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Its 2 separate cuts length ways, little shorter on the head side of the spike. I used a stationary vertical bandsaw. Hate to send you off to youtube but "Fredricks cross blacksmithing" would explain it better than I can type it out. As Das said this is one spike.

Been seeing these Fredricks cross daggers recently. Thought I'd try it. I see Chad posted one recently.

alexander your productivity and quality of work never cease to amaze me.

Purchased this one used, 6 inch jaws. I think the original owner bought it at one of those cummins tool sales that used be kind of popular 20 or 30 years ago. It does ok, but I burnt and chipped a bunch of the plastic body filler away while using it.

Didn't see that coming, my deepest condolences to his family.

I used UHMW, I found out later that's what was used for the Clay Spencer tire hammer.

Or if you really want to get fancy. This is an auto drain, the duration and frequency of how long it opens can be adjusted. It's more intended for compressors that are online 24/7.

I've thought about doing something similar under the sink. But it looks like the drain would get in the way.

Copper sulfate is what worked for me. I'm still not convinced there actually is a copper brush available to get a similar effect like brass brushing. I have seen corrosion when the copper sulfate gets accidentally spilled on steel and left for a while.

Melted, I have the same plasma cutter in the background of your previous post. I only use it with 220 volts. It does a good job.

Your work has a very Arizona vibe to it. Looks great Rojo.

Chad- Nice job on the trivet. Can be pretty fiddley getting 3 pieces shaped the same.

Thanks Rojo, Chad. I think I'll be making a hammer eye cutter with a sharper point. Maybee like the second picture. The railroad bolt I used is pretty tuff but taking a long time to knock out the plug.

First attempt at pick up tongs finished a couple days ago. They do work for grabbing hot things that wind up on the floor. Not so sure if I'll use them much, just wanted to be able to make them.

I haven't been real active on facebook but just joined a couple of the blacksmithing groups recently. Pending acceptance. A monthly thing on here would be awesome.

That makes sense. I've got plenty of scrap 4x4s. Thanks for sharing Cleveland.

I guess I mostly work one side. I try to keep things simple, but my explanations/texts should probably have more detail. The shelf sticks out about 8 inches from the feet of the anvil, for me it's not too much in the way. And I did make it so it could be removed like a hardy tool. My attempt at an Abana level 1 gate latch, the tenon was pretty fiddly, the weld didn't want to stick.

Out of 1 inch box tubing and expanded metal. Built this shelf for the opposite side of the anvil.

The Clay Spencer plans for a tire hammer would probably be the way to go. That way the research and development have already been done. They were not available when I built mine. Broke the spindle twice before figuring out how to build it wright. Keep in mind if you have neighbors close by, they're pretty loud. A forging press might be an option.

That turned out great. I keep an assortment of drywall/sheetrock screws. They blend in with a blackened finish.

Then there is the dross (impurities) that float around on top. A serrated spatula/spoon, maybe not even serrated spoon close buy to skim it off the top of the molten lead before pouring.

Dropping wheel weights on a concrete floor and listening to the sound it makes should tell you if it's made out of lead.

Thats a good score on the shear. The place I work has one of those. Purchase date was inscribed on it "1973" It's what I grab for sheet metal projects.

Yep, I think you nailed it.

I mentioned cement, but concreate is a lot cheaper and has smaller aggregate mixed in. Looks like you have some fun times ahead of you with that shop.