JustAnotherViking Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 Today I made a set of bolts for the shed doors so I can pin them open when the forge is lit (in windy conditions, to stop them blowing closed) Naturally I measured wrong and had to make a second set of bolts. Fortunately they were a bit better matched than the first try. Got all the parts installed. Tomorrow I'll drill holes in the concrete slabs outside the shed and see if they work. May have to add another piece or two for stability or make a third set of bolts but using bigger stock, possibly round instead of square so it's tighter in the brackets... Or shrink my brackets... We shall see. Might also have to replace the other factory made bolts and brackets that came installed to something of a similar aesthetic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorenzo 1SG Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 Not so much what I did today, but, what I did recently for Christmas presents. A branding iron, split cross, and a fire poker (the scroll at the handle works as a bottle opener). They went over very well, especially since most didn’t know I’d even started this amazing hobby. I get a lot of inspiration from this site so feel free to critique, I’m thick skinned and always looking for advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wana be Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Cradle I just finished for a customers first grandchild from Cherry & Iron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave51B Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 wana be.....that cradle ROCKS......nice work Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausfire Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 That cradle is a real heirloom piece. What a treasure! And nice work on the cross, Lorenzo. Great texture and colour. Well done. Viking: Cool-looking bolts. Very nice finish. Oil? Wax? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustAnotherViking Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Wire wheel then boiled linseed oil. Nothing fancy. Santa brought me some bees wax, so I'll have to try a few pieces with it later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Stephens Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Very Nice, Wana be. Like Aus, I think this is an instant heirloom. If the flat bottom is removable, you should type up the story of it's making, and place inside. Be sure to include your name and date. Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave51B Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 wana be, I do have one question tho. What is the reason for the hole in the middle of the iron rail on the bottom? Life is Good Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubalcain2 Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 My first go at electroetching. Pretty stoked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wana be Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Hi Dave it's just a punched & to drifted hole to break up an otherwise straight bar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51 Papy Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Wana be great job you maybe surprised home many of the family's babies get to use the cradle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave51B Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Thanks , wana be.......again......nice work Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave51B Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 On 12/20/2017 at 7:49 PM, Irondragon Forge & Clay said: Sneaky Snake Cobra I have a farrier buddy that stopped by last week and drop off 5 used rasp, with a challenge that we would each make a snake to compare. The cobra seems a perfect fit. I started it last night, but am trying to figure out how long to draw it out to. Irondragon, do you think you could give me a help with that? I need to make the eye punch as well. Thanks Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 She started with a 17 1/4 inch rasp. The only thing drawn out was the tang for the tail. The one posted, she welded mild steel to the tang to make a longer tail. Formed the head by flattening it and then rolled the body on the anvil step between face & cutting table and then final shaped it. Long tail Standard tail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhutton Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arkie Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 On 12/26/2017 at 1:25 PM, JustAnotherViking said: Today I made a set of bolts for the shed doors so I can pin them open when the forge is lit (in windy conditions, to stop them blowing closed) Nice looking door bolts. If I may make a suggestion...if you drill holes in the concrete, consider using some steel pipe inserts. Have pipe with an inside diameter sufficient to accommodate the bolt and drill the holes to accept the pipe outside diameter. Tap into the holes. With the inserts, you will be less likely to wallow out the bare concrete holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave51B Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Thanks Irondragon.....that helps a bunch. Life is good Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustAnotherViking Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 7 hours ago, arkie said: if you drill holes in the concrete, consider using some steel pipe inserts. Many thanks for the suggestion. I don't have anything suitable on hand, but I'll keep that in mind and keep an eye out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustAnotherViking Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 The first thing I finished off today was a towel ring Next up was a simple bracket to hold the grinder when not in use. It ain't pretty, but it is functional. Next up... You guessed it... Another bottle opener! Time now for a quick lunch then back to it. Frost everywhere and I have the only roof in sight with no ice on it... Perfect hobby for this weather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausfire Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 21 hours ago, JustAnotherViking said: Frost everywhere and I have the only roof in sight with no ice on it... Perfect hobby for this weather I would have liked some frost on the roof for today's demo. Knocked off early - just too hot to continue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 -4F here this morning.. what I would give to be complaining about the temps being to hot.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustAnotherViking Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 I'd much prefer to be complaining about the cold. At least you can put on more layers, light a fire. Too hot and there's only so much you can strip off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustAnotherViking Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 After adding the new bolts to the doors, I decided today that I'm going to have to change the rest of the door hardware to match. This was the first piece to go: So far I've just changed the bolt. I shall have to aquire some suitably sized stock and make matching replacements for the other bracket parts To be continued... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judson Yaggy Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 6 hours ago, jlpservicesinc said: -4F here this morning.. what I would give to be complaining about the temps being to hot. If I stoke the shop woodstove to capacity in the evening I can keep the shop 35-40deg.F. above ambient the following morning. Of course it was -15 this morning...BEFORE wind chill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeroclick Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 I made this bottle opener today, also managed to recover a leaf i was making the other day which was good. I also made another horseshoe heart that i am happy with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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