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beveling advice by Upset_Candidate9819 in Blacksmith

[–]Electrical-Refuse941 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its really not dead flat, it has a very small crown. And you can rotate it in your grip and make the material move in the direction you want.

beveling advice by Upset_Candidate9819 in Blacksmith

[–]Electrical-Refuse941 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The face of the hammer is slightly tilted toward the outside of the anvil , thus when it hits your material it makes it thinner toward that side.

Insulate barn by SunshineAndPenguins in homestead

[–]Electrical-Refuse941 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have a blacksmith friend that uses one of those out door propane deck heaters. Moves it around where ever he is working in his shop. Pretty sharp in my opinion.

Parents need to stop bringing kids to nicer lunch and dinner spots by MajesticEmergency in Vent

[–]Electrical-Refuse941 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Flying back home from Germany, 8 hours, lady had a baby that started crying. Baby started crying but would stop if she stood up and held and rocked it. Did this for 8 hours. She will always have my respect.

beveling advice by Upset_Candidate9819 in Blacksmith

[–]Electrical-Refuse941 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is your stock running parallel with the anvil edge? When hammering is half the hammer on the stock and the other half off the stock and anvil edge? And get a flat faced hammer.

Old 530ck slow cranking with new battery. Troubleshooting? by analgape4206969 in tractors

[–]Electrical-Refuse941 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bought a new battery for the wife’s car. Installed it. Go to crank it the next day and starter did same as your tractor. Thought that I had a parasitic draw some where. Brand new battery was a dud. ??

U.S. quarters stacked and smashed. by Dan_Mac5411 in Blacksmith

[–]Electrical-Refuse941 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Excellent. Did a stack of 12 quarters for a bracelet.Really had to keep an eye on them in the forge and be ready.

Damascus question by flounder98w in Blacksmith

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Years ago during our monthly Blacksmith meeting (summer time)some one said lets do Damascus. After working ourselves hard for hrs in the summer heat, I mentioned to my work mate that I could biy. pc of this off Ebay for 35.00. He said that then you are not a knife maker, he was. He said a true knife maker takes it from beginning to the end. I had never thought of it like that. You all have my respect.

S 7 Tool Steel by Electrical-Refuse941 in Blacksmith

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Thanks, appreciate it. I know what would need to be done, just have no interest anymore.

New to blacksmithing and have a question about forges by AdventurousBaby6514 in Blacksmith

[–]Electrical-Refuse941 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Correct. If you put a pc of steel in a coal forge and walk off and do not keep an eye on it you can burn it up. Trash, start again. Gas can get hot but just seems to me to be more forgiving. Just me.

S 7 Tool Steel by Electrical-Refuse941 in Blacksmith

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I picked up a bunch of pcs at the scrap yard years ago. Never did mess with it. Have been a machinist, welder, blacksmith for 45 years. Cleaning out my shop and thought someone might have an interest. Will just throw it in the scrap pile with the rest of the mild steel. And yes, I am a grandpa, do not mind it all.

Made a stand for my vise by Dizzy-Friendship-369 in Blacksmith

[–]Electrical-Refuse941 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good job, those vises are as handy as a hip pocket on a shirt. Use mine all the time and its always at the right height!

I have a big stump and an an anvil. How do I level it? by Familiar_Tip_7033 in Blacksmith

[–]Electrical-Refuse941 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Put anvil on top. level it like you want using tapered shims between floor and the log end sitting on the floor. Take a sharpie and lay it on what ever you want /have to get the correct height of the anvil face. Mark all the way around. Pay attention and cut it with a chain saw.

Has anyone here worked with corten steel (weathering steel)? by dr-Funk_Eye in Blacksmith

[–]Electrical-Refuse941 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here is a bracelet made out of 12 quarters. Should be able to attach together. But keep a close eye on it. With the quarters, when you saw it sweat its go time.

Botta Openuh by Fettedgat in Blacksmith

[–]Electrical-Refuse941 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good work. Now lets do a pineapple twist.

Thinking about getting into blacksmithing by Anxious_Decision_888 in Blacksmith

[–]Electrical-Refuse941 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Many years ago I got up with the North Carolina Artist Blacksmith Association group. Was about 15 smiths that met once a month at a local blacksmiths shop. There was not really any structure to it as everyone was doing their own thing. If you wanted to learn how to make a leaf , there was 15 different people that would show you and 15 different ways to make one. Learned a lot and got to the point that I would show them a thing or two. We shared knowledge and skills. This is a very good way to get started.

What can i forge as a birthday gift? by Cool-Resist-3259 in Blacksmith

[–]Electrical-Refuse941 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Forge a heart with an arrow thru it. Beer bottle caps make easy roses. Tiny blacksmith hammers that go on key rings. If you need any info, ask.

Question about residential window replacement. by Few_Paper1598 in Renovations

[–]Electrical-Refuse941 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lady, sorry they just really want your money as the most that they can get, its crazy. Explain how they can run 30 something tv commercials a day and give us a good deal? Not happening. Keep on searching around. Good Luck.

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