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The Iron Dwarf

no reply to the pm I sent from here and it is unread, no reply from message sent via his website, both sent on the 11th jan
hope you get a reply from the postal address I found for you Nissan

The Iron Dwarf

my first attempt at raising was with 3mm ( at a guess 8 or 10 gauge ) cold rolled steel using a 2lb lump hammer and working it hot.
the second was the same steel with the same hammer cold and I found it easier to get better results cold ( but a little more work )

The Iron Dwarf

try halberds on here, or make one.
the first thing I raised I used an unmodified builders lump hammer.
I often have some for sale but the shipping would cost too much.
sold a head for one a while ago that weighed in at over 8 pounds

The Iron Dwarf

can only be reached by a left handed midget. whats wrong with left handed midgets? I happen to be left handed and not very tall :wink: ( a bit too tall for the cast of 'Time bandits' though ) seriously though if I had to do a lot of big stainless rivets I would try doing it with my press, that can ...

The Iron Dwarf

looked for him on another forum he has posted on in the past but could not find him, I only have the same contact details you have here http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB3/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=11973 have you tried his website? I think I have a postal address for him from a long time ...

The Iron Dwarf

used to do a lot of these on the braces for hoods, jesses and other falconry stuff when I had birds

The Iron Dwarf

he is not exactly within walking distance but I will see if I have any other contact details for him ( was just thinking he has not been on for a while )

The Iron Dwarf

will probably be mild, could be hot or cold rolled, you would need to scratch the paint to see.
16 gauge would be useful for a lot of things 18 gauge for a few less but still worthwhile for learning and for some parts of armour you can use, dont know the thicknesses required except for on helms.

The Iron Dwarf

have seen small stainless cleats here, maybe 10 to 12" long and new, maybe I will grab one next time

The Iron Dwarf

those of us who get to these places can find all sorts of goodies. many years ago I got an 'ironworker' a hydraulic machine for cropping and punching steel, will cut 7" wide plate 3/8" thick or 2" angle or punch 1/2" holes in 1/2" plate. the die holder was missing and the punch holder was in a very ...

The Iron Dwarf

Pitbull Armory wrote:I want the booby!

just the one, or are you after a matching pair

The Iron Dwarf

or even the booby http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v170/hodgesaargh/Photo0121.jpg Looks like a giant Hersheys Chocolate Kiss! an armourer here also has called it aHersheys Chocolate Kiss and wants to buy it, the other one of the pair I made has already arrived in the US and I am waiting to see wha...

The Iron Dwarf

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v170/hodgesaargh/Image001-4.jpg may not look good but it works well for the weight it has. another place to try are places that use loading shovels or excavation equipment, explain that you are into armour and maybe have a few cans of cold beer in your car in case ...

The Iron Dwarf

I have made a few anvils and objects for doing the job of an anvil. one type I regularly make is from the working part of a 'mole plough' or 'subsoiler' this wear part of this not very common type of plough ends up shaped like the horn of an anvil and is hard, I fit a section of fork lift tine for t...

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my thought on this are that the rolled edges give strength as well as preventing sharp edges so cutting accross that with a file will weaken it more than shaping it properly

The Iron Dwarf

is freiman yellow

or will he either do a new nellies thread or something more stupid

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PM sent

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51 for B

The Iron Dwarf

thank you KyKa it is ok to advertise here unlike on some forums and this is the right section to do it in, also in the armour design section you can show you work with less advertising ( look to see what others do firse ) there are several Ukraine armourers on here and they have a good reputation. I...

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a part got from a scrapyrd here, it was originally a shaft or pivot for childrend playground equipment

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think this is now full, will organise another soon

The Iron Dwarf

well its a long way from Texas but if you are in the area anytime give me a shout
think we have 3 people so far and several maybe's so should be a good day

The Iron Dwarf

am thinking of organising a day of forgework at my place in january, mainly for begginers to have a go and learn a little. (Alun who I share the place with has been a bit tardy about organising a course ). there will be instruction avaliable in the basics up to what I know, it will be a full day sta...

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Really? I sent Argon tool an email on Wednesday. They replied in a couple hours. I provided a link to the picture I had scanned in and had dropped into photobucket. the ones I tried were in England, where I am, will be trying argon as well. one place here it was 14 months ago and about 10 calls to ...

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have given up waiting for places in this country to reply so contacted microstamp to get a price from them, will let you know if and when I get a response
I asked about 2 punches about 3/4" square with my design on about 1/2" tall for marking solid mild steel cold

The Iron Dwarf

unless the output of the welder is DC 7018 will not work in most cases.

most simple arc welders are AC output

The Iron Dwarf

made this today, it has a radius on the small end ( about 30mm or 1 3/16" diameter ) and on the large end ( about 65mm or 2 1/2" diameter ) and a nice curve in between, length is about 152mm or 6".
should be usefull for some parts in making armour I think.

The Iron Dwarf

30 for B

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if in doubt ask here first, there are many here who can and will help wether it is a 'should I buy this' or not post or is this guy any good type of thing. there may be people here who are good on armour but not on cars or computers and you could trade skills. I dont know much about armour but I mak...

The Iron Dwarf

you will not need a lot of skill or tools to improve it and many on here will help. AND you will have learnt a little about making things yourself which can save you money in the future. there will probably be people in your area who can help so dont give up yet. the steel does not look like it has ...

The Iron Dwarf

last time IIRC you made a challenge whilst drunk and stuck to it when sober, you did not back out and it helped you get fitter and also helped others I think.

DO IT
and post pix of it

The Iron Dwarf

like the tire hammer,
is it as simple as it looks with a motor driving the tire and the bolt just below the center of the wheel as the fixing for the con rod onto the crank then a section of leaf spring that rocks and pushes the hammer down and back up

The Iron Dwarf

Awp yup
and hot rolled is normally cheaper

here in the UK cold rolled is normal for up to and including 3mm ( 1/8" ) and hot rolled is normal for 3mm upwards but you can get both in other thicknesses if requested

The Iron Dwarf

grey / silvery with a pattern like frost on a window = galv flat grey = could be zintec, another but thinner zinc coating, pickle both of these and a reasonable acid will fizz. dark grey / blue-black = hot rolled, hammering it will remove some of the scale, bend it and it will flake off the outside,...

The Iron Dwarf

I think the red paint will help a lot
though adding weight to the hammer and anvil may help more as would increasing the speed a bit

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