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Kiln shelf as a flame face
canada goose replied to canada goose's topic in Insulation and Refractories
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My forge project is based on a 20# propane bottle. Lined with ceramic wool 2x1 in layers but with a space in the inner layer at the bottom for an extra thick layer of kastolite . Then I Installed the burners so they aim at a tangent to the sides so as to get the swirl of gas which is reccomended. But now (duh) the flame face is further up the side where the kastolite is not as thick . Does it seem reasonable to place a 3/8 thick kiln shelf in the forge such that it becomes the flame face?
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Tie rod or sway bar from a truck would be a good choice for log tongs .Pretty obtainable at scrap yards .Meant to take shock loads .
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I dont see the x or castellation on the thermal dynamic tips that are called drag tips. they look like this [commercial link removed] I dont know enough about this to be cofident of what to get.can any owners of thermal dynamic machines help?
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I acquired a thermal dynamics SL 40plasma cutter . In looking to buy some replacement tips I find two kinds .Standoff and drag tips . I dont understand the difference. They dont really look any different in the pictures .Can the drag tips really be dragged on the work piece? I have been trying very hard not to contact the work while using the cutter . But if you can get tips that can drag why would you use anything else?
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Another mystery forging
canada goose replied to canada goose's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
Yves ,this was given to me by a friend who had a small collection of iron work he gathered in his travels . I will ask him if he has more details. I thought it was probably hearth related but the shape is so deliberate and detailed I I thought it would be a very specific purpose . Were all the points and shaping just whimsical /esthetics.? When I say “just“ I mean no practical purpose. When I look up servante its meaning is “ hand maid “ so I assume its a kind of nickname for this tool. Would warming shelf be the english term ? -
I am a blacksmith so I must know what it is ! But I do not .Some of you might though . It is from Europe ( Netherlands or Italy) What is it.?
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A nice forging . What is it ?
canada goose replied to canada goose's topic in Anvils, Swage Blocks, and Mandrels
Yep , thought I knew what a scythe anvil looked like . Different techniques obviously.Not entirely sure I understand the toggle .will watch some of the vids .Cheers Thomas -
A nice forging . What is it ?
canada goose replied to canada goose's topic in Anvils, Swage Blocks, and Mandrels
Whats the toggle for ? Are scythe anvils very flat on top ? -
Does anyone know what this is ? Some kind of stake tool but appears like it had some very specific purpose with the toggle added.
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How does one make a maple leaf?
canada goose replied to Patterson Forge's topic in Metal Sculpture & Carvings
I think the real challenge is to get " life" into botanical forms . Getting just the right twist or bend can make a lot of difference . -
How does one make a maple leaf?
canada goose replied to Patterson Forge's topic in Metal Sculpture & Carvings
Here are are some I did a while ago, laser cut for me then used in project .Looking at them now I see that I might have put a little more in to forming them to look more alive . Sheet was just under 1/8" -
Fleur de lys-critique requested
canada goose replied to canada goose's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
Well! Damascus ! Thats not in my playbook yet. But its a great idea . -
Tooling for Clontz/Spencer tirehammer
canada goose replied to canada goose's topic in Power Hammers, Treadle Hammers, Olivers
Judson, you're right thats a great place to start. I was hoping to see some further developments and refinements perhaps . And some brilliant new ideas ! -
Fleur de lys-critique requested
canada goose replied to canada goose's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
Thanks for the comments ! -
Fleur de lys-critique requested
canada goose replied to canada goose's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
Thanks for your input . -
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Finished new tire hammer
canada goose replied to canada goose's topic in Power Hammers, Treadle Hammers, Olivers
Here it is running full tilt . Of corse after using it some I realize that that is not the way it will get used most of the time .Im learning to feather the clutch -
Finished new tire hammer
canada goose replied to canada goose's topic in Power Hammers, Treadle Hammers, Olivers
Its a great feeling ! Thats why I am on here bragging Here are some pics .Ill try ang get video up soon. -
Finished new tire hammer
canada goose replied to canada goose's topic in Power Hammers, Treadle Hammers, Olivers
I tried posting a video but it seemed to take forever to load so I scrapped that. I will take some photos today -
I finished building a tire hammer , using the Clay Spencer plans , a few weeks ago . Have put enough time in using it to declare it a success . The plans ,which I followed as close as I could, were excelllent . Very concise , but containg all the info needed . I was lucky to have access to a good horizontal band saw which made getting out the parts ,precisely, much easier. I'm pretty pleased with this design . Raymond Head was a good source of more uncommon parts needed such as the spring . His email is em.forge@ gmail.com . Happy to answer questions.
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Show me your Bottle Openers!
canada goose replied to Arbalist's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
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Power hammer dies out of O2
canada goose replied to palkac's topic in Power Hammers, Treadle Hammers, Olivers
interesting to hear swede fiddle say " mild steel also works" Can you tell us some actual experience ? Am I worrying too much about getting perfectly heat treated dies for my new hammer?- 4 replies
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mount for tire hammer
canada goose replied to canada goose's topic in Power Hammers, Treadle Hammers, Olivers
thanks for all that !