jeremy k Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Dave - I was by no means getting after you on the authenticity of your stuff - you can always make a set of curtain type panels to drop down from the sides of your trailer to cover the trailer and wheels - also make it look like a stage - JK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FieryFurnace Posted February 21, 2009 Author Share Posted February 21, 2009 I'm didn't take it that way at all! Just clearing up why I was using unauthentic specs, and why I didn't want to use other unauthentic specs. I don't want put to much "drapery" around the edge! Ya know, an extra spark lands in the wrong place..... ....something like that on a larger scale!!!! The tire will be set back from the center, and the forge is to be moved forward to the very front of the trailer so that the tire cover will be well away from the firepot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 I have one suggestion I'm sure you've picked up on already Dave, just in case though. I suggest you set your forge so the blower and crank are not downwind. Hmmmm? Of course not having hair on your hands, arms, head, face, etc. isn't that unusual for a blacksmith. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Mulholland - Tetnum Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 :D ive seen that done before the but poofy sleve went and turned in to char cloth even if its not period try and roll up the sleves oh and good trailer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FieryFurnace Posted February 22, 2009 Author Share Posted February 22, 2009 Those sleeves aren't anything! Or my more formal outfit! Got ruffles on that one! Couldn't move my setup at that event, or I woulda been facing the trees! "Murphy's law says wherever you set up, the wind will blow smoke/fire to you!" Evil master mine Mr. Murphy Anyway, supposed to start welding tomorrow still, if the weather is fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I have lace on my one poofy sleeve shirt. I'm thinking maybe I need a Tam. Murphy will have the day I suppose. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FieryFurnace Posted February 23, 2009 Author Share Posted February 23, 2009 This figures! Ya know we bought the "no tank" wire (flux core) for our welder; well we got the plug hooked up and now we don't have any tips that will fit the flux core wire! It's .35 diam. and out of all the tips we have (5-6) they are ALL .30 or smaller! So, dad has gone to the store to get a bigger tip, another wire wheel, and I am going to work on cleaning the steel where it needs to be welded. (I'm on one of those unplanned, self made, water breaks right now!) Anyway, time to get back to work I suppose! Somebody feel sorry for me in my bad luck ok!!!!! Say something like, "happens to me all the time," "don't worry bout it," you'll think it was all worth it when you get it done" etc!!!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keykeeper Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Ah, Hah. Looks like Mr. Murphy has visited you, Dave. But anyway, "happens to me all the time," "don't worry bout it", "you'll think it was all worth it when you get it done". There, that work? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FieryFurnace Posted February 23, 2009 Author Share Posted February 23, 2009 AHHHH! Thank you! I feel SOOOO much better!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 If that's the worst that happens this will be an auspicious project. I like something to go wrong right off the bat and get it over with. Something almost always goes wrong when I do things and the longer it takes the worse it usually is. If something doesn't go wrong at all it makes me really jumpy and I may have trust issues with the project for a long long time. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FieryFurnace Posted February 25, 2009 Author Share Posted February 25, 2009 I finally got some pictures of the trailer! We got the axel mounted today. I had to go back to the steel warehouse and get some extra frame work in order to mount the axle. I also had to get some more flux core wire (My trailer ate the other roll!) and I went ahead and got the primer/paint. I bought the good stuff; the kind you put hardner in and put in the air compressor spray gun. Total bill for thinner, paint, primer, hardner and more thinner was $126! However, I bought a gallon of each paint/primer so I should have quite a bit left over! I'll post those pixs as soon as they upload! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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FieryFurnace Posted February 25, 2009 Author Share Posted February 25, 2009 Here are the rest! That's all for now! I think the pictures are pretty self explanatory. More tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Cool! Is there any particular reason you underslung the axle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FieryFurnace Posted February 26, 2009 Author Share Posted February 26, 2009 (edited) underslung? That mean putting the axle where the wheels are under the trailer? If so, it's for CW reenacting so I need the wheels as out of site as possible. They will also be covered with burlap or canvas. It also elevated the forge to the perfect working height! Here are some more pix! There is the complete coal box! 1 1/2' x 1 1/2' x 2 1/2' overveiw "fore to aft!" Cutting the fire pot hole in the forge plate! ME! Fondly caressing my Champion #40! More coming! Winting for them to upload! Edited February 26, 2009 by FieryFurnace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FieryFurnace Posted February 26, 2009 Author Share Posted February 26, 2009 (edited) And here are the rest... Fire pot! 1/4" plate. I prefer 1/2 but couldn't get any smaller pieces! Air slits in the fore pot! This is the pipe that will make up most of the air duc! I'm hoping to do a weighted ash dump! I doubt I'll be able to work on it tomorrow but I'll have updates soon! Edited February 26, 2009 by FieryFurnace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FieryFurnace Posted February 26, 2009 Author Share Posted February 26, 2009 I cut the hole for the blower today! I have a piece of 1/4 plate for the forge that is about 5' x 2'. Obveously that is too big for the forge so the actual forge is going to be about 3' x 2'. May be a bit more than 4'. The blower is going to take up the rest and it will also give me a flat place to put hot steel tools or whatever. Well, I have to cut a hole so the air pipe can go through the plate to the bottom of the fire pot. That's what I did this morning. I can't recall if I mentioned this, but we are once again out of welding wire. I also need some 1/4x2 inch flat bar for the edges around the forge. So work on the trailer is suspended until we get those. Meanwhile I forged my first hinges for the tool/coal boxes. They turned out well, and on the pieces that will be upright I made it into a sort of J-hook. Pictures later! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 You're getting me excited Dave! Buy a couple extra contact tips and an extra spool of wire while you're there. You're killing me with these delays! Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FieryFurnace Posted February 27, 2009 Author Share Posted February 27, 2009 If it's killing you imagine what it's doing to ME! Bad weather here so I probably won't be able to work on it again 'till Monday! I hope to get all the welding done then and start the prep work for painting. I had all nice, for the most part clean, steel so I was hoping I wouldn't have to do much wire wheeling. Well, it rained all last night, and we are supposed to get more, so ALL the steel is turning nice redish brown. So much for not having to do too much prep work!:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 When I think of what it's doing to/for you, I think basic education for an ambitious young man. And today's lesson is about TARPS. Question #1. Find the value for X. Three minutes with a tarp and bungee cords = X hours worth of elbow grease. Sorry Dave. By now I'm sure you know I really can't help myself. The wife says I'm BAD. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FieryFurnace Posted February 27, 2009 Author Share Posted February 27, 2009 No extra tarps! One for the pigs, two for wood pile #1, one for wood pile #2 and zero for Dave's trailer!!! Managed to get some more welding wire. I went to a Napa auto parts because Ace didn't have any! Well, Napa had the 10 lb roll, so I took it to the counter and handed it to the lady, who took it, rung it up, looked inquiringly at me, (no doubt noticing my youth) and said, "Are you sure this is what you want?" To which I replied, "How much is it?" (There were no prices) Behind the counter lady: "$74.00!":o Me: "Give me the 2 lb. roll?":D The two pound roll was cheeper than Ace! If I'd known that Napa had the ten lb. roll it would have been cheeper for me to just buy the one than all the 2 lb. rolls I'm going through on the trailer! Oh well! Updates Monday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FieryFurnace Posted March 4, 2009 Author Share Posted March 4, 2009 Today we welded the second lid together and also welded the hinges onto the lids/boxes. They work tolerably well and they look ok too. Got the fire pot welded in too. Supposed to head to the junk yard tomorrow to try to get some tires. New tires cost ~$120.oo for the tire/rim!!! Pics tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Dave Go to the Florida Artist Blacksmith Guild and they have some excellent photos of a demo trailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerkid Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Dave , get your wire and contact tips at your local welding suppiler its ALOT cheaper that way. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unkle spike Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Dave , get your wire and contact tips at your local welding suppiler its ALOT cheaper that way. Chris I get my Hobart supplies at Tractor Supply, the Hobart brand wire they sell is much better than the HF cheap stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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