DSW Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Raw wool is straight off the sheep before washing. Deb's a spinner and we used to keep a couple fiber sheep. She wanted a doffer and we quickly discovered wax finishes weren't the thing to use on tools used on wool. So I gave raw wool a try and it worked nicely without staining the wool when removing it from a drum carder.Lanolin shouldn't be hard to find, it's almost impossible to beat as a hand lotion and is still used as a base in many brands.Frosty The Lucky.I'll have to try and remember that next year at the Grange Fair. Sheep club shares the barn with the pig club and they have a lot of loose wool laying around from when they shear the sheep before judging. Most just gets trashed, so I'm sure I can get some if I ask and see what it does on raw steel. Wall mounted holder I finished last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forging Carver Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Ok thanks guys I use paraffin wax as it's not sticky like bee's wax. Rub a chunk over it just below smoking temp and wipe down excess with a terrycloth towel and let cool.I am making a post on wax reviews, and I just bought 1 pound of paraffin wax on Amazon, but it came with 3, 1 pound boxes. So I was thinking of selling/ trading the other 2 boxes for a wax I don't have like bowling alley wax and gliders wax. I'm not sure if you are interested or not, 1 box is 1 pound and has 4 bars of wax in it. I'll trade both boxes with you if you have any of those waxes I mentioned before. If not then maybe I can save them for if I do demos or need a quick fix if I like them. also you don't melt it when using it correct, just rub it in on the wipe off the excess? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimsShip Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Forging Carver- That's a great idea, making a list of finishing methods (and hopefully pics of the results!)I always thought that would be a good reference thread, but never had the time to compile it! (There are a LOT of different recipes and methods out there!)Can't wait to see it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beammeupscotty Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Ok thanks guysI am making a post on wax reviews, and I just bought 1 pound of paraffin wax on Amazon, but it came with 3, 1 pound boxes. So I was thinking of selling/ trading the other 2 boxes for a wax I don't have like bowling alley wax and gliders wax. I'm not sure if you are interested or not, 1 box is 1 pound and has 4 bars of wax in it. I'll trade both boxes with you if you have any of those waxes I mentioned before. If not then maybe I can save them for if I do demos or need a quick fix if I like them. also you don't melt it when using it correct, just rub it in on the wipe off the excess? ThanksIn the future, just go down to your local supermarket. They still sell paraffin. It is used as a traditional seal for jam and jelly jars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Well, here's my very first bottle opener. It's made from the center shaft of a collapsible steering column (hence the universal joint at the end), and I'm going to give it to my mechanic as a Thank You for letting me pick through his scrap bin.The shaft has an interesting cross section, with rounded edges and a groove running up each side. Looks nice twisted -- especially considering that I don't have a vise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arkie Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Your mechanic will like that. Of course, with bottle openers, you are required to test drive them on a product before selling or giving away!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 (edited) Your mechanic will like that. Of course, with bottle openers, you are required to test drive them on a product before selling or giving away!! Oh, that's been taken care of. Trust me.Oh, and I finished it with Minwax brown paste wax. Edited September 19, 2015 by JHCC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Your mechanic will like that. Of course, with bottle openers, you are required to test drive them on a product before selling or giving away!! Addendum: my mechanic was thrilled to pieces. And has invited me to come pick over the scrap bin any time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Funny how that works isn't it? A little show of appreciation is always good PR.Frosty The Lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 He also really liked the photo I showed him of the bracelet I'd made from the retaining ring from inside a CV joint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Here are some I succeeded at. There are always wrenches at the fleamarket. Get them as cheap as possible. They ended up making great bottle openers. Can't remember where/if i saw the design. Whatcha think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausfire Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 I like this 'repurposing' of old stuff. These would fit the hand comfortably and would go well in mechanics' workshops. You didn't forge any chrome did you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 I like this 'repurposing' of old stuff. These would fit the hand comfortably and would go well in mechanics' workshops. You didn't forge any chrome did you?nope, these were old rusty bare steel wrenches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRigoni Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Here is my take on making one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-Zg1-fR9kU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 I like to forge the other ends of open end wrenches into faces hence my "tyrannosaurus wrench" names Sue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 I like to forge the other ends of open end wrenches into faces hence my "tyrannosaurus wrench" names Sue. the image was missing here but I googled it and found a picture of it. That's pretty cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forging Carver Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 (edited) I like to forge the other ends of open end wrenches into faces hence my "tyrannosaurus wrench" names Sue.cool idea. Got any pics Edited October 1, 2015 by Forging Carver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Sue; the top one is the one that fits the propane fitting on my gas forge; the other two were Q&D bottle openers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forging Carver Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Cool thanks nice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Special Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Nothing fancy. My take on a couple of classics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 (edited) ok so i saw this on google images and my friend liked it enough to want one so i tried to make 4 but made 3. not my design but i don't know who to credit so i'll just post it. cheers Edited October 6, 2015 by Daswulf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 They look pretty nice. Potential buyers like being able to see transition forged into recognizable items. It's one reason RR spikes make such popular products. How do they work? I see a lot of intensive testing there.Frosty The Lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 They look pretty nice. Potential buyers like being able to see transition forged into recognizable items. It's one reason RR spikes make such popular products. How do they work? I see a lot of intensive testing there.Frosty The Lucky.one works great. Other two need a light tweak to bite the lid a hair better but overall whoevers design it is it works. Had a happy customer today when he got it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSW Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Nice job. I've seen that design before, but I haven't gotten a chance to try one. I think they might be good sellers and easy to make. I like the fact you counter sunk the screw holes. Small things like that can make a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Bottle openers often need some tweaking to get right, I don't drink enough beer to test more than 4 a week.Nice job on the spike wall mount openers too. Counter sinking mount holes makes for a nice clean pro design. It's almost as important as making sure there aren't any burs or sharp edges where they can snag clothing or flesh.What are you finishing with?Frosty The Lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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