matt87 Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Nice score Keith! You probably know already, but it can't hurt to remind (and you never know who else might read this), that is likely lead paint; be careful and take all appropriate precautions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithh999 Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 fortunately after setting the pieces in the parts cleaner the paint almost rubs off...im using a cleaner soaked mini wire brush for the harder spots....also since the bed wont fit in the cleaner tub im using oven cleaner to remove the paint and gunk....works great!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rods8833 Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 this is another try ill figure it out eventually! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt87 Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 A 4" jaw, 50lbish leg vise apeared on my doorstep an hour ago... set me back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmercier Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 These followed me home in the last week. First is a giant shop fan, with a huge 1/2 horse motor on the back. The top is 36" around. and the second is a large screw press in perfect working condition the thing is quite large, combined weight of top and bottom around 500 to lbs, the top alone weighing around 250 or so. I need to make dies for it now, that and my treadle hammer. I'll need to make top and bottom die holders for the flypress such that I can use the same dies on the hammer and the press =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Two pickup loads of coal followed me home one time and all it cost me was the gas and time to get it, with the price of coal I wont have to buy coal for the next couple of years im thinking...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted January 16, 2008 Author Share Posted January 16, 2008 Angus Go to the top of the forum page and click on User CP Click on edit profile Go to the bottom of the page, enter your location and save. We would like to know where in the world your located. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinD Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 M. F. Co. Millers Falls Mass power hacksaw I won in "iron in the hat" at the Bealer guild meeting yesterday. The moving parts are a little sticky but move freely by hand. I need to figure out a motor and gearing to turn it at 40 rpm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeatGuy Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 Trumpf CN900 co-ordinated copy nibble machine. Traded for Pullmax P5 nibbler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 Keep your eye open for a junked treadmill; they have adjustable speed motors that should work a treat on that saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinD Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 I have just such a treadmill. Hmmm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Salvati Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 Trumpf CN900 co-ordinated copy nibble machine. Traded for Pullmax P5 nibbler. NICE FIND! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irnsrgn Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 remember kevin, they cut on the pull stroke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinD Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Thanks Jr. I'm learning a lot about these saws. (I hope these links work)Video of Millers Falls saw - Practical Machinist - The Manufacturing ForumMillers Falls color - Practical Machinist - The Manufacturing Forumthis old saw again.... - Practical Machinist - The Manufacturing ForumHP needed to run a power hacksaw - Practical Machinist - The Manufacturing Forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Dean Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 M. F. Co. Millers Falls Mass power hacksaw I won in "iron in the hat" at the Bealer guild meeting yesterday. The moving parts are a little sticky but move freely by hand. I need to figure out a motor and gearing to turn it at 40 rpm. Another idea for a motor is the wire feed from a mig welder. You can also have speed control for cutting alloys. My best friend rigged one of these up to lift a 200#+ man up during a Cristmas Choir program at our church a few years back. The motor and gearbox will pull a car easy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmercier Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 No quite following me home, I had to hunt it down and pay a lot for it, but I'll finally be able to start teaching myself to weld with my stick welder. 44 feet of 8/3 SOOW at 2.03 / ft, and the ends to plug it in my dryer outlet and plug my AC buzz box in the other end, total cost 118 including tax. Lot cheaper than i could have bought the equivalent for pre-made.http://www.tharkis.com/images/temp/extensioncord.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wassomeoneelse Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Hi. I have been lurking on this forum now for the past four months. Slowly accumalating tools, anvil, post vice, and a homebuilt forge. A good friend of mine called and let me know that he found a place in MS that had some blacksmithing supplies. I believe at last count we got 3 sledgehammers in the range of 12-16 lbs, 7 blowers, 3 anvils, 6 post vice, 1 dayton 1/3 hp motor (buffer), 4 pipe wrenches, 2 pipe wrench, 3 cross peen hammers, 3 coal forges, 1 tuyere, 1x 25 gallon pot, 1x 35 gallon pot, 1 large drill press, an old chesse cutter and 2 corn shuckers (something like that). This gentleman has more stuff than you can shake a stick at. All these items need work, but I figure that if we restore them all, I will learn alot about the fundamentals of the tools we use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wassomeoneelse Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Picture that I took of the post vices didnt come out but this is the rest of the stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Anvils look like Vulcans; are they "quiet" ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat pete Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Thomas ...what anvils????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted T Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 wassomeoneelse, Your treasure find causes me to smile. I believe you are hooked by the blacksmith spirit. I am rarely surprised, but most of the time I am amazed to see what blacksmiths consider to be treasure. It seems as though as a person becomes more skilled as a blacksmith they see things with a different eye for value. This is just my thoughts about a blacksmiths point of view, verses a non-blacksmith point of view when evaluating the value of scrap steel, old or broken objects constructed out of metal. There will most likely be a difference of opinion about the possibility for rejuvenating the useful life of old, broken, and discarded metal materials by a non-blacksmith who is speaking with a blacksmith By understanding the restoration process possibilities, a skilled blacksmith can sometimes do wonders to refurbish or re-designate the use of materials. Before the end of the 2nd world war, a blacksmith was considered as a highly valued individual because he could restore life into broken or worn metal objects. After the war was over, we jumped right on the fast track of becoming a society heading toward becoming a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keykeeper Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Wassomeoneelse: NICE SCORE! Any of it for sale? LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveh Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 my blacksmithing adventure started 2.5yrs. ago when my wifes friend asked me if i would like the anvil in her yard,it turned out to be a 333lb peter wright in very good shape ,also it had been painted to look better in her garden for almost 20yrs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 http://www.iforgeiron.com/forum/attachments/f7/5067d1201572770-followed-me-home-028_640x480.jpg Looks like 3 vulcan anvils to me; course you posted the picture... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wassomeoneelse Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Well, I know for sure that all three anvils will need major restoration. One of them was hit at least four times with something heavy (can see the dents in the top) and a piece came off from under the top layer of steel. One is definately a vulcan. One has no markings and the other has what looks like a crescent moon on it, but can not make out the writing on it. I think it may say Sou"""" something. We plan on trying to restore life to them by cleaning, heating, and welding them. May be iffy, but it kills me to just see them sitting there. The three forges all need work on the legs, blowers, one needs a leather belt, all blowers need to be taken apart and cleaned really really well. One for sure has all the metal blades rotted on it. We are thinking about cutting new ones out of tin and riveting them onto the part that holds them. The leg vices all need something or other done to them. A few are missing the sleeve that holds the screw and some are also missing the back nut that the screw turns in. Two legs are bent, but can be straightened. ETC ETC! As for these items being put up for sale, of course. The only thing that is on my mind now is determining what I would like to keep and what to sale. I currently have (not counting this stuff we just bought) is a 100# Hay Budden, 100 # Fisher, 210# Peter Wright (needs some light welding done to it), and a 175 # Arm and Hammer that is in excellent trim fighting shape that I am currently paying on. I do not own a post vice, decent coal forge or a blower. Out of the stuff I have showing, one of the post vice is about 5" wide and is quite beefy at about 70ish lbs. Definately a keeper. I will probably keep one of the extra 4" vice for a second one. As far as the blowers go, we will have to replace the legs on the two that came with stands. I would like to keep one of those. Also, I would like to keep the forge that came with the twisty handle and blower just for ole times sake. Any recommendations on how much equipment a smith should have would be appreciated. I am not a believer in the more the merrier. I guess what I am suggesting is, Ex. "How many post vice would you have in a shop?", how many blowers would you suggest a smith keep around?, ETC. Also, if you have any ideas on how to fix these items, any hints, leads, how to make parts, etc would be appreciated. Send me a PM and I will answer. Thanks, Bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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