macbruce Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 When men were men and the iron got nervous. Hard to imagine what this/these places were really like even with the film. I got tired just watching it...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marksnagel Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Living near and working on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, also known as "The Graveyard of the Atlantic" these are all over the place. You find them as yard art in most fishing villages. This one is in Wanchese. I am 6'2" to give some perspective of the size. Mark <>< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Thanks for posting. It makes me wonder if I know what a hard day of work really is like, after watching them move. I am gratefull for my modern work tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Notice the use of off centered hammers in some of those shots; not only "japanese"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbruce Posted November 2, 2013 Author Share Posted November 2, 2013 I'd never seen anything like those free swinging drop hammers before....... B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan P. Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Also notice the two-handled sledges they use in making chain. Very weird! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbruce Posted November 2, 2013 Author Share Posted November 2, 2013 More on the subject..... http://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/titanic-the-hingley-anchors.html">Titanic: The Hingley Anchors URL corrected at request of publisher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Trez Cole Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 there are several steps that you do not every day. First the use of a puddle forge to pick up hunks of molten wrought iron. Then there is the scarf to attach the 2 parts of the anchor. the use of filler material to fill the gaps when welding up the two parts of the anchor. then in the beginning the placement of the forge weld on the links is on the side not the ends. it is a great video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 That film was shown on a continuous loop at the 2000 Flagstaff ABANA conference. I must have watched it 25 times since then, and it never ceases to amaze. They had only one chance to "stick" the anchor parts. After the weld, it was too big to put back in the furnace/forge. I like how they added white hot bars to fill in the gaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan P. Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Knowing about "glut welds" (using filler to add to the parent material) is very useful and can be done on small stuff, too. I have found it particularly useful when I have miscalculated the length of a collar when doing collar welds. I think there is a bit in the old COSIRA books about doing a glut weld to make a square corner, but I have never managed this successfully. When you are welding two pieces that weigh in tons rather than pounds or ounces, the welding heat is there for much longer, and in this video must have been just incredible. I guess that's why they are all dressed like mummers when welding the anchor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Another chain making video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshua.M Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Notice in the first video the height of the anvil, lower than normal to aid in maneuvering the large pieces of steel and so that the strikers can get full throw of their sledges. Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan P. Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Notice in the first video the height of the anvil, lower than normal to aid in maneuvering the large pieces of steel and so that the strikers can get full throw of their sledges. Josh Josh, in the "olden days" most anvils were mounted really quite low as a mercy to the strikers. Striking on a high anvil is tiring stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Hale Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Thanks Mac,,,I am not sure how I missed that in Flag back then...But glad to see it now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbruce Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 Another image of manly swagger with a two handled sledge no less....... B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan P. Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Oh, that little thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 notice all the "japanese style" sledges! Spent two afternoons splitting wood wedge---good practice for striking! (and vice versa, I was amazed at how well I held up...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaughnT Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 I like the title of that pic. "no sissies.jpg" No doubt about that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbruce Posted December 28, 2013 Author Share Posted December 28, 2013 I like the title of that pic. "no sissies.jpg" No doubt about that! I dunno, the guy with his head centered between the chains looks a little.....Well, he just doesn't look like he gets dirty much..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbruce Posted December 29, 2013 Author Share Posted December 29, 2013 These chain thumpers just fascinate me........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLMartin Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 How do you like that saw in the background? Almost looks like a huge hacksaw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSW Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Geez the sledges those guys have make my 25 lb'ers look small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anachronist58 Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Nothing to add but thanks macbruce and all other contributors - I had watched that first film at least six times before, but this thread has made it so much more enriching - what with all of the new material and personal gems. I was up on the side of a mountain Monday whining about my 10 pounder....... wahh wahh wahh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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