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  1. Electrical
    I have a motor i want to use but im not sure what the horse power is. Under HP is says "Wo 466."
  2. Sticky Forum
    I found these videos to be helpful. They cover when to wire brush, planishing heat verses forging heat, and managing forge scale. If you have any other tips or videos please feel free to share it. Thank you. https://youtu.be/cC_nlswoVHU https://youtu.be/Pkt5LExp_pA
  3. Machines - Tools and Cutting Methods
    What kind of table do you need for a plasma cutter? Wouldn't the plasma cutter cut through the stock and the table as well? I was thinking about making a pantograph or a similar copy machine in the future and this question came to mind. Thank you.
  4. Welding Projects & Pictures
    I was wondering if anyone would like to share welding or blacksmithing projects that sell pretty well. Maybe even books or videos demonstrating projects that have sold well. Thank you.
  5. Machines - Tools and Cutting Methods
    I need a more powerful air compressor than i currently have. My compressor is a 200 psi, 6 gallon 5.1 CFM @ 90psi. I love it because its quiet. I had this idea that if i bought another one i could hook them both together with an air hose and put them on a bigger tank. I could get a 200 PSI tank...
  6. Sticky Forum
    I'm wanting to buy a guillotine tool that has a large selection of dies. I would like something similar to the one pictured below because you can place stock in the front or side. Who sells something similar to this and has a good selection of dies? Thank you.
  7. Machines - Tools and Cutting Methods
    I found this video and wanted to share it with others who may have a horizontal/vertical bandsaw. I also posted this video and others in the Harbor freight forum in my HF bandsaw thread...
  8. Machines - Tools and Cutting Methods
    I have plans on building a 2x72 grinder with a variable speed motor so i can both sand and grind. The problem is cost. I have two options, either use step pulleys with an AC motor or use a variable speed motor. The latter is expensive. I already have a variable speed treadmill motor but cant...
  9. Electrical
    I plan on building a 2x72 belt grinder. I have a DC treadmill motor. What's the easiest way to wire and control the speed? Also if this motor doesn't work what kind of motor and controller do i need for a belt grinder? Thank you.
  10. Harbor Freight
    I am thinking of buying a HF 4 in. x 6 in. Horizontal/Vertical Metal Cutting Band Saw. Is it any good? Does it cut straight? Any issues that i should know of? What are the best blades to use? What TPI for cutting mild steel? Whats the best brand blade?
  11. Site Help and Suggestions
    I don't seem to be getting notifications to threads i start or subscribe to. How can i fix this?
  12. Machines - Tools and Cutting Methods
    I hear a band saw will travel which results in crooked cuts. Is this true for hand held band saws too? What's the best way to cut steel? Abrasive cut off saw? Dry cut saw? Grinder? Bandsaw? Reciprocating Sawzall? How about a plasma cutter? How difficult is it to cut steel tubing and angle steel...
  13. New Member Introductions
    :waving: I'm an amateur hobbyist welder and i do a little blacksmithing too. I hope to make a few bucks with my hobby but if not that's ok, I still love to work with metal. I'm a Christian who follows Jesus the best i can. I'm in my late 40's and hope to learn things here. Thank you for the...
  14. Machines - Tools and Cutting Methods
    Hello, i just joined today. I'm a hobbyist welder and need advice on plasma cutters. My first question is can i cut thin sheet metal with a plasma cutter? And my next question is about buying a plasma cutter. I cant afford an expensive machine and I'm looking for a cheap one, but i worry that i...
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