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Ever get stuck in a rut, and cant think of anything to make?  I have it bad right now, and im going f$&kin stir crazy!
Reply:Great time to clean up the shop. Just dont let the wife know you are without something to do, she can fix that real quick if given the chance.Making as much progress as a one legged duck in the middle of a pond, just going in circles.
Reply:You made the basket maker. I can think of a few dozen forge projects that would make use of them... Candle holders, fire place tools,assorted kicknacks...I can think of at least a dozen "tool" projects I'd like to make.Maybe start on a few early Christmas / Birthday gifts if nothing else..No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:You obviously don't do this for a living. There is alwaya some thing else to do....but it's for some one else.
Reply:Like bhardy said. Start cleaning/organizing the shop, chances are you will find something you need to make.If you cant fix it with a hammer, it must be an electrical problem."Boy, everyone starts with a full bag of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the bag of experience before the bag of luck is empty."-Grandad circa 1990ish
Reply:That sounds like an idea DSW.  I just get the welders version of writers block some times, and it drives me nuts.  Wife already knows I have no projects on the table so she wants to drag me to pier one for ideas for projects for her! Ahhhhhhhhh!   Im finding myself lately really leaning towards the wrought iron forged look.  As for the shop, its spotless, and thats the problem, it needs to start looking like im making something!  Im thinking about building a coal forge out of a break drum I seen online.  If I do, ill post pictures.
Reply:Pier One?  You can weld wicker?__David Hillman
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Reply:Originally Posted by David HillmanPier One?  You can weld wicker?
Reply:Micheals and hobby lobby both have various metal accessories and furniture..  was just there earlier this week... better than pier 1 for ideasTiger Sales:  AHP Distributor    www.tigersalesco.comAHP200x; AHP 160ST; MM350P,  Spoolmatic 30A; Everlast PowerTig 185; Thermal Dynamics 60i plasma.  For Sale:  Cobra Mig 250 w/ Push-pull gun.  Lincoln Wirematic 250
Reply:Originally Posted by soutthpawMicheals and hobby lobby both have various metal accessories and furniture..  was just there earlier this week... better than pier 1 for ideas
Reply:Coal forge or gas forge is on my list for this week or next. I've got most of the parts, I just need to find the time to toss one together to do a few small forge projects for a friend. I thought about making a brake drum forge, but it looks like a table is a better way to go, so that's the way I'm headed right now unless I can get the burner for the gas forge to work tomorrow.Digging thru the "scrap" at the shop it look like I might have enough material to start a power hammer as well, so that will go on the list for later. I need to find some cheap pillow block bearings and a few other parts. Tongs, fullers, hardie tools... I just need to get a bigger anvil. Didn't have the cash to get the 300 lb Fisher at the auction the other day. I've got someone who has a bigger  anvil than mine they'll sell me, if they can ever did it out....No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:Originally Posted by usmcruzThanks buddy, I'll check them out instead.
Reply:Originally Posted by DSWCoal forge or gas forge is on my list for this week or next. I've got most of the parts, I just need to find the time to toss one together to do a few small forge projects for a friend. I thought about making a brake drum forge, but it looks like a table is a better way to go, so that's the way I'm headed right now unless I can get the burner for the gas forge to work tomorrow.Digging thru the "scrap" at the shop it look like I might have enough material to start a power hammer as well, so that will go on the list for later. I need to find some cheap pillow block bearings and a few other parts. Tongs, fullers, hardie tools... I just need to get a bigger anvil. Didn't have the cash to get the 300 lb Fisher at the auction the other day. I've got someone who has a bigger  anvil than mine they'll sell me, if they can ever did it out...
Reply:Originally Posted by soutthpawI can't remember which store had the better metal selection...
Reply:Here's a gas forge I,ve been eyeballing on the net for a while......would like to start making one myself soon.     http://ronreil.abana.org/minifor1.shtml
Reply:Make a napkin holder.  People like napkin holders...or around here, wine racks!
Reply:Candle holder for the wife.I hate being bi-polar it's awsomeMy Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
Reply:DSW how much scrap you got to build a power hammer? The ones my friend has are huge!Learning one rod at a time
Reply:Originally Posted by aquaholicaHere's a gas forge I,ve been eyeballing on the net for a while......would like to start making one myself soon.     http://ronreil.abana.org/minifor1.shtml
Reply:Another forge/burner site with useful info:http://zoellerforge.com/forge.html"USMCPOP" First-born son: KIA  Iraq 1/26/05Syncrowave 250 w/ Coolmate 3Dialarc 250, Idealarc 250SP-175 +Firepower TIG 160S (gave the TA 161 STL to the son)Lincwelder AC180C (1952)Victor & Smith O/A torchesMiller spot welder
Reply:Is this the same guy, if so you beat me to the punch!  http://www.arscives.com/bladesign/forge.tutorial.htm
Reply:Originally Posted by usmcruzEver get stuck in a rut, and cant think of anything to make?  I have it bad right now, and im going f$&kin stir crazy!
Reply:Originally Posted by usmcruz As for the shop, its spotless, and thats the problem, it needs to start looking like im making something!
Reply:I was wondering if one of these big torches from HF would work as a heating sourse for the forge....maybe just weld it to the tank...LOL, I don't know... what you all think Attached ImagesLast edited by aquaholica; 07-24-2012 at 12:27 PM.Originally Posted by aquaholicaI was wondering if one of these big torches from HF would work as a heating sourse for the forge....maybe just weld it to the tank...LOL, I don't know... what you all think
Reply:Originally Posted by rabidchimpWell, take pics of the spotless shop for us!-Aaron
Reply:Originally Posted by Vince_oDSW how much scrap you got to build a power hammer? The ones my friend has are huge!
Reply:The one I'm thinking about is a small unit. Not much to it really. A motor and eccentric to drive it, a flat spring at the top of the column, hammer shaft and "anvil". I'm thinking about a set of plans similar to one of these...http://www.appaltree.net/rusty/RUSTY.htmhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Power-hammer/?ALLSTEPSI've got a nice 8'-10' chunk of 8" H beam for the column / base/ hammer guide, motor, shaft stock, might have a piece big enough for the hammer ( have a chunk of 2x4" solid I think 5' long). I've got an old spring off the F350 to use up top, but I believe I need to get it straightened, so it might just be cheaper to get the spring shop to make me a flat spring and go new. I've got enough material to do a built up anvil, but really want a decent chunk of solid stock (saw some nice drops at the metal supplier today, but he wants more than I want to spend right now). I'm hoping to find a nice piece of scrap at a yard for that. Other than the UHMW plastic for the guides ( might even have enough of that if I do a bit of digging), the pulleys, ecentric and bearing blocks. Might need some misc materials for the treadle, connecting rods etc. Won't really know until I get a set of plans and start pulling materials..No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:I just built a 4 burner gas forge with a old 40# propane tank, there's nothing really redneck about it though. Its a good project. http://www.philswelding.com
Reply:Originally Posted by rabidchimpWell, take pics of the spotless shop for us!-Aaron
Reply:Originally Posted by DSWThe one I'm thinking about is a small unit. Not much to it really. A motor and eccentric to drive it, a flat spring at the top of the column, hammer shaft and "anvil". I'm thinking about a set of plans similar to one of these...http://www.appaltree.net/rusty/RUSTY.htm
Reply:Make me a sandwich.  LOL---No good deed goes unpunished---
Reply:Brew a light ake with some Special B, fuggles and 1388.  Use the yeast next week for a 12 gallon all grain Duvel Clone for Christmas.  That's my SOP this time of year.  Generally trumps all projects.TA Arcmaster 300CM3XMT 304S22P12 suitcase feederX-Treme 12VSOptima pulserTA161SMaxstar 150STLHypertherm PM45OP setupStihl 020AVP, 039, 066 Magnum
Reply:I built a crude forge out of fire brick to melt some brass using one of those weed burners.  The propane alone did not get hot enough but when I took my cutting torch and added oxygen to the air intake things got hot fast. For my crucible I used a 6" weld on steel pipe cap.  I wanted to pour a brass disc 1" thick and 6" dia.  I made a mold in the dirt to pour into.  A long story short moisture in dirt and hot brass do not mix and things went really bad.  Sorry for the hijackDan
Reply:Originally Posted by Drf255Brew a light ake with some Special B, fuggles and 1388.  Use the yeast next week for a 12 gallon all grain Duvel Clone for Christmas.  That's my SOP this time of year.  Generally trumps all projects.