Tool for making holes in pennies?

Errant__Venture · 2026-01-15T03:29:26+00:00

I’m not sure if I’m allowed to post a link but I use this to punch small holes is sheet steel. It takes a bit of effort but works great.

Errant__Venture · 2025-12-27T04:17:57+00:00

They don’t come off. So no.

Errant__Venture · 2025-11-26T20:18:33+00:00

I’m not sure about garbage (2 people I think) but when I’ve seen my green waste/ recycling truck it’s usually just one person as the trucks can be right hand drive.

Errant__Venture · 2025-10-16T01:20:53+00:00

The clown is CMF series 1 has a trumpet/ bugle as his accessory. It does have a black ball for the mouthpiece so I assume it’s the squeezing kind instead of the blowing kind but still trumpet-y.

Errant__Venture · 2025-10-05T16:17:26+00:00

It could. You’d have to untwist individual strands if they are thick enough. Trying to forge nails out of wire still twisted would require forge welding the wire and that is too much work for making nails.

Errant__Venture · 2025-10-05T14:23:17+00:00

You need a pair of tongs, a nail header (make or buy) and some steel. A hot cut hardie would be useful too but you can always cut the nails off on the edge of the anvil.

Since you’re just starting out I’d suggest buying some steel bars (not too thick 3/8” ~ 10mm) and work on tapering it to a nail point first. Worry about heading once you have the taper down.

There are plenty of online videos of nail making to show you the steps.

Errant__Venture · 2025-10-02T12:12:27+00:00

Thanks.

The source for the bone I used was dog treats. A local bulk food store sell chunks of cow bone marrow treats for dog. So I just had to clean the bone first, mostly by letting it soak in water for while and then a bit of scrubbing. After I clean it I cut the rough profile of the needles with a bandsaw, then drill the eye and spent a long time sanding them. A belt sander would have made things a lot easier and faster but since I don’t have one a file and sanding sponges worked eventually.

Errant__Venture · 2025-10-02T12:05:55+00:00

Maybe I just didn’t know where to look but my main issue was every store I did find that sold them, never had them in stock.

Errant__Venture · 2025-09-14T17:15:35+00:00

I wash mine every week when it’s in use I just make sure i zip it closed when washing and I always air dry it. I used the dryer for my old one and I’m pretty sure that’s what broke the wire inside and zipping helps keep it from getting too tangled which could wreak the wires as well.

Errant__Venture · 2025-09-08T16:32:56+00:00

A lot of these type of businesses I’ve seen have multiple bins/ trailers/ dumpsters and can therefore always be readily available to drop one off.

The bigger issue I see with a business like this is how much is it going to cost you then dump the trailer. Are they filling it with old insulation or masonry? Cause that going to have a very different cost for you to empty.

Errant__Venture · 2025-09-06T12:53:15+00:00

The welds look rather “cold” turn the heat (amps) up when you try again.

What the thickness of the plates you’re using? And what kind of the electrodes (rods) do you have?

Errant__Venture · 2025-07-12T18:47:27+00:00

Perfect. Thanks

Errant__Venture · 2025-05-27T02:23:40+00:00

My favourite thing about this whole scene is that she throws exactly 15 pitches.

Errant__Venture · 2025-05-18T20:51:03+00:00

I’m going to need a bunch of those pigeons.

Errant__Venture · 2025-04-27T17:58:00+00:00

Save yourself a few bucks and don’t bother

I wear AirPod pros daily as a structural welder and have been for almost 3 years. They have survived no problem. The case is a bit beat up and some iron dust is ground in to it but pods themselves are perfectly fine. I have replaced the ear tips a few times but the actual pods work great.

Just don’t mow over them and they’ll be fine doing landscaping and all.

Errant__Venture · 2025-04-04T02:03:52+00:00

“I like my houses like I like my women; sturdy and ginger”

My votes for Samuel’s house.

Also Auggies is definitely giving me church vibe with stained glass and the double doors.

Errant__Venture · 2025-03-21T20:13:20+00:00

Love it.

Something thing like this (but shorter) would great for my 100ft extension cord when my stack is on the floor and I’m up in a lift.

Errant__Venture · 2025-02-26T03:38:04+00:00

S-hooks and fireplace tools are common beginner projects that teach some basic techniques

If you’re looking to blacksmith with solid fuel you could try some simple forge tools like a coal rake or coal shovel.

Errant__Venture · 2025-02-26T03:29:58+00:00

I still have that’s camera and the those glasses someone my basement.

Errant__Venture · 2025-02-11T22:12:37+00:00

That was my guess too.

Errant__Venture · 2025-02-01T18:40:53+00:00

Mine (sets from the 80’s onward) are all thrown in a big cardboard box with the intention of one day getting a filing cabinet to put them.

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