ofafeather Posted July 29, 2010 Author Share Posted July 29, 2010 Don, John, thanks again. Great info. I appreciate the detailed explanation and pictures. I'll see how things go and keep you posted.~Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don A Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 By the way... beautiful work John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 By the way... beautiful work John. Thanks Don, But I can't take credit for them, (apart from the winking dragon and heads on caoachscrews/lag bolts) they were made by various blacksmiths, some of them being students of our Guild, or have attended courses at Westpoint, this weekend we are doing doorknockers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ofafeather Posted July 31, 2010 Author Share Posted July 31, 2010 Thanks for the guidance, folks. Can we talk about pintles? If I want to make a pintle that bolts on, what is a good way to go about it? Can I make a small strap and form an eye around the pin but make it tight to hold the pin? Is there another way to get the pin to stay in the eye of the pintle? Or do I somehow forge the pin from the same piece as the strap (pintle)? Would it make sense to use 1" flat stock and draw down the end the end to 3/8" round to form the pin, bend it vertical? Just some thoughts. For now, simple is good. Any ideas, thoughts suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 Thanks for the guidance, folks. Can we talk about pintles? If I want to make a pintle that bolts on, what is a good way to go about it? Can I make a small strap and form an eye around the pin but make it tight to hold the pin? Is there another way to get the pin to stay in the eye of the pintle? Or do I somehow forge the pin from the same piece as the strap (pintle)? Would it make sense to use 1" flat stock and draw down the end the end to 3/8" round to form the pin, bend it vertical? Just some thoughts. For now, simple is good. Any ideas, thoughts suggestions? Make your pintle however you choose and then tenon it and fit to your backplate, picture should illustrate what I mean Second from left Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ofafeather Posted July 31, 2010 Author Share Posted July 31, 2010 Make your pintle however you choose and then tenon it and fit to your backplate, picture should illustrate what I mean Second from left So the pintle was a separate piece from the back plate in this case? Is it unrealistic to forge it from one piece? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 So the pintle was a separate piece from the back plate in this case? Is it unrealistic to forge it from one piece? Yes the actual pin arrangement was stepped, fitted and rivetted into the block which had a square tenon on which went through the backplate and this mini assembly was then rivetted in position on the backplate. The backplate has a "hollowed area/bridge" in to allow the plate to seat flat when fitted, otherwise there will have to be a recess put into where the backplate fits to allow it to seat correctly. If you want to forge the whole pintle from one piece, do so, its not a problem, but do make sure to keep a record of the measurements (and sequence) you are using, as hinges come in pairs usually and you want them to match Easier for a one off job to make two off (the pair) at the same time, step by step as you go, particularly if you are learning, and some tooling may help, If you do do them in one piece, give some thought to your sequence of stages, and make sure that after you have punched the securing holes they will be accessible when the items are finished, there is nothing worse than trying to screw or bolt something into place at site, and you can't get the screw in so that it can be secured Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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