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Laynne

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  1. Laynne
    Willful ignorance, aka laziness.
  2. Laynne
    Yeah, 40 plus years in aviation and my ears ring constantly. I will look up the tinnitus meal plan.
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    One of my coworkers brought these to me, 17 1/2" diameter.
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    JHCC, thanks for the additional pictures. That's what I envisioned, also did a web search and looked at the images. Thanks again.
  5. Laynne
    JHCC, more pics of the Mason jar handle please. I've not seen those. Laynne
  6. Laynne
    Not so much for new scars but I did have eight inches trimmed off of my beard. The forge wasn't a big deal but way too close at the anvil or vise.
  7. Laynne
    Watt? Not me.
  8. Laynne
    Go ahead Frosty "open" up on him.
  9. Laynne
    I was having withdrawals during the website update yesterday so I visited another forum. Just wanted to say thanks to all that make this sight available, from the moderators and curmudgeons to the newest members. Laynne
  10. Laynne
    Osage orange is the best firewood in central Kansas. It was planted along the fence rows for wind breaks. If you are ever down this way give me a shout. Laynne
  11. Laynne
    Thanks for the reply. I have been toying with the idea of a permanent fire pot.
  12. Laynne
    Arthur210, You say it took less to fill but when forging how does this type set-up compare to a JABOD for charcoal consumption? Laynne
  13. Laynne
    I have a couple of hours work with my chainsaw and the three bars and the saw blade are coming home with me.
  14. Laynne
    First off, I am sure your post will be moved to the anvil section. I feel safe saying it is not cast iron. Go to the anvil section and read, read, read. Do not grind the face of the anvil. Wire brush it and start hammering hot steel on it. It will clean up. Add your location to your profile, there may be someone on the forum close by.
  15. Laynne
    I would have to say you are "thinking inside the box". I also see no reason that won't work. Be sure to let us know how it goes when you do it.
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    Jay.bro, you are on your way. It looks like you have some warping going on already. Some angle iron along the top will help with that and will work to support it when you get it set in a table. Like Lou said, and I think you are working to that end, control the length. If you are heat treating a Bowie knife or doing long scrolls you are set. Most of the time you won't need that much. Keep us posted on changes and performance.
  17. Laynne
    Uncommon valor was a common virtue. Tell him Semper Fi for me, and happy birthday.
  18. Laynne
    Thanks Steve, that gives me a good mental picture of how you do it.
  19. Laynne
    The temporary set up makes more sense with the one off/occasional use. Thomas, I now remember you speaking of the trench dug in the yard. When I've done it one way or the other I will report back.
  20. Laynne
    More food for thought. Thanks for the input. I've been thinking maybe there's a simpler route. I could go from the 3/4" tuyere to 1" with a ball or gate valve to control air flow. Less time tearing down for plumbing, fire bowl stays the same size.
  21. Laynne
    I was thinking 3 pipes in a side blast configuration. Roughly 12" long by 4" wide. One pipe coming in from each end and one at 6". I would block the ones on the ends with fire brick when not in use.
  22. Laynne
    Has anyone experimented with multiple tuyeres in a JABOD using charcoal? I have come by some shafting in the 2-3" range that I would like to work in the forge. I have read the JABOD threads, just wondering if anyone has tried it. Any do's or don'ts.
  23. Laynne
    Kansas, yesterday 60*f, rain, wind 60-70mph out of the South. Today wind 40-50mph out of the North and stray snowflakes.
  24. Laynne
    The handle looks like it could be off of an old Gem or Jewel hand cranked well pump, but I believe those were chain mechanism.
  25. Laynne
    Pnut, I think you are on to something. That gearbox and handle are vaguely familiar, but I can't place it. An old cream separator maybe. Laynne
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