Tzelik Hammar Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 On 2/27/2019 at 6:12 PM, Frosty said: Congrats Randall! . . . Uh . . . HEY, wait a SECOND where are the pictures? We believe new shop when we see pics of the new shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelonian Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 The shop looks good, but your Champion 400 blower looks like it's just screaming to be cleaned up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 Probably you could just measure a quarter and have a friend with a metal lathe turn you a pass through drift to match Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 I would pirate this idea, but pirates notoriously give no quarter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 Hang him in chains! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzelik Hammar Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 5 hours ago, Chelonian said: The shop looks good, but your Champion 400 blower looks like it's just screaming to be cleaned up! It very badly needs a rebuild and cleanup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 4 hours ago, ThomasPowers said: turn you a pass through drift to match Or just forge one, that's what I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelonian Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 Randell Warren: Joey van der Steeg has a great guide on youtube about restoring one if you are interested. I restored a few months ago, and found it very enjoyable and rewarding. It wasn't very difficult, just use the right tools and take your time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pr3ssure Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 I got my belt for my lathe, I need to get a bigger one so I can use the other gear. I didn't think that the motor mount moves but he belt was only $5. I'm gonna watch some lathe videos but any advice would be appreciated. I already know most the safety stuff, proper ppe, no loose clothing, understand the machine will take off finger or worse if I don't respect it. General shop safety essentially. Also, how hard is it to make bits/cutters. I've looked at some and they seem pricey. Also, which ones should I buy first. The ones that would be used most. I know that's a general question. It came with a cutoff blade though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Got started a pair of chainmaker’s tongs before my propane froze up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 22 hours ago, Pr3ssure said: I got my belt for my lathe, I need to get a bigger one so I can use the other gear. More information on the lathe is needed.. Make, model? I have a Southbend 13X72.. JHCC getting some forge time in.. Looking forwards to the tongs and first examples.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxwellB Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Got my molds for resin casting assembled and gaps caulked. Gave them test runs. First block I put too much black in the mix, came out a solid chunk of black resin. The second one came out better, needs to be squared up. A bit dark, so I'm thinking too much blue. Looks good in direct light, but in ambient lighting it's a dark block. Maybe slicing it in half will help, maybe not. The attached is with a light directly above the block. Ocean Blue with a Violet swirl. Need to find decently priced resin if I'm going to keep casting garbage to start until I get my own personal style dialed in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pr3ssure Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 it's just a little atlas/craftsman 618. forgot to put what kind it was, I have a post in the lathe section from Christmas time with pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Thats a great little lathe.. Can make a bunch of great items and if not over worked can be wonderful.. The belts that are recommended at the adjustable length ones. Link belts and are anti vibration... try and stay away from the solid belts as they create harmonics and vibration.. They sell link belts at HF.. I'd suggest high speed steel tool bits. 1/4" sq with holders.. You can get the bits pretty cheaply on the fleabay.. If you can afford it a axa aloris tool quick change tool holder would be a great up grade.. I like HSS steel with some cobalt or vanadium in them as they will hold up better on tougher steels but for most work a plain old HSS bit works great.. insert and insert holders can be handy but on such a small lathe I'm not sure they would offer any advantage as to gain maximum from the insert a more rigid lathe is in order.. For the cost of the inserts there has to be a reason and able to make money on the return in extra work required vs bits wearing.. I've worked with surface hardened rods where the stuff would eat an insert or 2 but the high speed steel just chewed the stuff off.. 10.00 each for the insert,, 2.50 for the whole 4" long piece of HSS.. There is a whole bunch of information on the web my home group at Shopfloortalk as a bunch of info on the lathe.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnut Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Maxwell, Will you be cutting the resin into thinner slabs for knife scales? If so they may look a little lighter after they are thinner a polish and buff may help make them lighter looking as more light will pass through. It looks good to me though. Keep at it and refine your process and you will get the results you are looking for. Good luck, Pnut (Mike) Sorry you did say you'd be cutting it. My fault for the oversight.; ) Oops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxwellB Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Yeah, half or thirds. Right now that slab is 1.25" thick before it gets cut down and squared off. So I'm thinking I'll lose .125" to .25" in the process. And then cut from there. Would make decent starter handles for bottle openers or things like that until I get into the swing of things fully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Re-handled a favorite cross-peen. The old handle was more square in cross-section and had a tendency to rotate at awkward moments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnut Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Maxwell, it looked much thicker. Nothing to judge it's scale. It reminds me of bowling balls from the seventies. I think it looks cool but your opinion is the only one that counts. I agree it will make good handles for bottle openers or anything else you can think of. I gotta get back to work. Pnut (Mike) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pr3ssure Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 JLP, thanks for the tip. I actually don't have a Harbor Freight near me, maybe about an hour away. I wanted one of the v/link belts but they were like $30 apposed to $5 so I'll probably just get one on amazon or where ever I can find it cheaper. I definitely want to get a different tool holder than the stock one that came with it. For now though I'm just going to clean it up so it's easier to make small adjustments. I need to find the knobs for the carriage, one was replaced with a plastic one that's a little broken and one is broken. I found a site with the small one I needed and they had it listed for like $180 or some ridiculous amount. So I'm probably going to just try and make some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuja_torra Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 I'm still working on my finish for the pattern welded rings. Made a second ring today and redid finish on the first. This time after the etch i used the bees wax mix finish and im going to coat with lacquer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judson Yaggy Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Made a fundraising raffle item for my son's fencing club. 8" tall, 20" long. In a perfect world I'd have had the time to work on the torso more... 6 hours was enough for a donation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Mr Yaggy.. That is so flippin cool.. Just wonderful.. Wish I was more inventive/artistic.. Really nice work.. JHCC: I said it while you were here.. I don't know where you get all you energy from.. Travel, work, smithing, family, more smithing, project, project.. etc, etc.. Nice job on the handle.. 2.5lbs head? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnut Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 JudsoN "I am inigo Montoya, you killed my father, prepare to die!" You should name that piece "Montoya's wrath"...............or... maybe not ; ) It's great though whoever gets it will be lucky to have it. Pnut (Mike) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 No forging, but ground a square hand fuller from a jackhammer bit preform. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 JHCC will you hold it with tongs or the like? I can't tell how big the shank is? I'm guessing that is the grinder.. So the shank is pretty stout.. Never mind.. Looks good.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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