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Duncan M

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  1. I just picked up this swage block off of market place! it's dimensions are 12.5x12.5x4 and it weighs approximately 100 lbs
  2. Thanks everyone, I looked up ghosting and would definitely agree that that's what the cause is. I guess that means there would be no point in trying to etch a piece then. Goods, I am sorry that i misunderstood your original post.
  3. I had been wondering if it was caused in the production process, and was curious because I had never seen that before. would sticking a slice in white vinegar work to etch it, or would I need something stronger?
  4. I was cutting an axle today to make a hammer and I noticed some strange patterns on the cut faces. The pattern appeared on both ends of the hammer billet and I cut the axle with a horizontal band saw. If anyone knows what would cause this I'd be curious to know.
  5. The guy that I got it from is a 4th generation saw filer and I was at his shop with my Dad to get some band saw blades sharpened for his mill. We also brought in an old single buck crosscut saw to learn how to sharpen it. He doesn't sharpen them anymore but was willing to show us how it's done. While showing us how to set the teeth he asked if I wanted the anvil. I couldn't pass it up for 50$ and he gave me a jointer as well for sharpening cross cuts.
  6. I picked up a saw makers anvil today for 50$. I got it from a sawfiler who was moving shop and didn't have any use for a flat topped anvil. I weighed the anvil when I got home and it came out at 96.5 lbs. I'm not sure what the make or age of the anvil is but if anyone recognizes it that would be great.
  7. I've attached the treadle and my stone is now operational.
  8. Yesterday I fixed the crank shaft for the stone (I decided to do about a 2.5" offset) and today I built the frame. All I need to do now is make a treadle peddle. I've taken a few pictures of my progress.
  9. Hey frosty, I did do a web search but didn't find anything so I thought that I would try here. I am hoping that some members may have a grind that they could measure the offset on. If not, i'll just estimate. I don't think it needs to be super specific.
  10. I just picked up an old grindstone that was for sale on Facebook marketplace. It is about 11 1/2" in diameter by 2 1/2" wide and the stone seems to be in good condition. The crank shaft for the stone is missing the arm for the treadle which appears to have snapped off at some point, and someone put a pulley on to drive it at some time. I know that these stones should not be spun at high speeds and plan on making it treadle driven once again. What I need to know is what the offset for the arm needs to be. I will also have to make a new frame for it. ~Duncan
  11. My Dad picked up a couple of packs of leaf springs from the local dump today. The leaves are 1/2" thick and 3" wide. The longest springs are about 42-43" long and there are 8 to a pack. I am planing on making a guillotine tool and using some of the spring as die stock.
  12. I thought that it was a great price too. I was wondering if I would be able to make a table for it, and it's nice to know that you did it. do you have any advice on how to make the table?
  13. Yesterday I picked up an old horizontal bandsaw which I bought on facebook marketplace. It is a W.F. Wells model A-7 bandsaw that was made in 1970 according to the serial number. I paid 50$ for it which is a great deal! The man was also kind enough to throw in a little lincoln welder and a couple of stands.
  14. Twisted willow just posted a picture of a hammer in it followed me home that has a mark that looks just like it. I'll try to post the link.
  15. Hey JCloss, I am currently in school at correlieu and will be in metalwork starting mid april. If you think of something that needs to be done at the School, I'd be willing to help. ~Duncan
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