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What did you do in the shop today?
GolFisHunt replied to Mark Ling's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
Great looking hammer, Conrad! I do have a question about the design of rounding hammers. What is the purpose of the fullers between the faces and the eye? -
What did you do in the shop today?
GolFisHunt replied to Mark Ling's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
Nice work and I couldn't agree more with the sentiment. That's why I do the silly things I do. Carry on. -
What did you do in the shop today?
GolFisHunt replied to Mark Ling's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
Cut rodent into 1" chunks, salt, pepper and dredge in flour. Brown in bacon fat. Place in slow cooker or pressure cooker with potato, carrot, parsnip, rutebega, onion, garlic, and bay leaf. Cover with beef stock. Cook until very tender. -
What did you do in the shop today?
GolFisHunt replied to Mark Ling's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
That sounds like a tasty sandwich. -
What did you do in the shop today?
GolFisHunt replied to Mark Ling's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
Ya got me there. -
What did you do in the shop today?
GolFisHunt replied to Mark Ling's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
When growing up in Oklahoma, if you pronounced the"O", you got beat up. -
What did you do in the shop today?
GolFisHunt replied to Mark Ling's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
No, the 5160 blade was heated to just beyond nonmagnetic in the forge. The oil in the frier was frozen, I heated the oil to liquify it. I thought the oil should be preheated a bit, 175 was the lowest setting on the frier. Maybe this was not proper. Tempered the blade in my kitchen oven at 325 for a couple of hours. The shovel doesn't seem too heavy, I used 3/8" stock for a comfortably sized grip. Certainly stronger than necessary. If I don't know what I'm doing, I'm not bound by convention...or ignorance is bliss. -
What did you do in the shop today?
GolFisHunt replied to Mark Ling's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
I finished a set of hammer tongs. I didn't start with a plan, probably used too small stock and they didn't come out quit symmetrical, but I think they'll work. I also finished a coal scoop. Working out what order to do the bends in the sheet stock had me scratching my head a bit. The knife I'm working on got quenched also. The oil in my deep fried needed to be changed, so I warmed it up to 175 in the frier. Worked like a charm. -
What did you do in the shop today?
GolFisHunt replied to Mark Ling's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
Sounds prudent. It may be problematic today as it is -1°F this morning. Maybe I'll just use the sharp ones until it warms up a bit. -
What did you do in the shop today?
GolFisHunt replied to Mark Ling's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
Thanks, I will give that a try. Vinegar seems to be a popular product that I had never considered for the shop. -
What did you do in the shop today?
GolFisHunt replied to Mark Ling's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
Les, good tip, thanks. Jennifer, I see your point on the filing block and several of my files are quite dull. Future cutting edge stock or hot filing work. CGL, thanks! -
What did you do in the shop today?
GolFisHunt replied to Mark Ling's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
My shop time today was mostly spent abusing wood on my lathe. A gentleman recently asked if I'd be willing to make a copy of one of my shaving brushes. I obliged, but it has been several years since I've done any turning where details mattered. Time for some practice. The random piece of walnut selected ended up being an overly fancy file handle. Next I turned a shaving brush for myself for more practice and filed on a knife in between coats of finish. Fun day! -
What did you do in the shop today?
GolFisHunt replied to Mark Ling's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
Ambitious! Good work. Your mouse looks like he could use a little exercise, or ration the peanuts. -
What did you do in the shop today?
GolFisHunt replied to Mark Ling's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
That does help to an extent. -
What did you do in the shop today?
GolFisHunt replied to Mark Ling's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
CtG, It is certainly hard to find a colder place than the seat on an open dozer. An aluminum boat in a half frozen river fishing for stealhead is close though. Dave -
What did you do in the shop today?
GolFisHunt replied to Mark Ling's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
Finished up a few crosses and a hook today. The railroad spike was found by a friend of mine. In Northern Michigan, narrow gauge rails where used in the logging industry from the late 1800's until maybe into the 1910's. I believe the spike is wrought iron and was certainly hand made. -
What did you do in the shop today?
GolFisHunt replied to Mark Ling's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
Klatchianmist, Along the same lines as your hook on the right, you might try a stake flipper. The roll up at the handle end. A short taper to start the roll up and a long taper for the business end. I'll get a picture up in a bit. Dave Here you go. It was the first project my mentor had me do. Thanks again, Jim. -
What did you do in the shop today?
GolFisHunt replied to Mark Ling's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
Nice work! -
What did you do in the shop today?
GolFisHunt replied to Mark Ling's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
Ahh. I usually get movie references, but not that one. Well played I was thinking the six fingered man should "... prepare to die!" (Princess Bride) -
What did you do in the shop today?
GolFisHunt replied to Mark Ling's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
You lost me on that one, Thomas. -
What did you do in the shop today?
GolFisHunt replied to Mark Ling's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
Who saw that coming? For when five just isn't enough. -
What did you do in the shop today?
GolFisHunt replied to Mark Ling's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
I finished a rr spike back scratcher. I also made my first attempt at a horse head bottle opener.....this isn't it. This is the third attempt. -
Show me your blacksmith pets
GolFisHunt replied to Glenn's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
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What did you do in the shop today?
GolFisHunt replied to Mark Ling's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
Yup, it was 14° outside and somewhere below 40° inside when I went to the shop this morning. -
I'm in Michigan, I'll pick you both up on the way.