[TheForge] ranite hardfacing rods

Tue May 23 22:49:22 EDT 2006

You should be able to reforge it just fine Aubrey...PF

Dan Tull wrote:
> I have miged a bolt to the wrought then built up around to a needle point.
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Washington, Aubrey O." 
> <awashington at ou.edu>
> To: "Sponsored by ABANA" <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2006 3:52 PM
> Subject: RE: [TheForge] ranite hardfacing rods
> 
> 
> I just picked up a 105# Mouse Hole that is in reasonable shape for its 
> age. But, the tip of the horn is mushroomed a bit and there are some 
> rather deep cuts (~1/8") on the horn.  I can work around the cuts, but 
> my question is about the mushroomed tip.  Has any of you ever tried 
> reforging the wrought iron tip of a horn?  Is this a practical thing to 
> try?  What are the hazards?  I wouldn't be messing with the steel face 
> at all (which is in reasonably good shape).
> 
> The really odd thing about this anvil is that the face is not parallel 
> to the base so that when the anvil is sitting on a level surface, the 
> horn-end of the face is a good 1/4 to 1/2 inch lower than the heal.  It 
> seems to have been forged that was since there is no obvious abuse of 
> the anvil that would have caused this.
> 
> Aubrey
> Rock Creek Forge
> Norman, OK
> 
> ________________________________
> 
> From: theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net on behalf of Ron Childers
> Sent: Tue 5/23/2006 1:49 PM
> To: 'Sponsored by ABANA'
> Subject: RE: [TheForge] ranite hardfacing rods
> 
> 
> 
> That's why I made a 3/8" lilt for the hardy hole on my Hay Budden
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dan Tull
> Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2006 2:13 PM
> To: Sponsored by ABANA
> Subject: Re: [TheForge] ranite hardfacing rods
> 
> 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.
> 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <schade at acegroup.cc>
> To: "Sponsored by ABANA" <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2006 12:13 PM
> Subject: Re: [TheForge] ranite hardfacing rods
> 
> 
>>
>> On May 23, 2006, at 10:44 AM, Luke Thomson wrote:
>>
>>> 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
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>> 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
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Manage membership or unsubscribe at:
>> http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/theforge
>> theforge mail list group photo site is
>> http://www.photoaccess.com
>> Login:  blacksmithblacksmith at hotmail.com
>> password:  anvil
>> ___________
>>
>>
>>
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Manage membership or unsubscribe at:
> http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/theforge
> theforge mail list group photo site is
> http://www.photoaccess.com
> Login:  blacksmithblacksmith at hotmail.com
> password:  anvil
> ___________
> 
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Manage membership or unsubscribe at:
> http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/theforge
> theforge mail list group photo site is
> http://www.photoaccess.com
> Login:  blacksmithblacksmith at hotmail.com
> password:  anvil
> ___________
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
> 
> 
> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> Manage membership or unsubscribe at:
>> http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/theforge
>> theforge mail list group photo site is
>> http://www.photoaccess.com
>> Login:  blacksmithblacksmith at hotmail.com
>> password:  anvil
>> ___________
>>
>>
>>
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Manage membership or unsubscribe at:
> http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/theforge
> theforge mail list group photo site is
> http://www.photoaccess.com
> Login:  blacksmithblacksmith at hotmail.com
> password:  anvil
> ___________
> 
> 
> 
>