Glenn Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 What is the next tool you want to purchase or build for your shop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpankySmith Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 A good set of chisels, I have dad and grandad hand-me-downs. YES, I know I could just make some... also an OxyAcet kit. Are you playing Santa, Glenn.... will wishes be granted?!?! LOL!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyO Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Hydraulic forging press Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Electricity!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoothBore Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Power Hammer, ... probably somer form of "tire" hammer. Quite possibly a horizontal design. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Hydraulic Press. Since I cant have a power hammer, next best things to speed up billet making. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay_cat Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 I need to make my touchmark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles R. Stevens Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Shop extension, lol. Spanky, acetylene has goten way expensive, its now 5 times as expensive as o2 (bottles are 1/2 the size of o2). I'm using the plasma cutter a lot more and looking at a propain regulator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironwolfforgeca Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Glass Blowing bench torch -- spend y little torches $700-- + used OH & a little glass to play with :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EtownAndrew Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 A set of larger oxy and acetylene tanks. I bought small tanks several years ago and later realized how much less money the gas would be per cubic foot in larger tanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dablacksmith Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 new belt sander (on the way) possably hydraulic press... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petere76 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 I would like to build a hydraulic press. I like mr. Gearhrart's model and I like the vertical single ram system made by black bear forge. They both seem straightforward and the folks that have them seem to be satisfied. It just takes money and time and more times than not one of the two is in short supply. I saw a hyd press at the NESM facility several years back. It was a big dollar investment but frankly the welding and fit on the components was less than desirable. It worked ok and it had a fancy paint job but it wasn't worth the price. Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01tundra Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Pneumatic power hammer and possibly a larger propane forge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWooldridge Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 I never believed I would say this out loud (or even consider the heretical thought) but I really don't need any more tools. I could build a bigger propane forge - or a side blast solid fuel forge - or any host of other things that would essentially be duplicates or variations of something I already have. I am going to build a spray rig for the farm within the next month - need to be able to put out herbicide when the timing is right rather than rely on my neighbor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricJergensen Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Heat treating oven (finished, actually, but I'm still tinkering with the controller) 20 ton hydraulic press (should have all the parts this week) coffee can propane forge, 'cause my kids like to do little stuff like rings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpankySmith Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 I never believed I would say this out loud (or even consider the heretical thought) but I really don't need any more tools. Blasphemy!!!!!! :o :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eseemann Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Shop extension, lol. Spanky, acetylene has goten way expensive, its now 5 times as expensive as o2 (bottles are 1/2 the size of o2). I'm using the plasma cutter a lot more and looking at a propain regulator. Charles, I am using a cheap acetylene reg for my propane needs. Spanky, Use L Miller and Son on Governers drive. They are way cheaper than (for example) Tractor supply for acetylene exchange. There are lots of O/A sets on craigslist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madwing Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 a roof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dabbsterinn Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 just anything with more space and insulation than the shipping container i have now, electricity and water would also be a nice addition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judson Yaggy Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Hydraulic press (a fast one) and 1000 more square feet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.M Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I just finished my first gas forge (a vertical freon tank forge) and I think my next tool might be a second one with some modifications. I would also like to build a power hammer so I'm keeping an eye out for the steel I'll need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L Smith Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Time, I need time away from getting this house ready to sell. A building with electricity would be nice. But without "time" looking over my shoulder nagging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero_sum Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I need to build my 'Forge 2.0' I suppose, I have a collected some of the materials but I lack some of the tools. I'll work around and get it done though, I just need a full day or so I can give over to it, because working around takes longer. Buying stuff however I need to buy a drill press. I have little money that doesn't go to rent and bills, so actual machines are difficult to acquire. A drill press is so basic though I really need to just get one. Afraid of buying a poor quality one for not having the cash to buy what I should... I was going to buy a couple of 3 phase motors real cheap I saw in an advert and then convert them with capacitors. They I was going to build a belt sander from some plans online. Missed the opportunity though, someone jumped on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaughnT Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I've got quite the list of things I need/want. Should I be truly blessed, I would really like a big fly press. While I power hammer would be nice, I feel like a fly press would do just as well for 80% of what I want and not make anywhere near the racket. Maybe a hydraulic press, but I'd prefer an old-school screw jobbie. Or, a kit to turn my O/A rig into an oxy/propane rig. That would streamline things around the shop. What can I afford? Ugh, suffice it to say that a fly press is a long ways off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I'll second L. Smith's desire for TIME. Time to forge, time to practice, time to take a class or go to a demo. I'm told that acres of time show up as the nest empties, here's hoping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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