masonred

Thanks Mikey

I've heard Majestic Forges are good but have seen they have or are having problems. Anyone purchase from them recently, is quality back and are they filling orders? I'm doing blacksmith work as a hobby and don't need a large forge perhaps a 2 burner. Any help/information (brand doesn't matter) will be appreciated for a forge that could go on a cart as I don't plan to run it in the garage.

Looks good! What's the 1st planned project?

Nice to see an old tool get a new purpose.

The retirement plan is loaded with projects for house and yard. My wife has lots of ideas. Haven't had much forge time with projects and the heat doesn't encourage desire to be around something hot. I have worked on a few things that are needed like hinges, latches and woodwork for family. Oh bother back to clearing porch then power washing today and stain tomorrow if weather allows.

JHCC that's for a 5 gallon glass water jug. Haven't seen 1 for a few years.

It's going to work, need practice welding. I hit both ends several times and nothing turned loose. This will be a coat and hat hook after bending and making screw holes. Will try some different sizes and finishes, plan to start with linseed oil and wax. Thanks for advice

Not making hood ornaments but that would be something. Referred to this place looks promising it's in Dallas. kingmetals

Thanks Scott I looked and think that's the place I'll try.

Thanks for responses! Doesn't matter hollow or solid just looking for decent price and best method for my skill and equipment.

I would like to attach/weld a 3/4-1 ball on the end of some A36 that's 3/8 stock. Would ball bearing work with a wire welder? I'm not an experienced welder and use a wire flux core machine that is rated for 1/4 inch metal. Is this pie in the sky and what is the alternate? Are mild steel round balls available? I did look around with no answers found.

A fish belly wrench. Not familiar with this tool picked it up as a novelty but will use it to twist a square bar or something.

I've stopped by this place many times and left with nothing. But have found a few gems and stuff I didn't know I needed. Like flea markets you never know till you look.

Found these, $3 at local resale store. A point is slightly bent but seems sharp, I'll try it before I do anything to repair. If it works, it doesn't need attention on the other hand would just a little time with stone or sander be best approach? These will be better than looking for can or something round when laying out cuts.

Hope this works.

Should have been in Followed Me Home Picked up at Wimberly Market days, surprised at price $5 for all. Going to make bottle openers.

2 questions The belt is flat The V is what a swage has. Hope to make a damascus knife with the V.

The belt on my rivet forge came apart this morning. Looking for a place in Austin Tx or San Antonio to get a replacement. Anyone know who might make one or have some materiel that would work? It's a manmade materiel and is perhaps nylon or something like that. What angle and depth would be the best for making damascus from cable? Useing a round piece of 15 lb steel about 5 inches across that came from a salvage place. Thanks

Using 1084 after quench tempered for 2 hours at 400 and blades turned blue. I didn't expect this and not sure if they are good or what to do next. Should I start over normalize, quench (harden) then temper? Of course this is new to me, only used salvaged springs and a sway bar before and that's just 3 knives. I've heard the term blue back but no experience with method or what it looks like. This is different correct?

Kydex is an option, but those would look better in leather I believe. Nice work

Any brand advise?

I'm looking to get something to wear while working blacksmithing and around yard/acreage. Perhaps safety toe but resist burns while forging and welding plus general stuff work that could damage tennis shoes. I don't mind spending for quality and want something that will last. Any experience for getting or staying away from would be helpful.

Found this for 2.50 $, I understand window weights are cast iron. Am I correct? Will get a blade and disk for grinder tomorrow bad timing to be out of both.

Nice bending tool and hooks look uniform. I used to make a dozen to get 3 the same size. Are you lucky or good?

WD 40 is water displacement trial 40. The previous 39 didn't work.