Hotshoein4 (Mark) Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Hoof pick and bottle cap opener combo. For the horse owner or farrier that enjoys a cold beverage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 11 hours ago, JHCC said: Thanks! No, I don’t have a belt grinder. I forged close to shape, rough ground on a 6” bench grinder (after some initial shaping with an angle grinder), and then “filed” to final shape with HF diamond plates. Sharpening was with Japanese waterstones from my woodworking days. That being the case. I like it all the better... You smoothness and straight, flat blade is awesomeness to behold.. Few people realize what 90% of the knives and such were actually finished to when done by hand.. I have an old French bayonet dated 1828 and its not perfect by todays standards but it's wonderfully hand made an a mighty fine example of craftsmans ship.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 1 hour ago, jlpservicesinc said: That being the case. I like it all the better. Thanks, Jennifer. There's a lot about it that I'm not satisfied with, but I felt okay about it going out the door. 1 hour ago, jlpservicesinc said: You smoothness and straight, flat blade is awesomeness to behold. That's all careful lighting and soft focus to hide the flaws! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 11 hours ago, ThomasPowers said: As I recall oil in the air would degrade the pvc from the inside of the pipe making it more fragile over time. Do you have a filter between the compressor and the pipe run? Yes there are two water separators/filters in line. The run of pipe is short (ten feet) and I just checked my pipe and it's rated at 600psi (not the current 450psi). I guess the older schedule 40 was made to a higher standard than the current junk. Another thing is my compressor is only run when air is needed not like a lot of commercial systems where the compressor is on all the time. I'm not recommending that anyone use schedule 40 for their air delivery system and had I known about the problem in '85, I would have used black steel pipe & fittings. I'll fabricate a sheet metal shield system to be sure mine is safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Wouldn't it be about the same trouble to retrofit to metal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans Richter Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Listen to some wise guys on IFI and build another gas forge. This time smaller and with an air forced burner. Go’s much better with the power hammer and have less dragon breath on the exhaust. So the shop roof is lees in danger and speed and result are so much better. Call him tender Ms.Piggy. Also create multiple connectors in the shop for pressured air because of the needs of hammer, forge and melting furnace. So now it’s time to make some new stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausfire Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 On 15/11/2017 at 3:45 PM, Hotshoein4 (Mark) said: Hoof pick and bottle cap opener combo. For the horse owner or farrier that enjoys a cold beverage. Nice pick! Always like these double-use ideas. After today's demo, I played around with a couple of aircraft engine bolts and made a pair of door pulls. Don't know what the steel is, but it was hard work punching the holes. Takes a good shine though and the hot brass adds a bit of highlight. No finish applied. An original bolt is in the centre of the pic. It's handy when you know an aircraft engineer, as these through bolts are replaced regularly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Nice door pulls Aus. I could see where there would be many uses for those bolts. I need an aircraft mechanic friend haha. I see what is unmistakably a kitty down there waiting patiently for some attention. Or just sleeping. One or the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustAnotherViking Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Its a bit rough, but for my second 'completed' item, i'm quite pleased with how it turned out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotshoein4 (Mark) Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 I'm impressed with everyone's work. Thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubalcain2 Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 JAB, not bad at all. Keep it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 32 minutes ago, Hotshoein4 (Mark) said: I'm impressed with everyone's work. Thanks for sharing Show us yours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotshoein4 (Mark) Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 1 minute ago, JHCC said: Show us yours! I have a few times!!!! Lol. I'm a work in progress hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotshoein4 (Mark) Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 This is called a sidebone shoe. Specialty shoe for horses. This is a miniature version of one you'd nail on a horse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 I guess that for hot-shoeing something that small, a cigarette lighter makes a lot of sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotshoein4 (Mark) Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Lol yes!! Hahahahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 that is funny.. Here's what I made today.. its for another how to video series on Non welded ring made into a heart but I am experimenting with cameras and lighting so the footage isn't great.. I need a little wider lens.. This is as forged.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Awesome heart Jlp. I really appreciate the vids, keep them rolling. I'm learning a lot. Had a car in the shop today with a dent in the quarter panel that could benefit from some new style dent repair rods. While I was at it I made a couple other styles that have helped me. Mostly trunk lid springs ( awesome small spring steel by the way) and some unknown round bar. These as others I've made are all experimental but when they work, wow do they save time and make me money quicker. All for accessing holes in panels that are already there that I can access the dents. I have seen dent wizards drill holes in panels where it isn't as visible ( as in door jambs) then put a plastic plug in it after but in my line of work I don't have that luxury. Has to be clean and factory. So when I have a tail light wire harness hole or something that's all I have to utilize. Otherwise I'm using weld on studs and burning the back side of the panel. Still apply corrosion protection but the least invasive way is best. ( and quicker ) Other then that I finished up yet another 3 tine fork that I messed up. Finished it out tho. I'll get it eventually. Getting good at spoons but forks are tough. Especially 3 tine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasent Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 I like the fork. Just imperfect enough. Reminds me of the nightmare before Christmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Haha thanks. The main downfall with it are the cracks at the base of the fork part. Hard to see after cleanup. I'm less worried about uneven tines and stuff. Tho I'm sure this would function well enough for a long time without abuse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranchmanben Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Not exactly forge related but I finished up a short vise stand and made a small filing vise. Still need to hang some little hooks or something or other the hang my files from. The filing vise was purpose built for filing on spur rowels, The Lady is getting a set of spurs for Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Very cool. Who's your friend hanging out in the pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anachronist58 Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 3 hours ago, Ranchmanben said: The filing vise was purpose built for filing on spur rowels, Love that cam actuated filing vise. Robert Taylor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranchmanben Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Thank you fellas. Das, that’a my buddy’s dog Bandit. She’s a good dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Stephens Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Ranchmanben, That is a very nice vise. Thanks for sharing , does the cam hold everything tight? Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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