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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2008 21:40:47 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2008 22:13:40 GMT
Very cool Sam! My work space, right now...is about 1/3 that size lol. Even counting the space in the garage I've dedicated I'm at about half that. Too big a shop, to me, is a detriment. Lots of wasted motion and such. Yours looks to be JUST right, which is a very, very good thing =).
So when can we look to seeing some FINISHED work from you? lol =)
Cris
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2008 22:27:52 GMT
Finished work will be after the holidays, doing a bit of charity work which will use my funds for everything for the rest of the month and probably half of January too, but after that I will have the heat treating 55 gallon drum forge built and can finish some stuff up finally.
The new shop is awesome, very nice, I cannot wait to get some time to play.
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Post by Matt993f.o.d on Dec 8, 2008 16:53:53 GMT
Nice sized working space indeed. Nothing like having plenty of space to play with. So how does this new one work? You renting again?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2008 22:59:18 GMT
Yes I am renting again, but it is a GREAT price, and much more of a stable situation than the last shop.
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Post by Matthew Stagmer on Dec 8, 2008 23:05:42 GMT
Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeet. Sam, this is awesome. Glad you got a place for your tools to call home. Thats the kind of shop you start the day of by turning on the forge to get the place warm.
Good stuff! Congrats!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2008 23:29:29 GMT
Hahaha yeah exactly:D, thankfully gas is going down hehe. Cannot WAIT to get time in there!!!!
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Post by johnlundemo1 on Dec 9, 2008 2:05:16 GMT
Small but nice! Cinder block walls reminds me of Albuquerque, I likey. Congratulations!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2008 14:46:34 GMT
Hey Sam, Congratulations on your new space!
Is that back wall stable?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2008 23:49:10 GMT
Thanks!
Yeah Debbie, the backwall is stable, I made sure to check it out beforehand.
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Post by Matt993f.o.d on Dec 10, 2008 7:50:41 GMT
Does this mean you're back in business, or is this now strictly a shop for your own enjoyment?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 11, 2008 0:20:13 GMT
I don't do work for anyone anymore, so it will just be to play in.
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Post by johnlundemo1 on Dec 11, 2008 18:48:51 GMT
I don't do work for anyone anymore, so it will just be to play in. Hey Sam, I busted the chain drive in my old bandsaw here at the shop. I tried to fix it but would need a new chain. There are several pulleis that I've been maintaining throught eh years and the one time the chain popped off inside I fixed after alot of work. This time I think she is really dead. The blade welder still rocks and I know it would be great agin with new chain. I ordered a new bandsaw BSV-12, welds bi-metal blades and good speed control. Anyway, you are totally welcome to my old bandsaw as a donationto your shop and your ever seeking knowledge, just gotta get it fixed by you. Gotta be someone out there who can get her going again. Let me know or she will just rot here.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2008 0:20:50 GMT
John, you got a deal, I will figure out a day I can pop up to your place, been too long . Get your camera ready too brother, been too long on here and SFI especially that everybody hasn't seen your work.
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Post by johnlundemo1 on Dec 16, 2008 15:30:38 GMT
John, you got a deal, I will figure out a day I can pop up to your place, been too long . Get your camera ready too brother, been too long on here and SFI especially that everybody hasn't seen your work. Great! Let me know when you can come by. I'm supposed to get my new one this friday or so, can't wait. It is like 500lbs. I ordered a liftgate for delivery hope they have a pumpjack.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2008 23:48:22 GMT
You got it, I will give you a ring as soon as I can figure out a day.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2008 23:57:31 GMT
Finally got some time in the shop today, started working on some stock removal pieces from the 1077. A short dagger and the zombie machete from the post awhile ago, tried some of the new techniques I learned watching Brian Lyttle demo at Ashokan, they work pretty good and I look forward to trying them more, still ended up going freehand though which is not a bad thing at all. Working with 3/16ths as opposed to 1/4 inch is an abaolute TREAT, especially with stock removal though I imagine forging would be as easy as just adding some taper and bringing down the edges some, very nice size stock to work with. 3/16ths I have to say is very much a "sweet spot" size material, you just kind of start working on it and when you are done with the rough shaping it already feels GREAT, light and fast and well balanced yet still incredibly sturdy. Can't wait to try a long blade....
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Post by johnlundemo1 on Dec 22, 2008 15:24:46 GMT
Finally got some time in the shop today, started working on some stock removal pieces from the 1077. A short dagger and the zombie machete from the post awhile ago, tried some of the new techniques I learned watching Brian Lyttle demo at Ashokan, they work pretty good and I look forward to trying them more, still ended up going freehand though which is not a bad thing at all. Working with 3/16ths as opposed to 1/4 inch is an abaolute TREAT, especially with stock removal though I imagine forging would be as easy as just adding some taper and bringing down the edges some, very nice size stock to work with. 3/16ths I have to say is very much a "sweet spot" size material, you just kind of start working on it and when you are done with the rough shaping it already feels GREAT, light and fast and well balanced yet still incredibly sturdy. Can't wait to try a long blade.... A wide broadsword style blade hisorically usually starts a 3/16th at the shoulder, and I can tell you this by studying several samples in museums and actually handling several antiques. Unless it is a longsword with a diamond cross section and thrusting tip which can start at 3/8th at the shoulder. The trouble is that the guard has to fit snugly against the blade at shoulder and the tang is peened, this can be a problem for folks who like a threaded removeable hilt. There can be some slop in the fit at shoulder is going for 1/4/ 20 threads and I like 5/16th threads so sometimes have to use thicker stock and distal taper from there. Historically hilts were forged onto blades so this is not an issue. When you have to remove hilts you gotta start at thicker stock to accomodate the threads. But, again historically hilts were not removeable unless expertly done by qualified hiltsmith's. Since Sam is forging and will forge on guard this stock is correct and a joy. Enjoy bro!!
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