forgemaster Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Moony started off with I seem to recall about 300mm of 100 dia 4140, jumped that up to a cube about 150 x 150 x 150 (can't be right as my calulations gives 432 of 100 dia to make a 150 cube, but anyway). Then held that out the front of the dies with about 30mm sticking out and necked it down to about 90 thick x by what ever it came to. We then used a round back to spread the foot in both directions, working at 90 degrees turn about, with the anvil face sitting on the bottom block of the hammer. Then used the round back to spread the face of the anvil lenghtways, with the anvil sitting right way up on the bottom block. Then working out the side of the hammer, Moony drew out the heel and rough tapered it down, turned the anvil around and did roughly the same with the horn/bick. We then held the anvil under the hammer and used sledge hammers to offset both the bick and the heel to the line of the face. The anvil was then dressed up on the anvil by flatters, swages and sledges. I know that this may not make sense to many people, but if you see it done, it makes more sense, then reading about it. Others should have more photos to post, I hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Lumpkins Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Looks like you all had a great time. I wished I could join you all , but it'll never happen less I win the lotto. .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanR Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Here's some more photos of the weekend at Moonys Cheers Ian Ross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forgemaster Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Ta Ian great photos. Cheers Phil (what did I drink that night?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Ta Ian great photos. Cheers Phil (what did I drink that night?) Phil the answer to that question is LOTS:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forgemaster Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 Just bumping this up to the front again, and to ask Dale and the Moon Man if it will be on again this year. I'm keen for it. Maybe we need to look at a date soon, if it is to run again. Maybe we could all kick the tin this year to assist glen with what it costs, re food etc. My thoughts. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Russell Posted May 3, 2010 Author Share Posted May 3, 2010 Just bumping this up to the front again, and to ask Dale and the Moon Man if it will be on again this year. I'm keen for it. Maybe we need to look at a date soon, if it is to run again. Maybe we could all kick the tin this year to assist glen with what it costs, re food etc. My thoughts. Phil G'day All, yep Phil Get HAMMERED will be run again this yr . I was just waiting till i had my shoulder op to post it 29 th , 30 th & 31 st of October . There will be a $ 25.00 " donation " to Mr Moon to help cover costs Also a sign-in sheet & name tags ( i know after 20 tinnies i tend to forget peoples names ) Bang either me or MOONY an pm / e-mail to let us know if your comin' ( need to know ow much tucker ta get in for the feed the Saturday nite ) Same deal as last yr , camp on site , bring food for all other meals ect chopperdale@hotkey.net.au Dale Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forgemaster Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Cool, I'm in. I'll pencil it into the calendar on the fridge at home this arvo, just so as the dragon don't make any other plans for me. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratel10mm Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 My flight is already booked. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOC Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 My flight is already booked. Are ye game for a lift Ratel? or do ya have that Rolls Royce ute now?? seriously, i have fixed some things. Do we have some demo projects in mind? A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Russell Posted May 3, 2010 Author Share Posted May 3, 2010 Ok , that " 3 " maybes .. still need an e-mail / pm from youse blokes Andrew . you wanna come up with something ? Maybe set 3 diff contests , Beginner / semi exp & Pro ( MOONY / Forgemaster / Damo ect ) May try talk the Pro's ( & youse know who youse are ... )inta givin' a tong ( or what ever ) demo under power hammers Glenn is goin' ta finish off 1 of the 10 station forges he was buildin' for the class with Uri Hofi This will be set up most probably outside ( or in the other part of shed if weathers bad ) This should give us plenty of forges to play with , each station will ave it's own anvil Remember to bring your campin' gear , BEER , food , BEER , tools , BEER & any project you want to work on while at Glenns I " found " & cleaned up a 3 burner bbq which has been left at Glenn's for cooking , once i get clearance from doc that i can start usin' my shoulder again i'll rig up something for hot water ( coffee / tea ect ) 29 th , 30 th & 31 st October . Braidwood NSW We also need an international ( Richard Thibeau first yr , Ian Lowe second yr ) Grant , mite be a good time to visit your daughter seein' she's thinkin' of stayin' on our lovely shores ... PM / e-mail me if your comin' , we need ta know ow much tucker ta ave for the Saturday nite feed Dale Russell chopperdale@hotkey.net.au Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratel10mm Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Hi Andrew Thanks for the offer mate, but I'm flying into Canberra this time. I re-arranged my flight after Hofi had to cancel his trip. No, no ute yet, RR or otherwise. Still temping @ work, and until that is resolved one way or the other there's no point buying a vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forgemaster Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 Hi Andrew Thanks for the offer mate, but I'm flying into Canberra this time. I re-arranged my flight after Hofi had to cancel his trip. No, no ute yet, RR or otherwise. Still temping @ work, and until that is resolved one way or the other there's no point buying a vehicle. Yeh Andrew, he does'nt want to have to get out and help push your old jalopy up the hills, nor be overtaken by a bullock team and dray going down the other side. Phil I should be diesel turbo uted by then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanR Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Count me in Dale and a big thanks to you and Glenn for the other weekend at Braidwood. Attached is a photo of the finished hammer and my first attempt at a pineapple twist letter opener. The hammer started life as a Hyster forklift axle shaft supplied by Dale and was roughed out by Glenn on the Massey with final shaping,polishing, hardening and tempering done at home using 60 and 80 grade flap discs on a 4" grinder. You were right Dale, flap discs leave grinding discs for dead. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Russell Posted May 9, 2010 Author Share Posted May 9, 2010 Ian , any time mate . Just glad you had some " fun " . Ok , i'll mark you down as comin' , still need a PM / e-mail from you thou Nice job on the pineapple twist too mate .Ave youse tried out the hammer yet ? Don't forget to stamp " G M or MOONY " on that hammer mate . See , told youse flap disc's rock Dale Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanR Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Thanks Dale, I used the hammer on the pineapple twist and a few other things too, it weighs in at 2.9 lbs which is close to the 3lbs I was wanting. The stamp you put on at Braidwood is still there, on the other side of the hammer Cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Russell Posted May 11, 2010 Author Share Posted May 11, 2010 Thanks Dale, I used the hammer on the pineapple twist and a few other things too, it weighs in at 2.9 lbs which is close to the 3lbs I was wanting. The stamp you put on at Braidwood is still there, on the other side of the hammer Cheers Ian Doh ! , had a lot of BEER & a shoulder op ( oh those cloud 9's ) between then & now Ian , forgive me for not remembering Dale Russell ( aka ) Lefty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Russell Posted May 27, 2010 Author Share Posted May 27, 2010 G'Day all you AUSSIE'S , don't forget about this yrs Get HAMMERED at MOONY'S this yr Let me or MOONY know ifin youse is comin' Hopin' ta ave at least 10 IFI members there this yr , we're at 8 , so who else is comin' ????? Dale Russell ( aka ) Lefty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rthibeau Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 "G'Day all you AUSSIE'S , don't forget about this yrs Get HAMMERED at MOONY'S this yr" Oh, is this an occasion to discriminate against us Outlanders ?? B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Russell Posted May 28, 2010 Author Share Posted May 28, 2010 "G'Day all you USSIE'S [[ , don't forget about this yrs Get HAMMERED at MOONY'S this yr" Oh, is this an occasion to discriminate against us Outlanders ?? Richard , as youse know , any 1's welcome . Must be as we's let youse come Any of you " international's " ( Grant you readin' this ? ) are welcome to drop in " if " your here in OZ Dale Russell ( aka ) Lefty P.S . Shoulders gettin' better , but there is no chance of me swinging a " hand " hammer this yr , you " mite " find me " playin' " on the power hammers thou ... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratel10mm Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Richard: You coming? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rthibeau Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Next year, mate...... :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forgemaster Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Hey Dale Hand hammering is over rated anyway, why use a hand hammer when you can use a power hammer. Can you at least hoist a beer to your mouth yet. Hi Richard we will have to wait till next year then, will be good to see you again. Talking to Moonie the other day, if we get much more rain we will all have to pack swimming togs, moonie has a water view from the front of his 7 cwt, and thats not even looking outside of the door. I reckon that Grant will just turn up unannounced, just to give us a suprise. Grant are you listening to me? Cheers Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Russell Posted June 4, 2010 Author Share Posted June 4, 2010 Phil , they make real long straws these days .. Physio has got me movin' a bit better , still havin' ta take a cloud 9 or 2 ( pain pill ) now & then ( like now , just back from pool ) & yep i'll sure be usin' at least " 1 " of MOONY'S hammers Grant , October / November is a real nice time ta visit your daughter seein' she's thinkin' of stayin' down here Richard ,, only 16 more months That's our MAD MOONY for youse , put a swimmin' hole in front of the Massey ta jump inta after smashin' hot iron . Dale Russell ( aka ) Lefty P.S . i've had 10 rsvp's from IFI members so far for Get HAMMERED , come on , i'm sure theres more of youse out there lurkin' out their . Bang me a PM or e-mail chopperdale@hotkey.net.au to let me know your comin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forgemaster Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 By my reckoning,(ie counting the months on my fingers) we have only 3 and a 1/2 months to go till it's on at Moonies again, how good is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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