[TheForge] Tin on Woodwright's shop

[Jerry Frost]

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From: "Dave Brown" <quahog at tds.net>
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Sent: Sunday, October 10, 2004 3:59 PM
Subject: Re: [TheForge] Tin on Woodwright's shop



> The correct name for that machine is a Burring Machine.  I have a couple,
> one just like he one she used in the show.  It is a Wilcox, just before
> becoming Peck, Stowe, and Wilcox.  They can be a pain to learn and
> adjust.  But once you get the hang of it, things soon get easier.
>

Burring machine is what she called it. I don't recall where I heard it
called an edger. I've always heard them called "Jennies" I have a couple
Pextos but without the depth gages. I'll have to take a closer look and see
it they're just missing or don't have a place for them.

> >Is there a reason she's using 50/50 instead of straight tin or another
food
> >grade solder? Historic authenticity perhaps?
>
> Perhaps, but more likely because it flows more easily and doesn't need as
> much heat (remember, she's using large coppers and a charcoal furnace to
> heat them).  Lead free solder is a pain to use in this kind of work.
>
> Dave Brown
> Heritage Smithing
> Green Bay, WI
>
>

That makes more sense than turning out products you can't use for
authenticity's sake.

Thanks Dave.

Frosty
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