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Frawnkenchicken
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks replied to Scott NC's topic in Metal Sculpture & Carvings
Nope but really sharp spur's. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus -
Welcome from the Ozark Mountains. Looks like a pretty good 72 pound Hay Budden to me. How did it do on the ring & rebound test? Serial number A3110 was made in 1918 the range for that year is A1-A12,000. The price was certainly right. 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. Sad to say but we are going to need a little more information. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus
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What did you do Outside the shop today?
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks replied to TWISTEDWILLOW's topic in Everything Else
Eric, I wish you luck. Another thing to consider is the distance from home to the new shop. Commuting can become a nightmare in the winter and in good weather it will definitely raise your blood pressure. When we lived in Florida my commute was only 15 miles and lots of time it took 45 min. due to traffic and accidents. South Florida drivers are possibly the worst or at least on a par with NYC. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus -
Frawnkenchicken
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks replied to Scott NC's topic in Metal Sculpture & Carvings
I saw it and it reminded me of some fighting cocks a friend gave us a long time ago. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus -
Baron Von Climbs A Lot
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks replied to Scott NC's topic in Metal Sculpture & Carvings
Debi & I like them too, have given her some idea's. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus -
Finding Refractory
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks replied to monument's topic in Insulation and Refractories
Other places to check are pottery supply places for Potter's. We have obtained refractories from a store near us. Used in repairing and building pottery kilns. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus -
Anvil ID and How'd I do?
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks replied to mb44kar's topic in Anvils, Swage Blocks, and Mandrels
You are absolutely correct. This from Anvilfire but we are not allowed to post a hot link, per their request. Thanks for the correction. "English Hundreds Weight (hundredweight) System: Typically the hundreds weight markings are seperated by dots but not always. These figures were stamped into the finished anvil and are often not very deep. The first figure to the left is hundred weights which equal 112 pounds. The next figure is quarter hundred weights which equal 28 pounds and the last number is whole pounds. The three are added together for the total weight. Examples: 1 · 0 · 16 = 112 + 0 + 16 = 128 pounds 2 · 1 · 3 = (112 x 2) + 28 + 3 = 255 pounds 2 · 2 · 25 = (112 x 2) + (28 x 2) + 25 = 305# The second place is never over 3 so if you have difficulty reading the number it is a 1, 2 or 3. The last place is never over 28 and most often is a single digit or less than 20. " I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus -
Anvil Reviews by name or brand
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks replied to Glenn's topic in Anvil Reviews by brand
My 110 pound Vulcan is also in very good shape and it's my go to anvil in the shop. It's marked 10 but on an accurate scale it does weigh 110 pounds, made in 1943, the only damage is a chip back by the heel, probably from a missed strike. I love it for it's quiet sound no ear plugs needed. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus -
Anvil ID and How'd I do?
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks replied to mb44kar's topic in Anvils, Swage Blocks, and Mandrels
That is probably the weight in English Hundredweight system, but the L is probably a 1 which=112 pounds the 3=28x3 (can't be over 3 and the 70 is actual pounds making the weight at time of mfg. 266 us pounds. (112+84+70) I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus -
One of the best ways to search the forum is to use your favorite search engine like google and add site:iforgeiron.com to the end of the string. You might be amazed at the number of hits returned. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus
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Anvil ID and How'd I do?
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks replied to mb44kar's topic in Anvils, Swage Blocks, and Mandrels
Welcome from the Ozark Mountains. I can't add anything else to what Frosty said and he saved me a lot of typing Thanks Frosty) good review. We won't remember your location once leaving this post, hence the suggestion to add it in your profile. If you find need for a sharp edge, you could always fall back on the block of stainless steel, just mount it a little more solid to keep it still. A coating of latex calking compound will help with that and help deaden the ring. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus PS: We have some members in and around Ohio, who knows maybe some close enough to visit and lend a hand. -
Doctor's Orders
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks replied to George N. M.'s topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
My new PCP has a Nurse PA and she is great with years of experience. I think she is teaching him some stuff like bedside manner and how to talk with older patients (like me). I really hate breaking in a new doctor. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus -
If you look up in the blue banner, you will see activity. Click/tap that and another drops down, my activity streams and content I started, either one will let you find your stuff. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus
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Doctor's Orders
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks replied to George N. M.'s topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
This is not medical advice but my own personal observation. Another thing you might have your doctor check is your testosterone level. After surviving testicular cancer in 2017 at age 74 I began finding my strength and stamina starting to wane. Every time I went to my PCP for my annual check up, I would mention that to him. He had been my doctor for over 30 years and I figured he knew my body better than I did. He would always tell me it was normal as we age and said that a testosterone level test wasn't warranted. Well he retired back in 2019 or 2020 and I got a new PCP who took his place. We hit it off from the start even though he was a lot younger and a D.O. He knew I was retired and did blacksmithing as a hobby and was very interested in that. When I told him that I went from being able to pick up and carry a 120 pound anvil, to struggling to move something that weighed about 40 pounds and had to use pliers to open the stupid aluminum seal on a can of coffee, along with only being able to work in the forge for an hour or two instead of all day. He decided that he would test my T-level as part of my physical. Normal T-levels for my age are something like 200-400 and mine came back at 40. He put me on T-Gel therapy and now I'm pretty much back with my strength and stamina before chemo & radiation treatment. Although I haven't had to pick up an anvil, I can pick up a 40 pound sack of dog food and carry it to the truck and open those coffee cans using just my thumb & index finger. So definitely my strength has returned and I can swing my hammer most of the day instead of having to quit after an hour. -
A blacksmiths "Steady".
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks replied to damsafteylways's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
My thought is if the inscription is actually "steady" it could be referring to a tool most Blacksmith's use to hold long stock in the forge and on the anvil. It has many names like "third hand", "stock support", "stock rest" and a couple others that don't come to mind right now. The term steady rest usually used with a metal or wood lathe though. Possible he used a lathe as many smiths do have and use one. So I could see that inscribed on an old tombstone. One that I made can be seen next to the anvil in this picture and is portable and adjustable for height. Another one connected to the propane forge. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus -
Welcome from the Ozark Mountains. Tongs are made to be adjustable. If you heat them to orange and adjust them to hold your stock should not weaken the jaws. Maybe post a picture of the tongs would help and letting us know where in the world you are located, there may be someone close enough to advise you with hands on. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus
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What did you do Outside the shop today?
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks replied to TWISTEDWILLOW's topic in Everything Else
I left the house at 10:30 hrs headed to the tire place. When I got there they were just standing around, so a couple of the guys grabbed the wheels and new tires from the truck and had them mounted, balanced and back in the truck in about ten min. I was back home and the wheels back on and torqued to 100 pounds on the Z24 by 12:15 hrs. Back on the road and what a difference in performance & handling. We watch a lot of NASCAR and those pit crews have nothing on me. -
Embarressing Moments
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks replied to Irondragon Forge ClayWorks's topic in Everything Else
When we lived down in Florida the house had a large screened in patio and overlooked a canal. One day some friend's came over and had their 7 year old boy with them. When they came in the front door the boy seeing the patio & canal beyond ran full speed right through the closed sliding glass door. Thank goodness for tempered glass he suffered a bump on his head but no injuries from the broken glass. The boys mother was a nurse and checked him over very good, we were afraid he may have suffered a concussion and wanted him to go to the ER but she assured us he was fine and had a very hard head. After having the glass replaced (again with tempered glass) we put all sorts of stickers on it to indicate the door was closed. No more embarrassing incidents. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus -
coal near montreal?
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks replied to Eyesenish's topic in Solid Fuels: Coal, Coke, Charcoal, Wood, etc
Welcome from the Ozark Mountains Look in your area for Farrier's supply, they usually carry coal, although it may be bituminous. Another place in the U.S. that carries anthracite coal is Tractor Supply. I don't know if there are any stores in your area though. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus -
This is probably more than you ever wanted to know about a leg/post vise, but some good info here. http://www.iforgeiron.com/images/tuesday/shown/485/BP0485.shtml I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus
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What did you do Outside the shop today?
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks replied to TWISTEDWILLOW's topic in Everything Else
I had a flat tire on my classic 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 hatchback. It went flat when we had all that nasty cold, snow & ice a couple of weeks ago. A couple of days ago after it warmed up a bit I took my air tank out to the car port where it lives and aired up the tire. I checked for the leak with some soapy water and found an old plug was leaking so I drove it over to the garage and replaced the plug. Checked it again and the new plug was holding just fine. I checked the air in the tire before driving it and it was low again so I pulled the wheel off and checked it again for another leak. Well it was leaking from the bead at the rim. I got to checking the service folder on when & where I had bought those tires and found out they were 13 years old Goodyear Grand Am radials. I guess I got my money's worth out of them and decided to buy a set. I found out that Goodyear discontinued that tire 8-10 years ago. The dealer said he had sold the last one he had in stock 3 years ago. About the only place I drive the old war horse anymore is to my mailbox a half mile round trip on the driveway, so I decided to take that tire & wheel to the dealer where I get my truck tires to see if it could be fixed. Threw it in the back of the pick-up and off I went. That dealer is about 15 miles from the house and it takes me about 20 min to get there. The weren't very busy and Steve one of the tire guys took one look at it and said it was so old and starting to crack, it was not repairable as it probably would fail (blow out) at highway speeds. I went inside to the office and had the manager check the Hankook line for a comparable tire. Hankook's are what I have on the pick-up and really like them. The Goodyear's are an odd size 215/60 R 14 and no one makes that size so Brad said he would check with his warehouse to see if they had any of the Goodyear's left in stock. They had 3 of them and the cost was now $285 a tire (ouch). Nope I would need 4 even if they could find another one. Brad said the closest tire that Hankook had was a 205/70 R 14 which should fit and be just a little taller. I knew there was enough room in the wheel well for it so I asked "how much". He said normally the were $125 a tire but he could let me have them for $110 so I said sold. Steve put the new tire on and put the other three in the bed of my truck. He said I should trailer the Z24 over to have the other 3 put on, especially if the others were in the same shape. I don't have a trailer the Z24 would fit on so I told him I'll be back with another wheel & tire in about an hour and will bring the other 2 tomorrow. Sure enough Got the second tire mounted and put back on the car. Good thing that I decided to do it that way as the tire on the other side had a noticeable bulge on the inside sidewall. Probably wouldn't have made it 5 miles on the highway before blowing out. I jacked the front end up and put jack stands under it and removed both front wheels and threw them in the truck. Good thing I have the equipment & air tools to do that or the job would have been a lot harder. I'll be on the road back over to the tire dealer tomorrow mid morning and by lunch time I should have the Z24 back on the road. -
Welcome from the Ozark Mountains. Where might anywhere be? Did you read the whole thread, TW had several offers to buy that vise back in 2022. TWISTEDWILLOW has been pretty busy and doesn't sign in very often so it might get his attention to send him a PM. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus