will be coming off and replaced with Kingspan insulated roof sheeting. Between both of these I should be pretty quiet.

My only slight concern is smoke but I use coke and it is pretty light on smoke.

No they are just cast concrete panels, however the roof is.

13 hours ago, Jonnytait said:

Looks like a good space! will look even better full of tools

Already done

14 hours ago, Scrambler82 said:

Nice space but close to the neighbor’s house… !

Well that was one concern but there is about a meter gap, and I have no power hammer Also the ground is quite soft so shouldn't carry the vibration to much.

Hi All,

So I have finally moved to my new house which is amazing.

But even better is I get a new workshop which is alot bigger, it is 6m by 3m.

I will be making alot of changes, to get it just how I want it and thought I would show all of you.

Thanks,

Luke

This is so cool, absolutely love the whole idea.

Luke