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Lighting suggestions
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks replied to Lee188's topic in Building, Designing a Shop
We have gone to the LED shop lights with pull chains. That way we can control the amount of light to fit the circumstances. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus -
North german identification
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks replied to estland's topic in Anvils, Swage Blocks, and Mandrels
Welcome from the Ozark Mountains. No matter who made it, I would say it's an outstanding anvil and should give good service for generations to come. If you add your general location in your profile it will help with giving better answers. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus -
Welcome from the Ozark Mountains. When I saw your location, I thought you were from Australia, we have a lot of members from the land down under. A great group in OZ. OZ roll call - Everything Else - I Forge Iron I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus
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Kohlswa Sweden anvil
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks replied to Cory nichols's topic in Anvil Reviews by brand
Welcome from the Ozark Mountains. Anvil values differ wildly depending upon location. Also prices are figured on pounds they weigh. I will say for $50 U.S. you basically got a steal for a Swedish Steel Anvil no matter where in the world you are located. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus -
Colonial Anvil and Stump, info
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks replied to ZzzDerekzzZ's topic in Anvil Reviews by brand
Welcome from the Ozark Mountains. The lack of a pritchel hole will date it to around 1840 when they first appeared or earlier. Hope you have read about not doing any grinding, milling or welding on the hardened steel face, which does more harm than good. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus -
forge welding mild steel
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks replied to evfreek's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
Opening up old threads is not a bad thing. There probably newer members who have the same question or problem and can learn something from it. Also it keeps members who are no longer with us in our memories. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus -
looking for a poem name
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks replied to GhostTownForge's topic in Everything Else
I knew I had seen that somewhere but for the life of me couldn't remember where. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus -
forge welding mild steel
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks replied to evfreek's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
Along with those who have passed away, most responders haven't logged on since 2019-2020 so I doubt anyone will see this. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus -
Welcome from the Ozark Mountains. The 2-2-2 is the weight as when it was made in English hundred weight. The first number is 112X2 second number 28X2 (can't be over 3) third number is actual in pounds. So the first 2=224 second 2=56 third 2=2 for a total of 282 pounds more or less. If you post some pictures and where in the world you are located may will help with whatever else you want to know. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus
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will a solid steel ribbon burner work ?
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks replied to BartW's topic in Ribbon Burners
Americano Welcome from the Ozark Mountains. I read on a blog about pizza ovens a couple of years ago that they were building them with reclaimed home furnace burners that were steel or cast iron. When we had to have our furnace replaced I saved the burner & gas regulator, planning to build a pizza oven. I still haven't gotten arountoit though. If you are close to me stop by and you can have it. If you are on the other side of the planet, check with some HVAC places that work on furnaces, most here will give you more burners that you can carry. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus -
Building my Jer Schmidt Gen 2 2x72 belt grinder
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks replied to Ohio's topic in Grinders, Sanders, etc
Don't ya love it when a plan comes together. Your welds look just fine, much better than a lot of mine and I've been welding for around 60 years. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus -
Boss power hammer dies?
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks replied to acein's topic in Power Hammers, Treadle Hammers, Olivers
A little googling around and I found this. Pretty cool to have a hammer that old that still works. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus -
Boss power hammer dies?
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks replied to acein's topic in Power Hammers, Treadle Hammers, Olivers
I made some dies for my 30 pound Star power hammer. I used RR track for stock and an angle grinder to shape them. It took a while and I worked on them in my spare time. Like swedefiddle I didn't heat treat them and it hasn't made a difference in how they are holding up. If you put in a picture of where the die goes it might help with suggestions, as like me most folks probably aren't familiar with the Boss power hammer. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus -
Daswulf, I just noticed that your package did arrive at Steve's place. Thank you, I was beginning to get worried that Steve wouldn't get enough to make a decent bouquet. Hopefully now that the holidays are over more members who knew Glenn will get busy and send something. It doesn't have to be made right now, all of us have things we made in the past that would fit in just fine, so look around the shop for things to include and send them to Steve. Even new members are welcome to contribute and it looks like we will need more stuff. Something simple like tree branches and leaves that can be worked in will be fine. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus
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Welcome from the Ozark Mountains. Hope you have just as good a time beating on hot steel as I do. It helps me relax after a trying day and troubles just seem to melt away. Although my PTSD is not as bad as a lot of folks, it does raise it's ugly head now and then. Hope you and yours have a Happy and safe New year. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus
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Hello from Belgium
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks replied to GeoffroyBelgium's topic in Introduce Yourself
Welcome from the Ozark Mountains. Happy to have you on the forum and ditto what everyone has said. Happy New Year and stay safe. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus -
It was late and I should have been clearer about how much weight the posts could hold, as George said compressive yield strength, without bending or having a catastrophic failure while supporting at least double the weight being lifted. I know folks that say if something will lift 1000 kg, I should be able to lift 1500kg with it. My brother (rest his soul) was like that. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus