foundryguy Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 Here is our new cone mandrel. 12 inches long, 4 inch dia. at the base with a 1 inch hardy . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevomiller Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 That’s awesome. Did I miss the cost in a previous post? Ductile iron correct? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 They do nice work.. How wide is the slot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foundryguy Posted October 27, 2018 Author Share Posted October 27, 2018 On 10/27/2018 at 11:31 AM, stevomiller said: That’s awesome. Did I miss the cost in a previous post? Ductile iron correct? Yes, they are 65-45-12 ductile iron. They ask me not to discus pricing on this forum site. Shoot me a private message. JLP, I need to check with my son on that. I will get you on Monday. As always, thank you for your support! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 I always thought that cones could be made as a byproduct of casting the anvil. Pour the anvil and the sprue is in the shape of the mandrel. Cut the sprue off and you have a cone to go with the anvil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoMike Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 Looks handy. My hardy is about 1.2. would I sleeve it or would it be tight enough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 sleeve it.. Or cut off the shank, drill it and thread it to hold the shank you want.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foundryguy Posted October 28, 2018 Author Share Posted October 28, 2018 10 hours ago, BIGGUNDOCTOR said: I always thought that cones could be made as a byproduct of casting the anvil. Pour the anvil and the sprue is in the shape of the mandrel. Cut the sprue off and you have a cone to go with the anvil. Someone probably did that back in the day. Our down sprues are straight, not tapered, probably useful to someone for something but nothing that I would wish to sell with my name attached to it. We are a production shop focused on quality product for our customers, including the blacksmith tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 Agree on the sleeve. Keeps the structural integrity intact. The other way is good, but requires more precise tooling and operations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoMike Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 JHCC and JPL, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foundryguy Posted October 29, 2018 Author Share Posted October 29, 2018 On 10/28/2018 at 11:27 PM, MotoMike said: JHCC and JPL, thanks Mike, the material is quite but simple to polish, cut, machine, drill and tap. We debated on what to put on the bottom as a mount but a 1 inch without draft seemed to be the way to go. We have seen a few people hold them in a vice for their needs as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoMike Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 thanks foundryguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anvil Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 I saw that. Have you ever considered a full sized mandrel that this would fit in as a removable top? About 4' high. I'd be interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 I can help a little here with a few pics.. Kinda like this but with a 1" square hole instead to fit the shank I'd reckon.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskeymike Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 What's the slot for? Getting the work piece back off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 1 minute ago, Whiskeymike said: What's the slot for? It's often called a "tong" slot but was more likely for the connecting link when truing up a ring on a chain. Of course that's just my opinion I could be wrong. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Either or as Frosty pointed out. When a link is applied to a round ring the link is placed in the slot. If there is no link than the tongs can go in the slot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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