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Frosty the regulator knob on my hose for pressure. Not the tank knob. This piece o junk in picture below.

Right now only got MAP will have to go to store just worried if i will be able to reach all spots guess we will find out. Had to take a break needed mental break.

Well this stinks. Got my forge finally started mixed my silica coated my forge go to light it for first time get it lit goes out so turn high pressure regulator valve to off position and the valve strips out and wont turn off. Run to the 3 local stores to hopefully find a new highpressure hose and no luck. Anyone reccomend a brand i can order online before i search amazon. Hope this does not ruin my silica phase not being able to fire now. Without bad luck i have no luck lol.

Never have i gone back for stiches to be removed but my dad was a physician and mother a e.r. nurse learned alot.

Eccellent work everybody. Just starting at 41 and really wish would have sooner but it is what it is and only enjoyment from here. Forge shoulf be halgway done by this time tomorrow.

Everyones work looks great I cant wait to get started. Bugs have kicked my behind again and made me decide I need to get something to take care of it. Was able to get my log stripped of bark and started to burn the outside of it before I couldnt handle smacking myself any longer. Had to spend some time with kiddo so didnt get to the forge but everything comes with time but my kid always gets that time first. Keep up the great work fellas I will post a picture here soon of my first solo work.

When I finish debarking the log I have for my stand I believe I am going to try and scorch seal it with a torch.

Frosty the wise strikes again good idear. Thanks Billy.

This probally a stupid question but Billy did you forge the threads ?

Well half my log is stripped but these mosquitoes have won they outnumber me. I will continue tomorrow with this after I coat my forge with colloidal silica and fire it for the first time.

Those tongs look perfect all of them nice work sir. Like your tools too. Cant wait to get started August almost over.

Good old 3 on the tree once mastered easy before that utter confusion. Learned stick in my driveway which was a hill for 2 months before had license dad found a car was cheap and said better learn got 2 months before you can hit the road. Next 8 weeks all I did was drive up and down the drive way and sit in it shifting gears. Storm Gods are on my side this week spaired my carport and brought down a tree 2 doors down that magically the tree service cut a piece exactly 25.5 inches which is what I need to have my anvil at the right hieght. Getting closer now just need time to set it all up.

Well I didn't do anything but I am impressed with my carport slash shop. Got a nasty storm at home while I was at work 18mph winds with gusts of 80 about 2 dozen trees down on just the rodes I took to get to my house so I thought well there goes my carport. To my surprise when I pulled in driveway carport didn't move an inch and not a single tear in the material. Wooohoo That twist is amazing I really want to try that.

Thats Very nice work. I really like that.

Very nice work.

Could bend a thin piece of metal around the bottom with enought material and tension to slip picture in between the 2 tips like a clamp.

Looks beautiful Billy

Everyone looks like they been very busy and work looks amazing. Wish I had time to get my stuff together have worked 128 hours in 2 week span WOW. Wish that was forge time but all these posts I see keep my itch alive and the first day off I get I'm not completely drained this guy will getter done. John really like your tap handles.

DennisCA If have use Block and tackle will be much easier. I love pulleys.

I say yes looks like cement on the side.

Snap those are beautiful excellent work sir. Really enjoy your posts keep up the good work.

Here are the pictures finally.

I really like that might have to steel...

Thomas I have thought the same thing. I found at a flea market for 5 bucks couldn't pass it up. Cleaned it up when first bought has no markings.

Dennis that is a beautiful axe head and yes dont need a flat side but if not use to swinging the axe and getting proper angle the flat side is very helpful. I am very jealous of that axe head.