Gandalfgreen

so sorry to hear and so irritating that things needed for medical issues cost so much. Anything diabetic related should be cheap and accessible have a few family members have similar issues with getting supplies  be safe and hang in there. everyones work looks amazing I havent been able to light my forge in a month days off been either too tired bad weather or no propane. hell month is over so hoping to get right back at it monday if mother nature allows it. no clue what I will be making but I am pounding hot steel with my hammer this coming week. need to clear my mind and get to use some of this money I have earned on some materials.  JHCC if you see this I have not forgotten about thise few things I will figure out when I can get out to you as well. thanks for all the motivation everyone keep up the great work.

thanks I apreciate that. Monday and Tuesday if I get some decent non windy non wet time the forge will be fired and I will be hammering away.  I think after I practice some hammering I will just attempt a forge weld or 2 on whatever I have just want to learn.

Everything will be practice for me still very new but have plenty of great ideas. going to practice forge welding hopefully soon.

thanks I will watch this week very excited for friday lol been a long 3 weeks excited to get back at it.

keep seeing these makes me want to try.

yay I did learn from all that reading i have done. Now get this first paycheck and get my forge running again. 

I have seen the term air hardend in a few articles I  have read and it said they some alloys self harden in air. not saying this correct but that's what I have read while looking into S7. 

JHCC I still want these just starting this new job has been crazy in middle of December. I will contact you and get out there one of these days.

JHCC those look great. bet splitting that s7 was fun. everyones work looks great cant wait to get back to my forge. 

just get sticky led tape lights  and adhere to one side.

nice work everyone. first week at new job down had planned on working all day but way to windy for the forge today little dissapointed but you all keep me motivated with your beautiful work keep it up. maybe tomorrow wont be howling wind. side note my car port is taking the wind like a beast.

looks nice and sounds fun. enjoy your travels and be safe.

yours look amazing and honestly look what they should look like 1 st one looks like and "and" sign  &

Just worked my whole career in food industry most places even with contract you ask nicely they will give you dirty grease especially if they fry alot. I have 40 pounds sitting in my shed. 

Go find a local bar with food should be able to get some used oil. Usually less strict or no contract at all. If you were closer I give you some I can get fryer oil easily.

looks great John. Too windy couldnt get forge rolling very well  hopefully tomorrow. getting ready to see how I want to finish my hammer going to take some sweat only got a file.

if I  may ask what is the diameter on those circles if wood and how much do thise weigh when done? the bench is very attractive. Hope to grind it file my hammer tomorrow and attempt a leaf I believe. I am thankful to be happy.

I worked every holiday for 20 years when at my one restaraunt job we never closed for any day. Headed back to that next week at new job but couldnt pass up the offer. It keeps the family going.

thanks

sorry your alone for thanksgiving I'll eat for you if you were closer I'd send yeah a meal. and I bet they love the lights nice work

That's a really cool tradition honestly might have to try that. ask me that corner looks really nice has me thinking how you even did that. 

sounds excellent.

makes sense. wish I would have tried way earlier in life hahaha 

we did the hit where I hit with little hammer or hit the tool we were using and tap the anvil stop. simple just need keep practicing my swing had a few hits off center but I knew it instantly. 

I know JHCC told me the wieght but cant remeber couldnt go full swing with area working in and I need more practice never swung a sledge for proper use really but after learning and doing I want to go full power with one and really get into a groove. 

that's sounds fun would love to see. after swinging a sledge I really liked it and definately want to try a large project again. when get in a groove the sound is calming to me.