Daswulf Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 Took the girls to the fleamarket sunday. While they got to mostly ridein the wagon most of the time, I had to pull it. Here are my finds. The girls got some toys tho they took an interest in some of the rusty junk that dad likes. $18 spent on the toys and pictured cost $8. And for most of the rusty old tools I gave the guy an extra dollar just because. He only asked $2. The skillet which is a lodge was $3. And the two little solid metal cans were $1. each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 Looks like a pretty good haul and great the kids had fun. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sails. ~ Semper Paratus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott NC Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 Fruitfull day at the fleamarket, Aric. I sometimes throw in a few extra $ as well, just because. I got a good deal on a scale recently and the ladies junk shop will be getting my business in the future. It depends on who your dealing with. I've always liked the word lagniappe. It goes both ways and it creates good will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 The guy was generous with his offer. Least an extra buck was in order lol. Said he was sick of loading up the stuff. Thats my kinda deal. Give me your rusty, give me your burden, I will lift it so you dont have to again. The drill augers screamed jellyfish tentacles so i was more than happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rojo Pedro Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 Hi Gang. It been awhile since I have had a chance to forge but I did pick these up at a swap meet yesterday -$12 does anyone know what the narrow sledge would be used for?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 Stonecutting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad J. Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 Stopped by a mechanics shop today and got some half shafts and a junk yard and got 6 coil springs to make punches and other tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 Good haul, those half shaft c/v joint's have some neat stuff inside ball bearing's and bearing cages. I think it was JHCC that made his daughter a very nice bracelet from one of the cages. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sails. ~ Semper Paratus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 Yup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 A local fellow was cleaning out his garage and sold me a box of his tools for $20. Haven’t tested the round bar yet, but I’m hoping it’s drill rod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott NC Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 I like that saw and the old metal spring clamp, among other things. Not bad for 20 bux.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 You can’t see the bag too well, but it’s full of those little stamped steel wrenches that come with “some assembly required” stuff, along with a nice set of stop collars for drill bits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 That is a neat old spring clamp. Good score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad J. Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 Got a custom hat and a couple shirts with my touchmark made, also got a pair of micarta scales a friend made delivered yesterday. First sets he's made and is very curious how they work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted June 24, 2023 Share Posted June 24, 2023 A few goodies from the ReStore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted June 25, 2023 Share Posted June 25, 2023 That nut splitter will come in very handy on those badly rusted tight nuts. I use mine with an impact wrench all the time. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sails. ~ Semper Paratus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavpilot2k Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Another stack of rasps from my local farrier. I've been doing a series of knives and rasp hawks with them. And yes, I always confirm they are good steel, since many are case-hardened. But the two farriers I get them from always buy high end rasps, usually Heller blue and green tang. I know some have said that they have come across case hardened Hellers, but every one I have gotten from my sources has tested out very good. They run $30+ each for the farrier, versus less expensive for the case-hardened. My test, which I do on every rasp before I use it (unless it is from the same lot number as a previously tested one) is to cut off the tang, heat it to orange, quench in water, put in a vise and whack it with a hammer (using eye pro). If they snap cleanly they are good to go. For knives I make from them I had been using Parks AAA, but have moved to Parks 50 for slightly better hardening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Knowing those are worn out and to be used for knife stock still doesn't prevent the cringe from running down my spine at seeing files stacked together. I'm not faulting you for it but it still makes me cringe. Nothing ruins good files like stacking them so they can bang and rub on each other. One of the farriers I get them from tosses old ones in a bucket and gives me the same cringe reaction every time I bum a couple. He knows and it gives him a chuckle. A cringe is a small price for good steel eh? Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George N. M. Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Cavpilot, how do you handle the teeth on the rasps? Do you grind them off or do you incoporate the teeth as a design feature (like Thomas' rasple snakes)? GNM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goods Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 Couple items follow me home from work: A couple shafts, a few bearings, a piece of 1/4” plate, and a ball screw. (Ball screw was 12’ long before we chopped it up to aid in transporting.) Keep it fun, David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Brouwers Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 David, What will you do with the bearings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goods Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 Not sure yet… I’ve got a bit of a collection going on at this point. I’ve got on cut up that I’m planning on using the outer race as a bead swage, but it’s something I haven’t gotten around to yet. They’re 52100 so the races will make good blades, but I really don’t make a whole lot of knives. Time will tell. The ball screw is also 52100. At least one piece will go to iron-in-hat at one of our hammer-ins. I’ve go a plan for a small piece of it (if it pans, out I’ll share it and the story when it’s done). The rest will probably end up at tools of some sort eventually. Keep it fun, David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Brouwers Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 Ok, I have always wanted to keep small bearings, but the small amount of usable metal and the shininess has always kept me from keeping them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goods Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 Most the bearings I’ve kept are in the 1-1/2”~4” ID range. So, usually a good bit of material there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 The industrial surplus place often has ball screws, and I’ve often toyed with ideas for using one in a vise or a fly press. Alas, they don’t have enough friction for the former and it would be hard to build a sufficiently rigid frame to use them for the latter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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