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Show me your blacksmith pets
Rojo Pedro replied to Glenn's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
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What did you do in the shop today?
Rojo Pedro replied to Mark Ling's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
Nice repousse John. Like the background texture -
Show me your blacksmith pets
Rojo Pedro replied to Glenn's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
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What did you do in the shop today?
Rojo Pedro replied to Mark Ling's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
No time lately but did spend a couple hours chasing. I dont think it is repouse because I use no pitch just go back and forth on my sand bag. Going real well until I split the end of his nose. Oh well, so I thought I would try some flame color. I think he turned out good regardless of his broken nose. -
That looks so rough that if it were mine, I would grind it a bit make it something more useable. It was a bargain after all and there may be some good steel under there. I would at least put a flap disc to it. Just me though...
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There are other gears on the lathe. I got the screw running and all seems good. I know it is not much more than a toy as far lathes go but thats why I got it , to play with. I am super happy with it so far but it needs a solid mount
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Craftsman Dunlap 6” lathe. Has gears and tools. Complete and true enough to turn a brass nipple and I have no idea what I'm doing. Best part: $125
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What did you do in the shop today?
Rojo Pedro replied to Mark Ling's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
Fun with copper and steel. Just wrapped up some Christmas presents. You are right George, I need a rivet setter. -
What did you do in the shop today?
Rojo Pedro replied to Mark Ling's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
Thanks. Here is a prototype little ladle. Used commercial 1/8” rivets on this one. Think it turned out pretty good Only thing not thrilled with is the other side rivets. Will make a little shorter next time -
What did you do in the shop today?
Rojo Pedro replied to Mark Ling's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
Have not done a lot of forging lately but yesterday I made a lantern hook… also made an impromptu rivet header and some copper rivets out of some bonding wire. It took a few tries to get it down…. also raised some .065” copper for an upcoming ladle. thanks for looking -
What did you do in the shop today?
Rojo Pedro replied to Mark Ling's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
Real nice David. very well done! -
Nice. I think it looks like some ones mushroom induced refrigerator buddy.
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Value of a Peter Wright anvil
Rojo Pedro replied to Joelle's topic in Anvils, Swage Blocks, and Mandrels
It would go for around $4 a pound in So. Az. Prices seems to have softened lately and they dont seem to move as fast. Forged in Fire craziness may be waning. -
What did you do in the shop today?
Rojo Pedro replied to Mark Ling's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
Dave we always round to the .01' but you have to keep that in mind, 2" =.16666667'. Staking buildings are typically where you have to pay attention. I convert from meter to feet quite a bit as some NGS data and Arizona state plane coordinates are metric but the plans are international feet (as opposed to US survey feet) Always use .3408 exactly. Use 3.28080339 and you could cost your boss $1.5 million. Dont ask how I know (not my bust but profit sharing took a hit) -
What did you do in the shop today?
Rojo Pedro replied to Mark Ling's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
I get the best of both worlds, decimal feet. Every civil engineer and architect knows that 1.26'=1' 3-1\8" -
What did you do in the shop today?
Rojo Pedro replied to Mark Ling's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
I have hardened many tools made with 1040 and they get quite hard. Never tried a thin section like a knife though. might be something else like improper temp or procedure, maybe de-carb. ? -
What did you do in the shop today?
Rojo Pedro replied to Mark Ling's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
Super nice roses. I like the greenery. -
What did you do in the shop today?
Rojo Pedro replied to Mark Ling's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
That's a cool inner tube puck John. I could see being useful in several sizes and even shaping or rounding the top. I am interested to hear how you like it. -
Kanca makes a post vise. Forged steel I believe. John Switzer did a review of one if I recall.
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I had a coup!e suits from the FCC visit the job site and made me shut down my GPS base. We had to update our old and now restricted frequency range. Thought it weird because this unit didn't transmit more than a mile or 2 and they discovered it somehow. Was in town so I figured it something to do with aircraft
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Me not knowing anything, would try to split a tube or fold a thin bar then flatten it before curving after which I would open it back up. Could that work?
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What did you do in the shop today?
Rojo Pedro replied to Mark Ling's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
I love the flowers John. Nice to see something other than roses. Very nice -
What did you do in the shop today?
Rojo Pedro replied to Mark Ling's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
Nice candle stick. I have been using my welder a lot more lately and want to try one now. -
Nice. What does the other style leaf look like?
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What eye see from your locked heart
Rojo Pedro replied to Rojo Pedro's topic in Metal Sculpture & Carvings
Thank you Scott. I feel likewise about your talent. Your stuff has the flair I feel mine is missing at times