JHCC Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Ground out a bunch of repoussé tools, ready for sanding and polishing: And experimented with a new method for gluing up grinder belts: cotton jersey and cyanoacrylate glue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryFahnoe Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 11 hours ago, JHCC said: And experimented with a new method for gluing up grinder belts: cotton jersey and cyanoacrylate glue. Interesting, I never thought about gluing a grinder belt (never noticed bulk belting for sale). Are you gluing the belt because you've got a roll of stock, or is this a repair? Will be interested to hear how well (long) the joint lasts as I thought that cyanoacrylate glues were for non-porous applications, but I've got plenty to learn! --Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 My grinder is an odd size (2x90), so there aren’t as many options for purchasing belts as there are for 2x72s. I buy oversized belts from an industrial surplus warehouse, split them to proper width, cut them to proper length, and glue them up. I’ve experimented with a number of different splicing materials and glues, this being the latest combination. Cyanoacrylate comes in a number of different formulations. This one is thicker than most and works pretty well on fabric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexandr Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 I made a wall clock and a TV shelf. The shelf should match the existing furniture in design and color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazz Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 There are abrasive suppliers out there who will make whatever size belt you need. I have an odd size grinder as well and have not had any problems buying them new and to size, I just forget who I bought them from! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich_c Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 I gotten eaten alive by mosquitos, so I called it quits before really doing anything. I really need to build something to work in, instead of standing in my backyard under a shelter tent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shainarue Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 I keep a fan running, which helps cut down on the blood suckers quite a bit. I'm generally a magnet for skeeters, so I usually still end up with a few and those are probably from when I'm standing behind the fan or while I'm cleaning up and the fan is off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBones Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 Spent most of the weekend picking and canning green beans. Did manage to get another sconce done. I attached the "basket" before scrolling, that turned into a fiasco but it came out fairly good in the end. Just picked the long route to make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 I love the wall clock Alex, it has me looking at our walls. I expected to see a table with a TV sitting on it but I get it. We're speaking different languages through computer translation software. Nice little table but the clock is my favorite. Here's a "pro" tip from someone living in mosquitosaurus territory. Buy and use a good quality mosquito repellent OTHER than the one "everybody" uses. Plant and grow Citrosa plants Or Citronella Geraniums around the yard or keep a few in pots. It's a perennial so should be good for a couple years anyway. Unfortunately there's not much that will keep any from getting at you but if "Fireweed" grows where you live plant some. Breaking or cutting a fireweed stalk and just squeezing some sap on a mosquito bite will stop the itch almost instantly and the swelling will go away in seconds, under 10 typically. Rubbing it in doesn't help, just dab it on. Little kids crying from being eaten alive will think you're a magician. Well, so do most adults, especially the kid's parents. The fireweed trick is no fooling "Old Indian" medicine, shown to me by an honest to goodness old Indian, name of "White Raven." Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George N. M. Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 Jerry, THANK YOU for the fireweed bit. Madelynn is terribly allergic to mosquito bites. One bite will swell up to an area about the size of a silver dollar and itch for days. I'm going to investigate cultivating fireweed and/or if you can buy fireweed extract. If it works out it will be a godsend and will allow her to get out more in the summer. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 Thanks Frosty.. That is a good one.. does it work on bee stings too? Years ago I had read that bee stings were good for joint inflammation so spent a number of years harassing all the yellow jackets, white faced hornets i could find.. I guess it worked as my joints felt great.. Not sure it was because of the poison in the stinger or not.. Now when I get stung I have a tad bit more reaction.. LOL.. Back in the day I'd get stung every week except in winter.. Sometime 2X a week. I also like 7min itch for joint inflammation reduction.. It worked for me.. I guess if one doesn't mind then it does not matter.. Ha, Mind over matter.. Finished cold forging the froe and acid etched it.. Not the stunning etch I was hoping for but the eye came out brilliant.. I ran it thru the knarly wood with all the knots just because I could.. knocked off that new car smell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich_c Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 Shainarue: I run an electric cord out to my forging area for my coal forge blower and a light for working after sundown. I’m going to try setting up my box fan. Frosty: Thanks for the advice! I’ll look into the plants. I used to have some really good bug repellant that I had “held on to” after getting out of the Marines. The warning label mentioned it could melt some plastics, though. Hahahaha! jlp: That looks awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 You're very welcome George. The Wiki article about fireweed is pretty good and it looks like you can buy seed online from lots of sources. One I saw was selling 10 seeds for only $20. If you can't find better than that PM me and I'll stuff some in an envelope as soon as they start seeding. They don't need anything more special than moist soil. You hear lots of stories about the name and it has lots of different ones, Canada and the UK it's known as Willowherb and similar but in WWII London it was called Bomb Flower because it was the first thing to sprout in bombed areas. It's called Fireweed because it's the first thing to sprout after a fire. No idea Jennifer, I do know it doesn't work for no-see-um or "whitesock" bites. I don't see how it'd help with bee, wasp, hornet stings or ant bites, the pain in those is formic acid which works similar to a cytotoxic (flesh eating) venom. White socks bite a hole and lay eggs and no-see-ums bite out pieces. The swelling and itch from mosquito bites is caused by our immune system rushing white blood cells to the bite to counteract the anti-coagulant component. They're literally mini allergic reactions. They're so different I'd be very surprised if fireweed worked on be stings. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBones Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 Tobacco will take the sting out from bees, wasps, and hornets, do not know about the allergic reaction though. My understanding is nicotine is an anesthetic. I looked up fireweed and it is what my grandma and mom called willow weed. A bit different than willowherb, not the plant the word, i would guess just something lost in translation into the Appalachians. For poison ivy jewel weed works a wonder. It also grows in the same places as poison ivy so they are found near each other a lot. Where ever you touch the poison ivy at crush some jewel weed leaves up and rub that area with it and it keeps you form breaking out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexandr Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 20 hours ago, Frosty said: I love the wall clock Jer, спасибо! Insulated the remainder of the roof and ceiling in the paint brushes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 пожалуйста. I HOPE that means you're welcome. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goods Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 Alexandr, is there going to be any ‘hot’ work done in the area with the spray foam exposed? In my area, spray foam must be enclosed (usually with gypsum board) to meet fire code. I’d hate for you to lose your shop to fire! I had the my shop walls spray foam insulated when I build it. It’s been great in the winter months, but I really need to get more ventilation for when it’s hot outside. Overall, I wouldn’t do it any different. Keep it fun, David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 I think that is the spray painting booths Alexandr insulated, no hot work, translator put brushes in. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 That's how I read it too Randy, it's PROBABLY his paint and maybe finishing room. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexandr Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 In this room I am only painting. Later I will fix the plywood to the ceiling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goods Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 I’m glad that’s the case. I noticed the odd wording, but was erring on the side of caution. I would miss seeing you work if things went the wrong way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexandr Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 13 hours ago, Frosty said: пожалуйста. I HOPE that means you're welcome. Frosty The Lucky. YES!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad J. Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 I've been busy everywhere but my shop lately, but I did get time to build a quick stand for my swage block last week and then last night started making spoons on it. I also made up a couple simple bracelets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexandr Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 22 hours ago, Frosty said: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostTownForge Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 38 minutes ago, Chad J. said: but I did get time to build a quick stand for my swage block last week and then last night started making spoons on it nice spoons! how would one get a swage block? (cause I don't have one) love that fort alexandr! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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