Tom Lumpkins Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Me and UnkleSpike, Come up with a idea about Challenging each other on making stuff, I'm still trying to learn and I thought some of you all might be interested in this. The Challenge was to make a set of Hinges. I got mine darn neer done, I got a question for one of you old timer's. . I need to know how you forge weld the pin or Pintle without burning off the pin, I'm sure you soak it I'll find out next time I get to fire up the forge. If some of you all want to get involved with the Challenge. leave a post. Here's a clip that I put together.TheChallenge - making a hinge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobago Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Great video and pictures! Thanks for sharing them and the challenge. Excelsior, Ted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alwin Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 To make the pintle without burning the whole end off it is important to have the loop with the pin in it just inside the really hot center of the fire. The thin flat section of the hinge should be outside the really hot center. I occasionally turn it in the fire to evenly heat the whole piece. When you turn it you do it gently so it doesn't sink into the oxidizing part of the fire or come out of the hot neutral part. Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Tom, first, thanks for sharing the video and pix. Second, does chawin' on somethin' help make the forging easier? LOL. Couldn't resist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Covington Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Thanks Tom, Nice Video Travis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unkle spike Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 (edited) Tom, YOU STOP WORKING RIGHT NOW AND GET SOME GLASSES ON ! Yes I was yelling, don't know if you normally wear them, but please do....hate to see you get hurt. Got to see your video, but my Windows 7 won't work with Adobe Flash Player so I got no sound and I am too bushed to figure it out at this time, will work on that tomorrow. Can't post mine yet, they are still in the ugly phase of construction, will get some up when they get closer to finished. Edited November 2, 2009 by unkle spike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenNorth Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Tom, YOU STOP WORKING RIGHT NOW AND GET SOME GLASSES ON ! Yep. I work with a guy who lost an eye 20 years ago. He was stretching a chalkline real tight and sighting down the line. The 16d nail pulled out and slammed straight into his left eye. When he described the feeling of eye jelly running down his cheek... Yeah. Safety glasses are important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Lumpkins Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 Tom, first, thanks for sharing the video and pix. Second, does chawin' on somethin' help make the forging easier? LOL. Couldn't resist. that chew of tobacco was pretty good C/George..lol... and Jeff you are right those safty glasses won't work sitting on the shelf.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Clad Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Interesting concept to have a challenge, I like the thought of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob S Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Hey!! Wagon Master that was a fun video. Enjoyed that very much. Good looking leaf too. Who is that dog? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clinton Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 thanks for sharring maybe I will try to make some hinges as well gotta go find some chaw days work is pretty good here is a shot of my little helper bugsy wants to get right in on the action Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unkle spike Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Been REAL busy, but finally got one of my hinges done. Mine is a plate hinge, riveted for strength. I made it out of 3/16 plate, I would consider this a "heavy" hinge. Now if I can get the other one done.... Needs some more finish work, but I know Tom has been waiting to see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Lumpkins Posted November 9, 2009 Author Share Posted November 9, 2009 Looks Good Jeff, and Very Sturdy,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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