alexandr Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 Almost the finish line. A set of bar stools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 39 minutes ago, Ted Ewert said: twisting tool That is one of those why didn't I think of that...brilliant in it's simplicity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 What is the distance between the two holes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Ewert Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 There's 1 inch between holes. That measurement was arbitrary. Also, the rods don't stay straight back after twisting. You have to realign the rods to move the jig back, which is easy while it's still hot. A piece of thicker stock would keep the rods straight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 Or welding on a couple of bits of tube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Ewert Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 I welded a piece of half inch on and it does work better. Straightening it out in a bottom fuller also helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWISTEDWILLOW Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Ted, is that your homemade swage block in the picture? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandalfgreen Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 I say yes looks like cement on the side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Ewert Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Yes it is. Works good and I use it quite often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Glad to hear it's holding up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SinDoc Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 That looks awesome Alexandr. You keep teasing me with those really nice lighting pieces, you'll end up shipping one to the states for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexandr Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 2 hours ago, SinDoc said: That looks awesome Alexandr. You keep teasing me with those really nice lighting pieces, you'll end up shipping one to the states for me Thank you! I will definitely send it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluerooster Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Using chainsaw is cheating. And thanx for the info Arkie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arkie Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 bluerooster, you're welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBones Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 Thought it may be time to change the blade in my hacksaw. This one is getting just a bit dull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisCA Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 I started lifting the beams into place on my shed/smithy. On my own and using hand power only. Made this ladder thingy: Then I had to winch it across the diagonal boards and then I have to lift it on to the center post. But I got it figured out, I got two winches and will make a simple crane to winch it in place. Tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexandr Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 I installed it a year ago. Today I photographed it in its finished form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donal Harris Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 What was the wooden thing you posted above, Alexandr? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexandr Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 21 minutes ago, DHarris said: What was the wooden thing Hi! Oak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 That's how they attach wooden legs in Russia D. The holes for the pins are hard to see but they're there. I'm betting it's a wooden form for a wall sconce. I kind of like the wooden leg bracket better, it sounds more old school blacksmitherly. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandalfgreen Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 DennisCA If have use Block and tackle will be much easier. I love pulleys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Ewert Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Dennis CA, nice work so far. That beam looks heavy. I assume you get a fair amount of snow there. How thick is the floor going to be? Do you have a power hammer, or plan to get one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donal Harris Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 It does sort of look like Long John Silver’s leg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisCA Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 2 hours ago, Ted Ewert said: Dennis CA, nice work so far. That beam looks heavy. I assume you get a fair amount of snow there. How thick is the floor going to be? Do you have a power hammer, or plan to get one? I am going to leave it with a gravel floor for now, but maybe in the future I will cast a concrete floor. I don't have a power hammer and no definite plans for one at this stage, will have to see how this develops with time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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