beech Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 I suspect that this thread could get really long over time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flux_lalonde Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 I did some finishing work on the dividers I started on the weekend. I'm impressed at how much the cold work frees up the action to work better - it makes sense, given how much material around the hinge gets filed away. These are good enough for me to use in the shop. I've got another pair set up to finish tomorrow evening, which I think will be a bit better than this one. I've also noticed that I have nowhere near the assortment of files I need to do this properly. Anyone have a decent "set" they can recommend for basic bench work? Flux. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Poet Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Sanding brass in 0 degree weather is equally freezing and burning hot.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Hafted the 10lb sledge I picked up yesterday and made a fitting to connect the blower to the gate valve on the JABOD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Olson Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Flower candle holder. Tea light in for size reference. Gonna adjust it to hold a bigger candle then run some tempering colors on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergely Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Early morning job: the longest taper I've made yet. It goes from 48mm / ~2" to 18mm /~ 3/4" width on a 1400mm/4,7' long stock. Thickness decreases in the opposite direction. Hopefully I can finish this work today. Lots to do... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 4 hours ago, Gergely said: Early morning job: the longest taper I've made yet. It goes from 48mm / ~2" to 18mm /~ 3/4" width on a 1400mm/4,7' long stock. Thickness decreases in the opposite direction. No idea what this is for, but it's very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Ling Posted March 16, 2017 Author Share Posted March 16, 2017 This was all done the past three days. some snakes, one rattler coiled up, tried my first crane, first basket twist, made a toilet paper holder, some feather key chains, bull dog coat hook, those weed puller thingys that no one knows the name of, a couple plant hangers, s hooks, coat hooks, snails, and some other stuff! like they say, pictures are worth a thousand words, so here they are! or was it a million... most of the stuff above has not been finished; most still need a finish. Littleblacksmith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Didn't get any time in the forge, but did get some time on the computer learning OnShape (online CAD program) to draft a vise stand and a small gate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Wow, Nice work LBS. You've been busy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJRailRoadTrack Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Back in December I was given a very old Hollup stick welder. My dad and I cleaned it up about a month ago and I've been practicing with it. Today I did my first "practical" welding project. Which was starting on my 2x72 belt grinder. The welds aren't great. But it will hold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-1ToolSteel Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Mark, you're amazing. Those snakes are really cute... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergely Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 14 hours ago, JHCC said: No idea what this is for, but it's very cool. Something like this: Fireplace tool stand. A quite big one LittleB - Nice bunch! I very much like the plant holder. Bests: Gergely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John in Oly, WA Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 LBS - Nice output of work! Your rattlesnake made me think of a paper towel holder. Make the tail go straight up a bit taller so the rattle would just stick out the top of the paper towel roll, and maybe bring the head up a little to act as the (whatever the tear off edge stop thing would be called). EJ - those stick welders are "fun" LOL As long as the welds will hold, I figure that's what angle grinders were made for. Me - I just continued work on converting my kiln to digital control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 You guys are making me feel old and lazy! Nice out put LBS some really nice pieces. I looked a couple ties but can't find a pic of the business end of the weed puller thingies. may I get a look please? It looks like you're following the same or similar plans to make a 2" x 72" belt grinder. It was surprisingly easy to build and works a treat. There were a few LITTLE issues that needed some tweaking. The most annoying but easy to correct was the play in the telescoping sq. tubing. We shimmed it with thin plastic one of the El. Cheapo flimsy plastic cutting boards work a treat. It's UMHW plastic so it's plenty tough. I'm still doing the fiddly bits on mine. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJRailRoadTrack Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 24 minutes ago, Frosty said: It looks like you're following the same or similar plans to make a 2" x 72" belt grinder. It was surprisingly easy to build and works a treat. There were a few LITTLE issues that needed some tweaking. The most annoying but easy to correct was the play in the telescoping sq. tubing. We shimmed it with thin plastic one of the El. Cheapo flimsy plastic cutting boards work a treat. It's UMHW plastic so it's plenty tough. I'm still doing the fiddly bits on mine. I'm sorta following a friend's design. He hasn't finished his yet. So i followed his design that he made up, While using another set of plans to get the size of pieces "correct". Could I see your grinder and maybe the plans too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba682 Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 22 hours ago, littleblacksmith said: This was all done the past three days. some snakes, one rattler coiled up, tried my first crane, first basket twist, made a toilet paper holder, some feather key chains, bull dog coat hook, those weed puller thingys that no one knows the name of, a couple plant hangers, s hooks, coat hooks, snails, and some other stuff! like they say, pictures are worth a thousand words, so here they are! or was it a million... most of the stuff above has not been finished; most still need a finish. Littleblacksmith Lbs i like your plant hanger think im a gonna make a couple myself also nice work man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Ling Posted March 17, 2017 Author Share Posted March 17, 2017 1 minute ago, bubba682 said: Lbs i like your plant hanger think im a gonna make a couple myself also nice work man Thanks man! It is a bit hard to tell in the picture, but it is textured. I'll see if I can get some pics when I'm back home, and also show you the texturing tool if you'd like me to. They sell well. Be sure to share pics when you're done, I'd love to see them! also frosty, I'll try and get some pictures tomorrow. Thanks everybody! Let me know if anybody Wants to see any other pictures. Littleblacksmith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba682 Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 3 minutes ago, littleblacksmith said: Thanks man! It is a bit hard to tell in the picture, but it is textured. I'll see if I can get some pics when I'm back home, and also show you the texturing tool if you'd like me to. They sell well. Be sure to share pics when you're done, I'd love to see them! also frosty, I'll try and get some pictures tomorrow. Thanks everybody! Let me know if anybody Wants to see any other pictures. Littleblacksmith I wood like to see the texturing tool i got an old hammer i was goin to turn into one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-1ToolSteel Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Why not make one like a spring swage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba682 Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I just might but i seen a hammer that the face was textured thought i might give it a try plus im makin a die with the peen of it for my ph so i thought why waste the face . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Cut up some 4x8 I-beam for a new vise stand. Needs a bit of fettling, and then it will be ready for welding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergely Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Finally, it's done, only lacks finishing. It's a real burden off my chest... Bests: G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 8 hours ago, EJRailRoadTrack said: I'm sorta following a friend's design. He hasn't finished his yet. So i followed his design that he made up, While using another set of plans to get the size of pieces "correct". Could I see your grinder and maybe the plans too? This is my new grinder. Look familiar? I can't post a link to the "plans" they're part of a commercial site and not terribly good plans, more of a built on a blog thing. It was pretty confusing where a good dimensioned drawing would be a snap. I cannibalized my old Rockwell 2" x 48" belt grinder for the motor but I'm afraid 1/2 hp is just too little. I have all it's parts, it's stand is still vacant and I think I have a minimum 1hp motor lined up. Hard to have too many belt grinders eh? Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 13 hours ago, bubba682 said: Lbs i like your plant hanger think im a gonna make a couple myself also nice work man bubba682, when you quote a post with pictures, please delete the pictures themselves unless you have a specific question about a detail that is better shown than described. Reposting pictures unnecessarily eats up bandwidth. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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