Frosty Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 I'd have been on that deal like soy sauce on rice! I'm almost afraid to ask when I see one for sale. Just to remind myself of the odds of me finding that kind of deal I did a quick search. More than $15k for new and typically around $1k used. Yeah, nothing's changed. Enjoy the slice you lucky dog. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 Not much shop time this weekend, alas, but I did sneak in for an hour to upset the end of a 1-1/4” round bar to 1-3/4” x 2”. This will form the shoulder of a 1” x 1-3/4” tenon to help turn a RR spike maul into a stake anvil. Spot-heating with a rosebud is a wonderful thing for upsetting. 5 hours ago, Frosty said: More than $15k for new and typically around $1k used. Everything really is more expensive in Alaska! I’ve seen a couple of ads lately for a used B2 for $550 and a B3 for $800. Still well outside my price range, unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shainarue Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 Started on getting the anvil and vice protected with blo. Anvil has its first coat. Vice presented me with some struggles getting the screw box out but it's out now and it also has its first coat. Didn't get to the rest of the vice. The second vice which I picked up from the farm auction on Thursday is all rusted stiff. So I'm playing the waiting game on that. Sprayed a heavy hand of pb blaster, gave it some heavy love taps with a board/hammer, sprayed it again and put it away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 If you have some Dexron ATF and acetone, make a 50/50 mix and apply it to everything that should move. It is the best penetrating oil rust remover, Right up there with Kano Kroil but a lot less expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWISTEDWILLOW Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 I love Kano Kroil, I use that stuff in the repair shop regularly, but your right it’s expensive, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George N. M. Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 Cav, out of curiosity, what is the capacity of your shear? What is the maximum size rod or bar it will handle? It sounds like you can also use it to cut sheet metal, too. GNM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 B3 is the largest Beverly shear IIRC and cuts up to 7 ga mild and 10 ga stainless. I covet one too; but paid US$35 for my first B1, $75 for my better condition B1, (sold the first one to a friend.) Still waiting for the "reasonably priced B3" to magically appear... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shainarue Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 1 hour ago, Irondragon ForgeClay Works said: Dexron ATF and acetone, make a 50/50 mix Is it okay to store that in a plastic bottle or should I look for a used lidded jar instead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 I store it in one of those plastic trigger spray/squirt bottles without any problems. It depends on the type of plastic. Acetone will dissolve some like water bottles or Styrofoam cups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shainarue Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 Oh good, so sounds like the standard plastic trigger spray bottle from a home improvement store would work. I love those things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavpilot2k Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 (edited) George, Thomas is correct. See below for specs from the current owner of the production facility and link to the B3. Mittler Brothers bought all of the patents and original tooling equipment from Beverly and are now the official producer of Beverly shears. The B3 new is $1445. Used I usually see them around $800-$100. In addition to the gauge reference, it will cut up to 3/16" bar stock. The B2 is a little cheaper but with less cutting capacity, and the B1 is less still, but IMHO only suitable if you are doing thin sheet, like aircraft body work. [commercial link removed] 7 Ga mild steel capacity 10 Ga stainless steel capacity Edited October 31, 2022 by Mod34 Removed commercial link per TOS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeJustice Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 I did not start this yesterday, but finished it yesterday. My first forged piece ever. Made in my new Mr. Volcano forge. I was thinking a place to hang a hat, but a buddy at work thought coat/jacket hanger. Could just as well throw a hat on it, too. It needs more cleaning up and a proper finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.J.Lampert Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 lee very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeJustice Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 Thank you very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 A little big for a coathook, but scarf-and-hat certainly works. Nicely done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 My coat hooks tend to get piled up with multiple items so a little more "throw" is a good thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeJustice Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 Thank you John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 Been helping a beginner out. Set up a slide show of all the pictures in my BS folder on the computer. This hook rack came up as a possible future project. Spent almost 3 hours figuring out the bends (so it will still fit in the gas forge) and the process for a tutorial sketch. Rivets are just cut off box nails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anvil Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 I got a similar deal on my Bev B3 a few decades ago. A blacksmith/machinist was selling out and headed to the Azores to set up a blacksmith shop. He had rebuilt it and offered it for sale in the "Ring". I was the lucky one to get it. Best lady in the shop! I can force 5/16" mild steel thru it and use it primarily for leafwork etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 19 hours ago, Shainarue said: standard plastic trigger spray bottle I think I bought mine at Walmart, just be sure the label says safe for chemicals (or something like that) I think they are made out of polyethylene or radell plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 Pretty decent hook Le, great start. A shorter shank and smaller hook might make it easier to find places to hang it easily. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 Was tweaking a log grate so it would fit a woodstove; anyway it's helping fill the "feed the forge" stein to buy propane next time I need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexandr Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 Sent the chandelier to Seattle in January. The client sent a photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 Gorgeous. You have a Seatle in Russia too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexandr Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 1 hour ago, jlpservicesinc said: Gorgeous. You have a Seatle in Russia too? Not! You have it in America. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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