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Mr Moose

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  1. My submission for your consideration. Inspired by the Crusaders Swords. Made from a 3/8 inch hay rake spring tine with aluminium guard and pommel Cord wrap is from back when I use to custom wrap Que Sticks (billiards).
  2. If life gives you lemons---commit mayhem with them!... Thomas Powers
  3. Welcome to the Dark side...Hammer making
  4. The 2300° temperature rating is what I would be concerned about. I believe white heat is appropriately 2200°.
  5. JHCC, during startup may work, but after its at forging temps I bet it would be instant charcoal.
  6. I don't think I can turn my forge down enough for cooking.
  7. Parchment paper would work a treat. May want to use 2 layers for more clearance.
  8. Fine looking Anvil and stand. Good work. But I agree that it is too clean.
  9. I agree with Buzzkill about the gate valve for air control. I have a speed control on me setup and I found that this is not enough. Needed less air. Added a shutter to the blower inlet and it was not enough. Added a gate valve to the air inlet at the burner tube and that finally gave me the control I needed over the air flow. A shutter on the blower intake will lower the load on the blower motor. A gate valve would be were I would start. Cheap and easy.
  10. Thanks for saying that GuardedDig2. I was starting to think that I was alone in the belief that if you set your mind to it, you can accomplish anything. The last hammer I made was 4 3/4 lbs of 4340 goodness. Nice rounding hammer that loves to move hot metal. As for keeping it still, you could try a saddle to set the stock in with a shank for the hardy hole.
  11. Mineral oil will work and is food safe. It is sold in ths pharmaceuticals isle as a laxative.
  12. I like the one with the built in swage block.
  13. Ausfire. The 3 different lengths are like playing a cord on a guitar. While the whole thing does vibrate, the different lengths causes a different harmonic. As for the shape, I would think it is a case of function before form. A flat "bell" takes up very little space.
  14. Correction... Indrustrial metal sales.
  15. You might try industrial metal supply. Thats were I order my 4140 & 4340. Alpha knife supply for new blade material.
  16. I am pleased to hear that it arrived. I wish you a long and happy smithing road. Use it in good health.
  17. I have tried to forge tungsten carbide from a broken end mill. This was folly. Even at a high yellow to white heat this stuff will NOT move even with a 5 lb hammer. Not even a dent in the carbide (hammer was a different story).
  18. I just give them a wipe down with straight blo
  19. I have not sold anything yet. Donated some things to a charity auction, and make things for friends. What I was wanting you to know is the Kanca anvil is a good tool and that you dont need a power hammer or a striker to make hammers or anything else that you can physically handle. If you were closer I would be happy to help you make one. I am sure that there is an IFI member close to you that would help. Good luck in your journey and remember to have FUN.
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