rthibeau Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Dale...would a custom hammer be good for the auction?? Phil....what's the pay for a good better than apprentice?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Russell Posted May 31, 2011 Author Share Posted May 31, 2011 Richard , yes it would ... Tar Bloke Phil , i know i look like a " dill " but even after killin' off millions of brain cells with beer i can still follow orders & not ave ta be shown things twice Matt , you can't change jobs , u've a " young " family ta look after now .. Dale Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratel10mm Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I reckon as an appy I could probably earn similar to what I'm on now, once you take O/T into account! lol But I also reckon Phil's right. Experience (mostly others') has taught me that - as a general rule - although youngsters need more hand holding at first, if they're any use they'll be easier to deal with over the long term than someone who thinks their previous experience means they're smart enough to do things their way. I'm lucky at present, my adult apprentice is pretty blimmin' good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forgemaster Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Richard , yes it would ... Tar Bloke Phil , i know i look like a " dill " but even after killin' off millions of brain cells with beer i can still follow orders & not ave ta be shown things twice Matt , you can't change jobs , u've a " young " family ta look after now .. Dale Russell Dale I never said that you looked like a dill, I said you were a "dill". Looking and being are 2 different things my son. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Russell Posted May 31, 2011 Author Share Posted May 31, 2011 Dale I never said that you looked like a dill, I said you were a "dill". Looking and being are 2 different things my son. Phil Phil , Thank's mate , thats the kindest thing u've ever said about me .... Dale P.S ... BTW mate , i'm not the 1 with the first name that sounds like " Dill " ..... ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick builds trains Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 I'll be trying my best, just need to get time off work, Here's hoping :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Russell Posted July 18, 2011 Author Share Posted July 18, 2011 I'll be trying my best, just need to get time off work, Here's hoping Ok Nick , i'll " pencil " your name onta list for now Dale Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Russell Posted July 21, 2011 Author Share Posted July 21, 2011 G'Day all you AUSSIE'S Just another reminder about Get HAMMERED at MOONY'S this yr 28 th , 29 th & 30 th of October Braidwood NSW Cost this yr is $ 50.00 per person This covers all the fuel ( forges / genny ) & a slap up feed on the Saturday nite Remember to bring tucker for all other meals , your tools ( you wont need them all ) , camping gear , any project you want to work on ( bring steel , but MOONY will have extra if you run out ) , " Dunny paper "& most importantly BEER ... Entry this yr is via Jinglemoney rd ( the rd before MOONY'S place ) Camping is down by the river this yr ( hopefully it'll be warm & we can go swimming ) Have about 20 names on list so far saying yes & approx 8 " maybe's " Need to know if your coming no later then the 16 th of October so we can cater for the feed Saturday nite Contact me via either PM on site or chopperdale@hotkey.net.au so i can bang your name on the list / or have any question Dale Russell P.S. if any 1 has anything they'd like to dontate for auction this yr please contact me . I'm putting up some Wrought Iron bar so we have 1 item up already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forgemaster Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Ok so we camp by the river, but we are still using the workshop right, not the corroboree site? Need some proper hammers here. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Russell Posted July 22, 2011 Author Share Posted July 22, 2011 Phil , yes to the corrobaree site Glenn is bringing the 9 & 15 KG hammers down . All other hammer work means a trip up the hill to the workshop Spoke with Glenn , he's got no room in shop to house 20 - 30 - 40 ppl The other site is already set up with the 10 station forge / cooking area / tables ect , seems a bit silly dragin' it all the way back up to the shop & not have any room to put it ( mite be time for MOONY to ave'a clean out of the shop ) I'll make sure MOONY has fuel in the Saracen Scout Car for you to drive up the hill mate , seeing i'm still not able to swing a hammer i could run every 1 up & down the hill, been hangin' ta drive that beast , plus it's too far to walk ( & steep ) Dale Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratel10mm Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 If you don't own a Saracen, you need a Land Rover for that trip! Lucky I happen to have one. Mind you, a lift in the old APC would be fun. Phil, I hear what you're saying but I do see Dale & Moony's point. Other than the lack of BIG hammers, and the likelihood of the corroboree site being colder as it's lower down it is better set up for large groups. Dale, what's the cover like at the corroboree site now? The one BIG issue is if it tips down, Moony's smithy is a good place to escape the weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Russell Posted July 24, 2011 Author Share Posted July 24, 2011 Matt , the forging area has a roof over it . Cooking & dinning area is either covered with tin or tarp . Glenn has 2 more big tarps we can use & i'll bring my 20' shipping container tarp ( can wrap the whole container ) as well BTW , i forgot ta mention this in earlier posts ... WAG's ( wives and girlfriends ) are most welcome Dale Russell P.S Matt , i'd rather be down at corroboree site if it starts raining / is cold . It's on the river flats & not out in the open like MOONY'S shed ( & 1 million times less wet mud / clay to contend with ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratel10mm Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Ok, makes sense to me. I remembered the main forging area was covered, but the kitchen wasn't. Good to hear it will be. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Russell Posted August 15, 2011 Author Share Posted August 15, 2011 G'Day All , Just a reminder that Get HAMMERED ain't that far away . Any 1 wantin' to come & ain't told me as yet please do so , need ta know numbers so we can cater for the feed the Saturday nite Post ñº 309 for all the info Dale Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratel10mm Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 BUMP!!!!! Really, really looking forward to it this year - if I can get the Landie roadworthy in time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOONY Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Hi all ye it on again GET HAMMERED we are going to have it his year down by the river sorry , but the shop is now so full i could not fit 8 people in with all things about , i will take down the 9 kg 15kg and i am trying to arrange to take down a 1cwt alldays and onion and as well we can come up to my main shop and play a bit about but it will be crowded if we all stay in there , well its only 2 months till it on and i am still building these gates for the school but its happening , and should be all done soon could any who is looking at attending please let me know by email ,springandhammer@hotmail.com, thanks to all, it a real pleasure to have all of you, who are interested in blacksmithing as dale said this year a $50-00 for the fuel and steel and the saturday dinner , WELL GET HAMMERED ITS ON AGAIN HOPE TO SEE YOU AND TO HIT SOME STEEL MOONY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forgemaster Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Hey Guys i've had a bit of puta problems due I think to my kids clicking on things they should not have, things are still not OK with my puta but the dragon has bought this new one, so if I use this one I can get IF. Really looking forward to hammered this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOONY Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 hi phill no worries i an looking at taking the alldays as well i am geting another genny a smaller one than i use for the big hammer it should be about 20kva 3phase deisel , i will have it in a trailer and its going to be my little one at the shed and spare[ tyer] . no more petrol 7kva that want run much it to small, and its petrol , and no 3phase, it will be on bio deisel , i found them about 6grand new , its anther cost but thats life ,alsi i found a pump for my large press 1500 liters per minute at 320 bar with a 50hp motor so that will make it go lol faster i hope ,but i worry about the pump its been out in weather with no cover si it had better be cheap or i think i will get soming like it new but its a hi cost any way i will look in to it its in SA , BUT Iwill see if they can proof it, ok, then good when are the north blacksmiths coming down i will try to get up glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forgemaster Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 10th sept mate, would be good to see you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Russell Posted September 16, 2011 Author Share Posted September 16, 2011 Ok all , tis " 6 " weeks ta this yrs Get HAMMERED . Ifin youse ain't let either me or Glenn know ifin youse is comin' now is the time Last yr we's had 39 ppl ( 18 of them IFI members ) show , ow about we's try for 45 / 50 this yr Dale Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick builds trains Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 got time off work, bought a travel fridge, so i'll be there sure as the beer is cold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Russell Posted September 30, 2011 Author Share Posted September 30, 2011 G'Day all , Well it's a month away , can i see a show of hands who's comin' again please ? Also if your still undecided you ave 2 weeks still ta let me know ( or MOONY ) Dale Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forgemaster Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 We I for one are getting real excited about getting down to the Moons at the end of the month, how about anyone else. Oh yeah it was the moons birthday yesterday, 21 again. Its monsters birthday today. He's not 21 yet though. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Russell Posted October 12, 2011 Author Share Posted October 12, 2011 Phil , i's don't know what i's more excited about , gettin' ta MOONY'S or prospect's of a new job . Snap outta it Dale , it's gotta be MOONY'S , job's i can get anyday Dale Russell P.S , Happy Birthday MOONY , Monster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratel10mm Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Happy birthday guys. Dale, what job? And no, it's not rego'd yet! :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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