[TheForge] ranite hardfacing rods

[Dan Tull]

I sold a 180# P/W  and kept a 179# P/W because the 180 was too flat.
It was easier to straighten stock on the sway.



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Subject: Re: [TheForge] ranite hardfacing rods


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> On May 23, 2006, at 10:44 AM, Luke Thomson wrote:
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>> After reading your reviews I am doubting that my anvil needs to be 
>> refaced, just repaired. I plan on getting some sticks or maybe wire if 
>> I can today. I've posted some pictures on photoaccess under tools and 
>> tooling ( it wouldn't let me create a new album...)  My pictures show 
>> the gashes but I was unable to show the sway very well.
>> Does anyone know any reason why not to run tig beads across the anvil? 
>> Seems like that would both reduce the amount of grinding and, more 
>> importantly, give me some more practice with TIG.
>> Thanks for all your help,
>> Luke
>>
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> couldn't find your pictures. Some sway isn't really that big a problem. 
> My advice would be to get something you can use as an anvil. track, 
> large object etc. After working a while you will know better what your 
> requirements are. don't get bogged down in having a perfect anvil.
> 
> Bob
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