Bob S

Hi Bill, I did a google search for 'older jeep ball joint repair' and got lots of sites with pictures. I'm not sure exactly what you need but you may find help there. Bob

Very neat looking hammer. If you do decide to paint it (I wouldn't) bring it back to it's original look like the Anyang at this thread rather than making it look like a carnival ride. http://www.iforgeiro..._0&#entry166681 Bob

so very very sad. deepest condolences..... Bob

tru dat rest of the story here... http://www.snopes.com/photos/accident/culvert.asp

would be a pretty good deal if it is complete. Can't really tell from pics.... http://ventura.craigslist.org/tls/1608840303.html

Very nice David. Thanks for the look. Bob

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I'm all for a new thread discussing the 'new Kinyon'. Are there pictures? Bob

Good advice for a variety of situations. Most tap drill charts call for 75% full thread. Unless that much thread is really needed use the next larger size drill to minimize tap breakage which can ruin your day. Don't forget to duck when you pull the trigger into a blind hole. Bob

Is Ron's smaller hammer design in the public domain? Are there pictures? Thanks. Bob

Sorry about that. I am in southeast Minnesota 55962. I just had an inquiry about the vice. If he is not interested I will come back. Thanks. Bob

Vice is in like new condition. 4" jaws. 35 lbs. 41" over all length. Complete with mounting plate and spring. Price $70. plus shipping.

The way I learned coal is that 'stoker' refers to the *size* of the coal since it was going to be fed to a furnace via a *stoker*. I guess that doesn't mean it can't be good blacksmith coal tho. Some of the best coal I ever forged with was all fines. Burned white hot and coked up quick with very little clinker. Bob

Thanks for all the replies.... I think I am going to keep looking for a higher speed (1725) motor. Horsepower is less of an issue. I think 1/4 hp would be plenty. I am planning on controlling the air to the fire with a slider that will go over the air intake. The blades on this fan are not riveted on they are just twisted. I'm not too worried about it coming apart (but I do plan on standing off to the side when I first run it). The old motor had no rpm or hp info on the plate. This picture (from another blower) is all there is. The blower shown in this picture also leaks oil. I find that a few drops of a light oil keep it reasonably happy. So far anyway. Thanks for the ideas. Bob

This blower needs a new motor. The blower case is about 12"D, the fan itself is about 8"D. The motor that was originally with it (now junk) was an AC/DC motor with a large (6"D) reostat. I want to mount a new motor and plan to control air blast with an air gate or similar. Question is how big does the motor need to be and what speed motor would be best. I can get a 1100rpm (new surplus), 1/3 hp (I think) for $30. Any opinions? Thanks. Bob

Looks interesting. Do you have more detailed pictures? Thanks.

Following these plans will result in a good treadle hammer that is best suited for light chiseling. The 'head' is not adjustable as later 'Spencer' style plans. If you search for Marx Gade treadle hammers you will find some info. http://www.spaco.org/trdlhamr.htm Where are you in Wisconsin? Bob

Great looking knife! Bob

maybe a 'Snidemobile'?

The slack belt seems to give pretty good control. I didn't know there was a 'backwards' way. I think mine runs clockwise but can't think of why it would matter?

Great pictures. Thanks.

Thanks Tom. Interesting ride and neat to see it from a truckers perspective. Nice pictures. I was surprised to see cars passing you. I am a pretty cautious driver (slow) and the trucks go by me like I am sitting still. I always wonder what kind of tires they have that will stick to the road on snow and ice. Bob

Use any scrap of mild steel that you have around. Throw it in your scrap pile when it gets cut marks on both sides. The old cut marks will leave a mark on your work.

sometimes a cheeseburger and fries is art. And that's a good thing. Bob