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masonry heater doors
I'm planning to build what they call a masonry heater or Finnish heater. A problem is the cast iron doors required cost $800 and up. I'm an OK welder and I have plenty of scrap plate around. I'm...
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A bit off topic
Let me apologize if this is too off topic for this group but I do read you guys talking about carbon content, etc. I build water cooled exhaust manifold systems for small 2 - 4 cyl sail boat engines....
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help-position of anvil to forge?
I am setting up a shop before having done any work. If I have a rectangular forge in front of me and I'm right handed, will I want the anvil to the right or left of the forge? Why? Where would you put...
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New projects
Hi Guys, Project 1: --------- As I was finding it extremely difficult to get sheet spring steel, or spring steel strip, I figured out another way to skin my personal cat. I bought 78 black spring...
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Foundry Work in India
Found this in the New York Times this morning: version here: many of you work barefoot around the forge? SF!
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Who are the Millwrights
Any chance of summarizing the text? I have a 1965 edition of the 1940 Audel Millwrights and Mechanics Guide. Apparently a very different book since it has no interesting preface, only a brief forward.
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Looking for spear making info
Hello all, I don't have much use for a spear myself, but I did get a request for one today from one of my co-worker's fathers. Evidently, his hobby is hunting wild boar with dogs and a spear- not my...
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Acetylene regulator
If acetone got into an acetylene regulator, could it cause sputtering? How about leaks? My regulator has the gauge needle going up and down when I try to run it. I did a leak check and gas was leaking...
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Blacksmithing Demo NY
Blacksmithing @ The Grossi Forge on the Normanskill Farm Saturday November 17 @ 12:00 Demos by Mike McCarthy (tool handles) and others Bring a Show & Tell item (demo it if you like) Don't Be An...
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1902 E book on hardening, tempering, and forging of steel
A friend just sent me this link to an online book he just found in the Google library that you may find of interest. The name of the book is ?Hardening, Tempering, Annealing and Forging of Steel, A...
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16th Century Metal Chest workshop/ Tom Latane'
If you;ve got nothing else to do, you might look at this page on my website: > sure is pushing me! It's a great opportunity to take ANY class with Tom as the instructor. Pete Stanaitis...
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Acme Post Drill For Auction
Acme Post Drill For Auction. Ebay item # 280165108089. Vintage Acme Blacksmith Post Drill Press. Complete, in excellent working condition. VERY WELL GREASED!!!! Has a modern chuck on it with keys. Has...
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PBS Show on Katana-Making
Did anyone in the group - besides me, that is - watch the PBS "NOVA" program on traditional katana-making? If so, what were *your*
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Tribute and Demo in Albany, NY
For anyone interested in the craft in the Albany NY area (or beyond). Former Capital District Blacksmiths Association (CDBA) Vice President, Patrick Grossi died on Sunday August 26th of this year. One...
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Belt sander
can a belt sander remove hardened metal with speed and ease?
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