Laura dicurcio Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 We have some coal that is free to a good home!! I am just trying to get the hang of posting to this group (not a blacksmith). We're located in Takoma Park in home built in 1884. My husband just moved it out of the basement "coal room" to the yard due to making needed repairs. We'd love for someone to come get it. I can post a photo as soon as I figure out how to, or email one. If you need help loading your truck or a hauling company we know a nice local person we could direct you to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmccustomknives Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 My buddy called me and asked, "want some coal?". :o YES! He brought it too me. Too all you guy's that find those $20 hay buddens :P . I'm guessing about 500lbs, one cart full had already made it around to the shop. I'll have to put him a thank you together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianinsa Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 So that is "lump" coal!-beatiful- Break it down before you put it in the forge? :D Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 So that is "lump" coal!-beatiful- Break it down before you put it in the forge? :D Ian Ian, Ian, Ian, you guys down under must have dinky little bitty forges, that IS broken down. :rolleyes: Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianinsa Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Frosty he's from Alabama not Texas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmccustomknives Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Frosty he's from Alabama not Texas! Well, in full disclosure; You can take a Texan out of Texas but you can't take Texas out of the Texan. Yep, I'm 100% east Texas outlaw. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Well, in full disclosure; You can take a Texan out of Texas but you can't take Texas out of the Texan. Yep, I'm 100% east Texas outlaw. :D No matter Ian, I won't hold either against him, he probably just doesn't know any better. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianinsa Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Dean Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Well, in full disclosure; You can take a Texan out of Texas but you can't take Texas out of the Texan. Yep, I'm 100% east Texas outlaw. :D What part of East TEXAS ya from? I'm just east of Longview Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel.85 Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 7hp 80gallon, Barely used Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wroughton Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 Racine Hydraulic shear cut. 12" x 16"? I'm pretty sure I could have done without but I just can't bear to see a machine like this head to the scrapyard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Daniel, you may want to leave it on the pallet. Mine has been on the shipping pallet since I bought it almost a couple of decades ago. The wood doesn't slide around on the concrete, and I haven't had to bolt it down. It has worked great for me this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianinsa Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Racine Hydraulic shear cut. 12 Naw you need it!(what I tell myself anyway) :D All tools give the av. Blacksmith a Fix. Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbruce Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Nice load of freebies from good neighbor Brian..........A bunch of horseshoe steel bars in odd sizes; 7/8''x 5/16'', 3/4''x5/16'' and some 3/4'' half round much to my surprise.........Some 1'' mechanical tubing w/a 5/8'' hole and some weird bearings with a 1 1/4'' dia hole with hard shafting. Anybody know what these bearings are for? Thx, mb Just went to load my booty onto the steel rack....disturbed a wasp nest and got stung in the ear. I'll get the little buggers this evening when it cools down.......... :ph34r: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yahoo2 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Its a linear or slide bearing, designed to run along a fixed shaft. Once you get your eye in, you spot them everywhere. Is the half round stainless for cutting into woodruff keys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neg Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Just bought this for $15. It's 2"x2"x4". I'm guessing it's an old dog head or file cutters hammer, am I right or does this hammer have another use? Either way it's unusual and I'm sure I'll find something to do with it. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbruce Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Is the half round stainless for cutting into woodruff keys? No, It's common HR......Great for collars or........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron woodrow Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 picked up my two free standing drill presses and milling machine (1.2tonne) yesterday- photos pending...... now I need to go back for my 3.8tonne radial arm drill.... now I just need a shed with 3 phase...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhw Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 My buddy called me and asked, "want some coal?". :o YES! He brought it too me. Too all you guy's that find those $20 hay buddens :P . I'm guessing about 500lbs, one cart full had already made it around to the shop. I'll have to put him a thank you together. The yellowish material suggests the presents of sulpher in the rock . Supher contamination may cause problems for blacksmiths. It may well be useful but there are problems with corrosion and welding that you must learn to work with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Macbruce, those linear bearings can come in real handy, or sell them off with the shafting. New they are pricey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbruce Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Macbruce, those linear bearings can come in real handy, or sell them off with the shafting. New they are pricey. I googled those puppies right away and they retail for $170 each! I'm testing the waters on Ebay for half that with a single and a pair....... :ph34r: They are NOS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazz Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Neg, I think your "hammer" is a poise or sliding weight for a scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Neg, I think your "hammer" is a poise or sliding weight for a scale. That's good news Neg you may have stumbled into a little poise at last. Congratulations! <snicker> Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Johnnie Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 This fell into my trailer today. 5ft diameter x 6" 1/4" I know a very friendly french magpie who loves what I do and gives out lots of freebies. Obviously it was an old cart wheel.........just couldn't say no. Problem is now what to do with it. Seems a shame to chop it up, must have been quite a feat to make this over a hundred years ago. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Oh I don't know, it's generally much easier to make a large circle than a small one. I suppose it depends on how much wrought iron is available and if you have any ideas for it. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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