Recent content by dkaschner

I tend to back the cut with wood to give the teeth some extra support when cutting thin steel. Not a sure-fire fix but I think it helps.

Just a hop, skip and a jump. :-) I'm over that way all the time. That would be great to meet.

Welcome Wes. Nice work. Where are you at in Eagan. I am in Eagan also. Behind the High School. My shop is torn apart right now getting ready for a move into a couple of nice big workshops... Look forward to seeing more of your work. Dan

I too am trying to get a permit to add on to my smithy. To my way of thinking, windows are great for light. But I REALLY pay special attention to them as a last-ditch emergency exit. Can never be too careful, given the nature of what we do. Don't want to be trapped cut off from a door...

Try ash. Use it for making baseball bats. Vikings loved it for spears. :-)

Hey Rome, good to see you. Great forum here. I suspect Wayne will be chiming in too. :-) Dan

Sweet George. I always look forward to seeing your work. :-) Dan

George, wonderful work! What a beauty. You wouldn't happen be carrying that along to Bowie's for a little show-n-tell in October would you? I would love to feel that baby in-hand. Dan

Wayne Coe is the dealer in the US. Shipping is cheaper when you go through Wayne.

Jim, that sounds good. You're always welcome at my place, just say the word. Talk to you soon.

Jim, welcome! Good to see you here buddy.

Welcome. I'm a little less south of you, in Eagan. Dan

Welcome. You'll like it here. Lots of good people and information to be had. Always nice to hear of another fellow twin-citian. :-)

Fred, sorry I haven't posted sooner. It hits too close to home. I will pray for Alex and for you that you may find some measure of peace and answers to the questions you may always have. My heart goes out to you, your family and Alex. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

I'm guessing you will have enough torque. What would your final rpm / ipm speed be? Touchy thing with a rolling mill, too fast and well it can get plain dangerous not to mention the potential for slippage. Too slow and the rollers can start to really suck the heat out of the billet, i.e. in...