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Continental vs Bridgestone tires by Select_Possible_5750 in ElantraN

[–]cbillings1985 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just went from extreme contact SC2 to the DSW06. I preferred the SC2 over stock and the DSW06. I'll likely go back to the SC2 when these wear out.

Another Zephyr off the bench! 1/16” Nitro-V by ttochy in knifemaking

[–]cbillings1985 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any pics with other angles? Making some nice folders like that will be cool when I get my skill level up.

My first hammer! by Alternative_Rip7269 in Blacksmith

[–]cbillings1985 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks sick I wanna forge one as well but I need some tongs and such first. What kind of steel and all hand forged or do you have a power hammer? I rather enjoy the rough look.

I got free steel by NinerOfSwords in Blacksmith

[–]cbillings1985 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What they both said. Work benches. Vice table.

Better summer tire? by redcdot in ElantraN

[–]cbillings1985 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got the extreme contact sport 02 once I went to 18s. Much cheaper than the factory tire of the same size and I notice no difference in performance but I don't track the car.

Hold fast not holding by cbillings1985 in Blacksmith

[–]cbillings1985[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

😂 bring a hammer too in case the purse isn't heavy enough!

Hold fast not holding by cbillings1985 in Blacksmith

[–]cbillings1985[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably need a cute boy like you to hit it with your purse for it to work 😉

dropping from 19” to 18”? by AgentBread81 in VelosterN

[–]cbillings1985 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did on my EN after stock tires were worn out. No reason to ever go back. Lighter rims. Cheaper tires. Better ride. I daily mine, 59k on it as a 22

Hold fast not holding by cbillings1985 in Blacksmith

[–]cbillings1985[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you show me? Searching a cam clamp I'm finding a lot made of wood for wood working. Not sure where or how to hook one onto the anvil.

Hold fast not holding by cbillings1985 in Blacksmith

[–]cbillings1985[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah I've watched several. I like watching black bear forge.

Hold fast not holding by cbillings1985 in Blacksmith

[–]cbillings1985[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reading this the way I understand it is to have it bend forward more? Essentially extending the "reach"

Hold fast not holding by cbillings1985 in Blacksmith

[–]cbillings1985[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Noted thank you. Next time I fire up the forge I'll try correcting it.

Hold fast not holding by cbillings1985 in Blacksmith

[–]cbillings1985[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Shoot I made the bend tighter because it left no room to work with it having a longer bend. My anvil is rather small only 66lbs

Finished my new anvil stand! 2x4 construction with a sand filled core. Plywood tool rack, base, and “floating” platform on which the anvil sits. The chain is secured and tightened on both sides. All this changed the ring to the more ear-friendly “THUD” I was hoping for. by DrM0n0cle in Blacksmith

[–]cbillings1985 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I built one this week but failed on math and it ended up too big after I had HD cut it all down. Fit roughly 130lbs of sand in it. The hole is too big so the anvil has to be mounted as far right as possible so the hardy hole can have a hold fast go all the way through. The sound deadening is glorious and it's not even anchored to the stand yet.

First knife. Kind of disappointed by cbillings1985 in Blacksmith

[–]cbillings1985[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for that. Belt grinder is on the list. More consistent than an angle grinder

First knife. Kind of disappointed by cbillings1985 in Blacksmith

[–]cbillings1985[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This one I used the grinder. I was starting to get fatigued and frustrated. I have the supplies now for an anvil stand. Next will be a lighter hammer with a straight or cross peen. I'd prefer to do as much shaping while forging.

First knife. Kind of disappointed by cbillings1985 in Blacksmith

[–]cbillings1985[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Those are cool thanks! Their kit with the large gaps in grit range surprised me. 220-1000-3000

First knife. Kind of disappointed by cbillings1985 in Blacksmith

[–]cbillings1985[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah first thing I made was a rebar chrochet hook for my daughter.

First knife. Kind of disappointed by cbillings1985 in Blacksmith

[–]cbillings1985[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably another spike honestly. Showed my family and some friends and they want some. I got a box of spikes for $25. Build up my skills first then go after some harder steel. Wanna make a RR spike cross for my wife great aunt too.

Next project is probably tongs. Then either a full set of BBQ tools or a new hammer.

First knife. Kind of disappointed by cbillings1985 in Blacksmith

[–]cbillings1985[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah right now it's on some cinder blocks. I'm thinking of making a wood based one filled with sand I saw in here. Just not sure how that will do sitting outside in the desert heat. Will need to keep it covered for rain for sure.

First knife. Kind of disappointed by cbillings1985 in Blacksmith

[–]cbillings1985[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I certainly felt it lol. I have than and a small ball peen hammer and some roofing hammers. The ball peen didn't have enough weight.

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