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Post by fadingdaylight on Feb 10, 2021 21:01:48 GMT -5
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Post by terrapinflyer on Feb 10, 2021 21:49:56 GMT -5
We!l beyond my knowledge and skills, though it's an interesting project.
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Post by Ronv69 on Feb 10, 2021 22:02:24 GMT -5
Over my head too. Will continue to watch this with interest.
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Post by oldcajun123 on Feb 10, 2021 22:16:20 GMT -5
 You doing good, you get stumped, pm me and I”ll ask my son, he built one. You got you tube, and looks like you ain’t afraid to steam right on. You gonna do good.
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Post by Darin on Feb 11, 2021 9:29:37 GMT -5
Lovin' it already and watching with interest!
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Post by sperrytops on Feb 11, 2021 13:19:09 GMT -5
Interesting project. Let us know how it progresses.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Feb 11, 2021 14:03:08 GMT -5
Keep it up! Great project.
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Post by briarbuck on Feb 11, 2021 14:04:34 GMT -5
I have no talent in these areas. Amazing what you have done already.
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Post by toshtego on Feb 11, 2021 15:13:36 GMT -5
Looks likes good project.
Metal work can be satisfying and useful.
I used to do that. Still have a large coal forge with an electric blower. Problem now is finding good coal!
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Post by fadingdaylight on Feb 11, 2021 19:56:12 GMT -5
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Post by fadingdaylight on Feb 11, 2021 20:31:47 GMT -5
And the lining is in, have to coat it with refractory cement, weld in the burner, and paint, then we light the fire!  |
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Post by terrapinflyer on Feb 11, 2021 23:18:45 GMT -5
Wow. You don't fool around!
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Post by Legend Lover on Feb 12, 2021 5:14:24 GMT -5
This is awesome!
I can't even contemplate how to do any of this.
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Post by Ronv69 on Feb 12, 2021 10:15:20 GMT -5
I'm guessing that he spent many hours researching and thinking about what he wanted to do and how to do it.
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Post by oldcajun123 on Feb 12, 2021 10:28:55 GMT -5
I’m asking a question, welding in the burner, is that standard, does it make the burner hard to change if it screws up, is there a need to ever change it. Just asking.
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Post by fadingdaylight on Feb 12, 2021 11:16:30 GMT -5
I'm guessing that he spent many hours researching and thinking about what he wanted to do and how to do it. A few, but mainly it's a simple concept, trap the heat, and make it stable. |
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Post by fadingdaylight on Feb 12, 2021 11:20:59 GMT -5
I’m asking a question, welding in the burner, is that standard, does it make the burner hard to change if it screws up, is there a need to ever change it. Just asking. It could, my original design had the burner pipe welded through a 1/4" steel plate that would've been easy to swap in the event the burner needed to be changed. I just couldn't come up with a good way to attach that to the build. Ultimately though, the actual welding tip that channels the propane IS threaded into the back end of the burner pipe, so it will still be easy to change, even with the pipe being welded into the forge body. I'll get some more pics up this evening so you can see what I mean sir. And lastly, if all else fails, I have another 26" section of oxy tank... |
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Post by fadingdaylight on Feb 12, 2021 18:07:17 GMT -5
oldcajun123 here is a picture of the burner assembly. That brass fitting has a welding tip in that meters the propane (along with a regulator in the hose) and it is threaded into the black pipe. The set screw is for the airflow control. The main thing that could go wrong is the welding tip, and I will still able to change it if I weld the pipe to the forge body. 
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Post by oldcajun123 on Feb 12, 2021 18:31:07 GMT -5
Thanks for the info, Need a pic when it’s assembled, remember you need lots of air for it to work right.
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Post by fadingdaylight on Feb 13, 2021 17:21:07 GMT -5
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Post by qmechanics on Feb 14, 2021 1:06:04 GMT -5
Feels good in the hand...... Nicely balanced.... This blade will cut!!!
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Post by fadingdaylight on Feb 19, 2021 21:59:23 GMT -5
Well, the refractory cement cracked in a few places while curing, so for now I'm waiting for more to come in so I can apply another coat.
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Post by briarpipenyc on Feb 20, 2021 4:43:39 GMT -5
Great to see and greatly admire the quick progress. Thanks for sharing the photo montage. Bet pics of some forged knives will soon follow. Plenty of forums for you forgers on the internet. I wish I had access to what's now available on computers when I was a younger man. Vintage, Popular Mechanics and Popular Science magazines were the source for tinkerers, back in the day.
Good luck with your incendiary endeavors and I hope the new forge you're fabricating brings you the satisfaction that only hand-made, self-made.... objects of art or utility can bring to the creator. There is nothing that compares to making something, yourself.
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Post by jpberg on Feb 20, 2021 8:26:52 GMT -5
What are you going to use it for?
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Post by fadingdaylight on Feb 20, 2021 10:39:07 GMT -5
What are you going to use it for? The goal is knives primarily, but I have some other plans too, cigar stands, tampers, and a general excuse to swing a hammer for a few hours at a time... |
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Post by terrapinflyer on Feb 21, 2021 8:12:40 GMT -5
What are you going to use it for? The goal is knives primarily, but I have some other plans too, cigar stands, tampers, and a general excuse to swing a hammer for a few hours at a time... So, mental health therapy? Sorry you had a setback. |
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Post by fadingdaylight on Feb 21, 2021 9:12:50 GMT -5
The goal is knives primarily, but I have some other plans too, cigar stands, tampers, and a general excuse to swing a hammer for a few hours at a time... So, mental health therapy? Sorry you had a setback. Essentially. The last few months brought some rapid and brutal changes, the hammer will (hopefully) help me work through some of the internal stuff. Either way, my own life is in need of reforging, and an active and creative hobby seems like a good place to start. |
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Post by jpberg on Feb 22, 2021 17:54:56 GMT -5
It’s good for the soul, and there’s lots of niches where there’s money to be made.
Decades ago when I was a road whore pipeliner I spent my unemployed time at my forge. Ornamental iron, and even just punching out square nails kept me busy and in pocket money.
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Post by briarpipenyc on Feb 25, 2021 17:54:45 GMT -5
Dumb question:
Having never worked at forging hot glowing iron, I ask.....does the forger have to protect the retinas of the eyes from infrared rays?
I think it's wonderful and admirable having the skill to manipulate iron/steel and bang it into something, tools, hatchets, etc... that will serve a man for generations to come. Great knowing that some guys can still create, and duplicate, the tools of the past. Old school ways are quickly being lost. Best three words for a craftsman: "I made this".
Craftsmen used to sign all their work with a touch-mark and might also include, "Hic Fecit" and their name. The Latin equivalent to: Made By: (insert name here).
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Post by fadingdaylight on Feb 25, 2021 18:09:34 GMT -5
Dumb question: Having never worked at forging hot glowing iron, I ask.....does the forger have to protect the retinas of the eyes from infrared rays? I think it's wonderful and admirable having the skill to manipulate iron/steel and bang it into something, tools, hatchets, etc... that will serve a man for generations to come. Great knowing that some guys can still create, and duplicate, the tools of the past. Old school ways are quickly being lost. Best three words for a craftsman: "I made this". Craftsmen used to sign all their work with a touch-mark and might also include, "Hic Fecit" and their name. The Latin equivalent to: Made By: (insert name here). Truthfully, I don't know, this is all a learning experience for me, I guess I'll just have to hope my transition lenses are good enough! |
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You doing good, you get stumped, pm me and I”ll ask my son, he built one. You got you tube, and looks like you ain’t afraid to steam right on. You gonna do good.
