
Justin Topp
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About Justin Topp
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Near West Fargo ND
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Blacksmithing is probably one of them
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Justin’s Smithing progression. [PIC heavy]
Justin Topp replied to Justin Topp's topic in Member Projects
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Justin’s Smithing progression. [PIC heavy]
Justin Topp replied to Justin Topp's topic in Member Projects
1.5 lb 1045 -
Justin’s Smithing progression. [PIC heavy]
Justin Topp replied to Justin Topp's topic in Member Projects
3.5 lb rounding hammer forged from 2” square 1045 -
Yea. Figured it was something like that. Just curious if anyone knew where to look for a video
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Tire hammer build pics........at last
Justin Topp replied to Gavj75's topic in Power Hammers, Treadle Hammers, Olivers
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I know it’s unlikely since the owner hasn’t logged on in over a year but does anyone happen to know where there’s a video of this in action. Since the links were removed
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Lignite or Brown Coal as a forge fuel
Justin Topp replied to Glenn's topic in Solid Fuels: Coal, Coke, Charcoal, Wood, etc
Yea that’s lignite alright. I must have higher quality lignite. I had very little smoke, enough heat to forge weld, and I get no clinkers. Weird -
I’ll have to look for some. I know there are some single man sawmills around. I’m sure I could get something from one of them. this is not my design. It is the beam hammer designed by Roy Adams at christ centered iron works. This hammer will hit around 250-300 bpm via a cam connect d directly to the spring. The leaf spring will serve to “whip” the hammer head. Not relying on gravity with this one. hopefully it turns out well and hits fairly hard. We will see. I will continue to post pictures and a video when it’s finished. Waiting on some pillow block bearings and a few oth