New tool ! Forge ! :)

[Rob M.]

Turre cover that needs welded back together ... then its completely done and ready for using

 

[Rob M.]

Forging soon !! ....Hopefully ..
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[Rob M.]

Looking good Rob, just make sure you stay away from those women

Funny ....sitting here on porch with my buddy .Pretty lady was here chatting with us ....When she left he says " That forge is in Trouble Rob !" ....LOL ....yep , it would be !

 

[Rob M.]

Mine has a leather belt on it, you may need to find proper length and width heavy belt leather to re-place it.

Its working good so far , knock on wood

 

[markdwhite15]

Funny ....sitting here on porch with my buddy .Pretty lady was here chatting with us ....When she left he says " That forge is in Trouble Rob !" ....LOL ....yep , it would be !

Beware the honey trap

 

[Rob M.]

Beware the honey trap

Oh yeah !! Every time !/Forge gone , guns gone , money gone then shes gone ......every time !! Funny though ...once she leaves ....its like playing a country sound backwards ! Money comes back , guns come back , get a new forge , he// even the dog comes back !! LOL !!

 

[appalichian hunter]

Its working good so far , knock on wood

might want to condition the belt with a good leather dressing, or if you can find it the old fan belt dressing.

 

[Snapper Petta01]

Not sure where you live but you've mentioned the Amish in the past. They might be your best bet for finding a good leather dressing for that belt. With all the harnesses they use, they'll know where to get the best product that's still available.

That's all for now. Take care and until next time...be well.

snapper

PS - Very much in awe of your multiple talents. I really enjoy reading, and learning from, all your posts.

 

[BillinOregon]

Rob, y'all sure are making me miss my old Lancaster No. 40. I used it with a Tim Lively washtub charcoal forge, charcoal being much simpler than coal/coke for the clueless idiot to manage ...

 

[Bnewberry]

Rob, y'all sure are making me miss my old Lancaster No. 40. I used it with a Tim Lively washtub charcoal forge, charcoal being much simpler than coal/coke for the clueless idiot to manage ...

I made one of those when I first started forging knives back in about 2006. Worked great but charcoal was expensive and I did have access to hardwood to make my own. Nice looking forge!

 

[Rob M.]

Not sure where you live but you've mentioned the Amish in the past. They might be your best bet for finding a good leather dressing for that belt. With all the harnesses they use, they'll know where to get the best product that's still available.

That's all for now. Take care and until next time...be well.

snapper

PS - Very much in awe of your multiple talents. I really enjoy reading, and learning from, all your posts.

Thanks for your suggestions bud . Ive been Intrigued by all this since I was a child in the 70s , just love it . Glad you are enjoying my rabblings and my work . Hopefully have some forged gun.parts soon .Take care ....

 

[TDM]

Good job getting it back together @Rob M.! Should make a great little forge.

 

[Rob M.]

Good job getting it back together @Rob M.! Should make a great little forge.

Thanks bud ....gettin excited ! Hopefully get the cover welded together bthis weekend , of I can catch my neighbor ....hopefully make some round round ball , need some , just as a first project .....then some trigger guards later ....finally found some coal too

 

[Banjoman]

Thanks bud ....gettin excited ! Hopefully get the cover welded together bthis weekend , of I can catch my neighbor ....hopefully make some round round ball , need some , just as a first project .....then some trigger guards later ....finally found some coal too

Ha! I use my forge more for melting lead than actual blacksmith work!

 

[Rob M.]

Ha! I use my forge more for melting lead than actual blacksmith work!

I know ! Its so awesome ! There's always a little coal.left ,I leave the crucible right by there ....just start the fire , and put the pot in there ...easy peezy

 

[Flintlock Whiskey]

Funny you'd mention that ....since Forged in Fire and the like these forged have gone to stupid prices .... I was finally to the point where I was gonna build a forge just like you said , I've been looking for awhile now ....then this just popped up ! AND it was $150 !! Swing !!!

I started bladesmithing about the time forged in fire started (didn’t know it existed for three years). I had to build my first three forges because everyone was buying them up for stupid prices.

 

[Rob M.]

I started bladesmithing about the time forged in fire started (didn’t know it existed for three years). I had to build my first three forges because everyone was buying them up for stupid prices.

Exactly .... The anvils were never cheap but Lordy ! After forged in fire aired anything associated with forging went to stupid prices and broken stuff . Sure glad I got this little forge , will be perfect for me. Sure sounds good ! Can't wait to use her ! I think I saw two or three of the Forged in Fire shows at dads house. They were ok . I ain't had TV in many years .

 

[Flintlock Whiskey]

Exactly .... The anvils were never cheap but Lordy ! After forged in fire aired anything associated with forging went to stupid prices and broken stuff . Sure glad I got this little forge , will be perfect for me. Sure sounds good ! Can't wait to use her ! I think I saw two or three of the Forged in Fire shows at dads house. They were ok . I ain't had TV in many years .

I have since watched a few seasons. They are entertainment only and not to be taken very seriously. If they included things like the tempering process, it would be hours long and boring to the "home audience".

 

[Rob M.]

Got the turree covered welded back together and put on the forge today do hopefully will be using the forge for the first time soon to make some round ball , but after this recent heat wave ! Lordy .... Too hot for fat guys . Maybe closer to the weekend , supposed to drop a bit ....

 

[markdwhite15]

Got the turree covered welded back together and put on the forge today do hopefully will be using the forge for the first time soon to make some round ball , but after this recent heat wave ! Lordy .... Too hot for fat guys . Maybe closer to the weekend , supposed to drop a bit ....

I hear ya. Just roasted some pork and chicken for my landlady who is having a neighborhood gathering. Crazy, I gave them the meat and am hiding in my room with the air cranked up and sipping Pepsi and rum. You can have that Amish lifestyle today