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Thoughts on Gas Forge Design and modification
Questions about gas forges come up often here and in other places. Here is an unfinished article I wrote on the subject: ---------------------------------------------------------- How to make a Gas...
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A mistake of sorts-
Hello all, Turns out, I was able to make myself a forge sooner than I thought using scrap at work. It's looking good, and just needs refractory material to finish it off. Only problem is that it was a...
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Trying to figure out appropriate forge size for burner- any help appreciated!
Hello all, I got myself a box of firebricks, and stacked them so that the area inside my little forge was 81 cubic inches. The only burner I have right now is a plumber's style propane torch- and...
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Craft Show
On March 17th, 2007 the Texas Sugar Land Lions Club will present an indoor Arts & Craft show free to the public. We are accepting applications for this event from qualified crafters and media artists....
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Patina question
Anybody know how to get a antique bronze finish onto steel? A friend of mine has seen a wet chemical patina that goes on hot and gives a light brown/bronze finish. It is finished with wax. If anyone...
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A newbie anvil question
Hello folks- By way of introduction, I am a woodworker by hobby and a machinist/fabricator by trade. Recently, I've been running up against a bit of a wall when it comes to upgrading my tools any...
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New pics on my site.
Hey! I just went down to a customers house today to finish up some items. I finally got some pics of the railing and the copper cladding we did. I think it looks much better in real life. Pardon the...
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anyone know any good books with lots of patterns for scroll work?
I just acquired a whole bunch of Metalcraft equipment. In case you aren't familiar with this stuff, it's made in England, and marketed in a very weird way, sort of like "only sold at county fairs"...
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Forging video
Hi guys, I just posted my first video to youtube. It is my employee Ash and I forging a hole in a 1-1/2" X 1" bar. It shows Ashen's ability with the sledge hammer and our comfort level working...
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Homemade mini anvil
This is a mini anvil that was obtained by welding a rectangular piece of 4140 steel to a mini railroad rail. I needed it for straightening some stuff. Welded with 1/8" 6013 electrodes at about 150...
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Strikers for Flint and steel Needed
I am looking for a blacksmith to make hardened steel "strikers" for use with flint for starting fires. quantity to start-100pcs. Please contact me for details and pricing. Thank you.
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Coin making?
Ive looked on google and at the library but cant seem to find any info on striking coins, other than modern methods. I saw a guy making site tokens at an sca event once striking blanks. Im looking for...
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Straightening a muffler
I have a Cummins L423D diesel engine that I am trying to slightly fix up. It has a muffler that was hit from the top sideways (when the engine was being moved on a forklift, I suppose). Anyway, the...
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Blower
Hi Guys, The above is a pipe organ blower, it's cast iron, huge, shifts a lot of air and is quiet. Comments? Regards Charles
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Heat Clay
Does anyone know how to get heat clay? links? suppliers? random info? Regards - Adam
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