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    Show your DIY forge

    here is mine: old propane tank side entrance for the heat so it swirls the flame rather than directly on the item. Since the picture I have a sliding front rest so I can support longer items.
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    Liquid volume in 100' of 3/4 i.d. hose?

    oops, don't know how i got .5, I do know .375 is half of .75 ...... brain fart
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    Liquid volume in 100' of 3/4 i.d. hose?

    I come up with: 4.079987 gallons 15.4 liters Math .5^2*3.14159=0.7853975 square inches x 100 feet x 12 inches per foot = 942.477 cubic inches/ 231 cubic inches per gallon= 4.079987 gallons
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    made bead roller dies on my lathe

    does your friend have plans/build thread on the roller?
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    What is a fair price for this classic old lathe?

    In my area around $1000-1200
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    Steel is Expensive

    I was bummed about that also. I have not found anyone else locally that has that, if you do pm me and I will do the same.... I heard that all the Kleins are going that route...
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    what are some essential metal lathe tools

    also check out http://www.tools4cheap.net/ mostly import stuff but the quality is good for the price.
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    Knives & blacksmithing and more

    WoW WOW WOW!!!! That is beautiful craftsmanship! Some day I hope to be able to get close....
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    Powder Coat DIY ?

    How big are the parts? Most of the stuff I do if I can I do in a dedicated toaster oven in the garage. If it was summer and you had the windows open I would say maybe, but not during the winter.
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    DIY Tig Torch cooler

    power supply
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    What do you think might cause this , motor relay question

    I have picked up an saw from about 1947. Works well, however, when you shut down the saw the relay clicks. Is this normal for older motors or should I think about replacing the relay? See video:
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    Cool garage sale find.

    Oh, Ill give you $100
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    Cool garage sale find.

    That deserves a "YOU ****", nice score!
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    Blacksmithing Projects Journal

    Looks awesome! This winter I plan on starting on the knife endeavor myself and then its payback time with questions ;)
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    Looking at shop vacs

    Small is a relative term.... It is larger than a 5 gallon bucket, probably about 18" in diameter and about 2 feet tall. Call it medium small... :) What I was trying to get across the main filter bag in the fein does such a great job the hepa barely gets dirty. I have done the cheap with...
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    Looking at shop vacs

    FEIN Turbo3, Have had one for years, hands down the best vac I have ever used. Make sure to get the HEPA filter. This way you definitely protect the motor from fine abrasive dust. The main filter "sock" does an excellent job and the HEPA "polishes" out any really fine dust. I have had the...
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    This place really gets me in trouble :D

    JP, you got a jeep and it isn't done yet? :lol_hitti During the summer I usually work on my car projects and when the cooler weather arrives I do stuff that makes heat. My real addiction is cars, usually with turbos: 73 Novass w/454 63 Corvair turbo spyder (on rotisserie for way too long)...
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    Blacksmithing Projects Journal

    Things are looking great! Have you had a chance to get the heat treating oven up and running?
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