Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 It also takes us longer to heal up. I had a close call when pulling out of a blind drive on a curve the other day. Luck was with both of us, the girl driving the other car going too fast, had fast reflexes and we missed each other by inches. Apologies all around but we both had to go change our shorts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Looks like you could branch out into Tiki Bar ornamentation, now to make it into a bottle opener as well... I personally don't like pointed key fobs as I've crawled under too many vehicles in my time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 The Iron Dwarf. Neat design on the wine accessory. My only comment on it would be what about putting the welds underneath so they are not visible? We have a lot of horse folks around here, so I will put that idea in the mental file drawer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the iron dwarf Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 these are not cleaned up and the welds are below too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Thomas so glad your ok.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Well the jury has been out for *years* on that....but thanks for the kind words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacksmith-450 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Built a little striking block from scrap H-beam and a RR track. 110# total weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFC Snuffy Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Spent some time in the rain upsetting donated automotive steel (it came with the appellation "tie rod," but no make or model) into a more usable form; it will eventually become an small axe or tomahawk. We managed to collapse the total length by about half, and the striking anvil worked great, though it's starting to sink into the mud a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Nice Snuffy. Works even better if you correct the curve as you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoMike Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 My striker and I took a break and did a little burner maintenance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Snuffy, what is this stuff you refer to as mud? I have not heard that term here in the desert... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Didn't they show you what mud was in grade school? That lesson is often combined with letting the class out to see what a cloud looked like here in New Mexico. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Mike, great job getting the young guy interested and helping out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 11 hours ago, MotoMike said: My striker and I took a break and did a little burner maintenance I could have used his help yesterday while getting my stuck burner out of the forge. Love it when they have total concentration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoMike Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 9 hours ago, Daswulf said: Mike, great job getting the young guy interested and helping out! Thanks Das I was surprised how coordinated he was spinning the allen wrenches around. 9 hours ago, Irondragon Forge & Clay said: I could have used his help yesterday while getting my stuck burner out of the forge. Love it when they have total concentration. Thanks ID He did pay attention and got what was needed right off. He did get side tracked though. once he figured that the set screws released the jet tube, he pulled it out and replaced it and locked it in probably 5 or 6 times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Probably learned it from watching you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 I usually spend most of my forge time making tools, so today I thought I’d make a little something decorative and practical: a back scratcher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 We don't need no steenkeen jury Thomas! You certainly don't suffer from insanity you enjoy it too thoroughly. Too bad I don't live closer Mike, I'd be more than happy to show your striker how to adjust the valves in your car or maybe arrange the plug wires. We'll leave painting it till he's large enough to use the textured roller. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 3 hours ago, JHCC said: I usually spend most of my forge time making tools, so today I thought I’d make a little something decorative and practical: a back scratcher. Little to the left. Ah. A little flatter tip and some teeth will get more area but it looks good and functional. I'm SURE you've tried it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 The only change I’d make would be to draw it out a bit longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoMike Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 2 hours ago, Frosty said: We don't need no steenkeen jury Thomas! You certainly don't suffer from insanity you enjoy it too thoroughly. Too bad I don't live closer Mike, I'd be more than happy to show your striker how to adjust the valves in your car or maybe arrange the plug wires. We'll leave painting it till he's large enough to use the textured roller. Frosty The Lucky. Too bad indeed, Frosty. Quality work takes time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 1 hour ago, JHCC said: The only change I’d make would be to draw it out a bit longer. I gave one I made a curve in the shaft and I dont have to reach back as far to hit square on my back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudman Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Just getting familiar with a new hammer from Cliff Dufton. Pardon the poor technique, still learning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 3 hours ago, MotoMike said: Too bad indeed, Frosty. Quality work takes time. Indeed Mike. Every youngster needs a Weird Uncle Jerry. Kids are less likely to experiment with dangerous things in dangerous ways if someone shows them how to push the limits carefully. Not bad Mudman, nice anvil I like it. Next time you draw a taper draw it on the far edge so you aren't hitting the anvil with the hammer. Use "Half face" blows half the hammer's face on the anvil, half off. Keep the end of the taper on the anvil's edge and work back. Search out Brian Brazeal's how to videos on Youtube. I use his technique for drawing tapers and I've tried many before settling on his. Nice hammer you're going to learn to love it. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudman Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Thank you. It has served me well, I've been keeping an eye out for something with a horn/ saving for a Nimba. But never seem to see any for a reasonable price or in reasonable condition. I have a bad habit of trying too many things before I get good at any of them. Normally I stand parallel to the anvil, and decided to try the "regular" method. Didn't quite work for me. Tried Brian's method as well, which I really like. But again, too much switching around on my end. Forging A.D.D. perhaps? On Brian's method, do you ever have trouble with developing a twist when going octagon? Thank you, it's a mighty fine hammer. I almost have too many actually.. 21 to be exact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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