Mark Ling Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share Posted October 10, 2017 Thanks Ya'll! I was wondering if someone would notice the copper rivets, glad you like them. Zeroclick- Thank you very much, your on your way in the right direction, just keep on keeping on! Thank you Jasent, This one is not for him, but I have one almost the same that is going to him. Littleblacksmith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFC Snuffy Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 What did I make in the shop today? Scrap. Out of a $20 end mill... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Lovely start to a decorative punching tool that's held at the flat on the shaft. (or even a plain and simple center punch) If life gives you lemons---make margaritas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Yep, I milled a hardy hole in a forklift for for a friend with a solid carbide cutter like that. Light cuts due to the length. You can also try stepping it down , then doing a final full face pass. I had to go around a few times until the bit finally stopped flexing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFC Snuffy Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 This is really deep water for me. Neither I nor my brother-in-law, who owns the mill, are machinists. He's had some vo-tech training years ago, but neither of us really know what we're doing. I stepped down about halfway through with a smaller end mill, then decided to switch to the longer LOC rather than trying to flip the block over and set it all back up again. I got two sides cut and nicely finished and was feeling pretty good, then *PING*. He won't be using the mill anytime soon, so we left the workpiece clamped in place. Once my replacement bits arrive, I guess I'll just have to take it slower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Read up on speeds and feeds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergely Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Well, my friends, I'm in a crisis, I must tell. Haven't got done anything again today, and I should have done very much. Waves are way above my head as much as I can see. Feeling very down... Gergely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Best of luck to you getting back on track Gergely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 This happens to all of us. Don't beat yourself up over this. Just ride the waves until you find the flow again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 When I'm overwhelmed I've learned to start with small steps that I can get done and gradually work up to the big stuff getting *something* done gives me the confidence that I can do other things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 I've "hit the wall" many times in the past 30 years when it came to forging. Sometimes I would just change the shape of small stock, square to round or round to square because for me hammering on hot steel is therapeutic. At our last BOA meeting it was decided the trade item for this month would be something made out of rebar. Good grief what to make. I decided to make a door pull. I started out with no idea what it would look like. I had made one some twenty years ago for our new PD that the architects had failed to include in the plans. All in all I'm happy with the way it turned out. It could also be used as a towel rack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judson Yaggy Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 4 hours ago, ThomasPowers said: When I'm overwhelmed I've learned to start with small steps that I can get done and gradually work up to the big stuff getting *something* done gives me the confidence that I can do other things. Amen. Good advise there. Hope things work out friend Gergely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Ling Posted October 12, 2017 Author Share Posted October 12, 2017 As corny as this may sound Gergely, when your down the only way is up! Hang in there, take it a little at a time. Mom says I got to get my rear in bed, and Im not so good at encouragement, but I pray that you get back on your feet and in the swing of things again. If I was closer I'd give you a hand. Littleblacksmith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausfire Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Sorry to hear you're feeling down, Gergely. Hope you're back to forging soon; we all enjoy seeing your work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Comtois Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Got another load of used horseshoes from my source. Spent some time messing around with a few. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Many times the farrier will leave the nails in the old shoe. When you get back to the shop, remove ALL the nails from the shoes. Those nails are looking for some flesh to tear and they are not the most sanitary piece of metal to cause an open scratch or wound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Nice Chris. I'm going to have to make some of those pumpkins! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Ling Posted October 12, 2017 Author Share Posted October 12, 2017 48 minutes ago, Glenn said: Many times the farrier will leave the nails in the old shoe. When you get back to the shop, remove ALL the nails from the shoes. Those nails are looking for some flesh to tear and they are not the most sanitary piece of metal to cause an open scratch or wound. Yes what he said. Ive had one go through a boot once not fun. Also once they get rusted the nails are rusted in place and you have to punch them out to remove them. dont ask me how I know all this. Littleblacksmith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Heating in a blacksmith's forge will often loosen up rusted nails. Beware of excess hot crud coming off as you work on it.. About time for a tetanus booster, thanks for the reminder (my PCP wants me to get a booster every 5 years instead of every 10 like "normal" people). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergely Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Dear All, Thank you for all the kind words, it helped a lot. I managed to get some things done in the workshop and of course I enjoyed it very much. I wanted to take pictures but in the middle of the afternoon I successfully applied a brand new 9" cutting disc at full speed on my left thigh. I got off with a minor wound - if we compare to what these grinders can cause to human flesh. Spent the rest of the evening in the ER. All this because I was stupid enough to not turn off the grinder, and remove a hanging piece of steel with hand. No, I wanted to proceed quickly. Now here is quick for me, isn't it? Anyway, thank God I have so light surface wound that I can walk and stand without further problems or pain. The funniest thing was that in the ER they taped it together! I was worried if it got stiched or sew but modern times: strips of tape hold together the two parts Bests to you! Gergely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeroclick Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 16 hours ago, Chris Comtois said: Got another load of used horseshoes from my source. Spent some time messing around with a few. Nice hearts, and the pumpkins are really cool. 3 hours ago, Gergely said: Dear All, Thank you for all the kind words, it helped a lot. I managed to get some things done in the workshop and of course I enjoyed it very much. I wanted to take pictures but in the middle of the afternoon I successfully applied a brand new 9" cutting disc at full speed on my left thigh. I got off with a minor wound - if we compare to what these grinders can cause to human flesh. Spent the rest of the evening in the ER. All this because I was stupid enough to not turn off the grinder, and remove a hanging piece of steel with hand. No, I wanted to proceed quickly. Now here is quick for me, isn't it? Anyway, thank God I have so light surface wound that I can walk and stand without further problems or pain. The funniest thing was that in the ER they taped it together! I was worried if it got stiched or sew but modern times: strips of tape hold together the two parts Bests to you! Gergely Good grief you seem to be having a bad time of it, wish I could come over and lend a hand. Hope you heal quickly. Best wishes, Luke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anachronist58 Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 3 hours ago, Gergely said: The funniest thing was that in the ER they taped it together! Eh Gergely, I use tape quite often, but usually only for slices, not grind outs. May you heal quickly. Speaking for myself, wounds of the flesh are much easier to endure than the travails of the psyche - let us know brother, if you need to bend an ear. Robert Taylor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeroclick Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Perhaps an upgrade in your PPE for a short time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Comtois Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 15 hours ago, Glenn said: Many times the farrier will leave the nails in the old shoe. When you get back to the shop, remove ALL the nails from the shoes. Those nails are looking for some flesh to tear and they are not the most sanitary piece of metal to cause an open scratch or wound. Yep, I've had to pull LOTS of old, bent nails. I've also discovered that the "material" in the creases does not burn out in the forge, rather it bakes in like fired clay. I try not too hard to think about it as I respiratored up and took the wire wheel to them.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Comtois Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 On 10/13/2017 at 2:34 AM, Gergely said: I successfully applied a brand new 9" cutting disc at full speed on my left thigh. I got off with a minor wound - if we compare to what these grinders can cause to human flesh. Spent the rest of the evening in the ER. All this because I was stupid enough to not turn off the grinder, and remove a hanging piece of steel with hand. Yikes! So glad you weren't injured any worse! I was trying to finish up that pumpkin after a long day and ran my thumb across the wire wheel - fortunately pulled back in time to avoid stripping the ENTIRE layer of skin. Hope things turn around for you soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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