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the smithy plan

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I think its taking up to much room? A upright one might be better ..

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What can you tell me about your soldering iron heater?  Been wanting for years.  I have a 3 burner Majestic and wondering  if I used 1 burner if I could cut the heat down low enough to not over heat my soldering irons?  It has the side door as well as end doors.  I also have a infra-red temperature sensor to measure temperature.  How much temperatere do I need to heat soldering irons?  Thank you for any further information you can provide.   Armand

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I can tell you I have yet to use it! LOL. One of the things I plan to look into adding to my skills but yet to do...

I'm still forging outside I'm really trying not to cry. :-)

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its just a little shack, not much money in it... i do put a lot of time and love in it though, and it works grate ! yes more space would be nice , and no i cant make big gates inside it , but its a nice space to work.....and i have people stop and ask to watch me working with the doors open ! lol....they say it looks like a museum piece.. i think it looks like a cheep shack shop....lol..

Pug)-(maN  Thank you for your reply.  Maby someone will come along and enlighten both of us.  By the way fantastic shop!  Thank you for taking the time to share your build with us.  Armand 

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Just came across a picture in this thread while having a google for something else.

Pugman your steel rack is inspired. I really like that idea!

Andy

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Just came across a picture in this thread while having a google for something else.

Pugman your steel rack is inspired. I really like that idea!

Andy


It works ... and was easy to make..

Hey Pugman, I saw your blower, WOW thats a beauty. I was wondering where you got, because I have been looking for one for a while now and can't seem to find a decent one!

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It's made by Buffalo forge, its a bomb shelter fallout ventilation system blower, they are originally yellow, I painted it black and gold accents on the letters, that is a stand off of a Canedy-Otto 

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Great thread. Thnks pug}{man for sharing!

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Put in a new 400 champion blower, nothing wrong with the old Buffalo but the 400 puts out more air . Shops been doing very well, I would have like to se t up a little different now that I'm a little more seasoned and also I'm giving more classes than anything else so a 2 Bay would have been ideal still might do that so stay tuned...

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Love the oil cup on the blower!  Might be a bit overkill, but better to have it and not need it......

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I have only got it set to where it drips every 15 minutes

The shop looks great!! I am in the process of improving/setting up what little shop I currently have. I do have one question for you though, What kind of forge is the round forge that I saw in one of the pictures, the one with the gears under it. I just recently picked one up at an auction the other weekend. It is not complete and not in the best shape but I only paid $7 for it.

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That forge is sold now . There was no markings on it either so I never knew what the maker was . Was very nice though plenty of power and heat . I now have a buffalo hand cranked rivet Forge . Looking back I should have kept that hand pump 1 for the demos just because it was neatier looking

Pug}{maN Can I come by and watch? I'll even do regular apprentice chores if you need. I'm both envious of your forge and your skill.

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Where are you from? I need a striker

Pug}{maN I'm over in Clinton. Just a little drive away.

Incredible.....what a lot of work!!! Nice craftmanship all around.....

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Inspiring build, Saved for future reference!

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what year is that jd A you have parked out back? i have a '52 that my dad and i restored a few years ago

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