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My guess is that they're two different alloys. One has more copper, less zinc? Not sure. If they're showing as contrasting colors after polishing, I don't imagine there's much you can do. Either call it a "feature" or replace the pins. Sent from my Champion Forge using Tapatalk

I've certainly been called worse! :D Sent from my Champion Forge using Tapatalk

Yeah, outside of using a forge, an oxy fuel torch is really what you're going to want. I've been able to get parts that size glowing with a propane torch by sort of boxing them in with brick or pieces of metal or whatever, but it's not very efficient. I don't recall what oxy-propane burns at...

Here's another picture. :) took it yesterday. I call it... "A Leaf" It didn't wanna upload the full resolution version, so you get "A Low Resolution Leaf" Sent from my Champion Forge using Tapatalk

These are triple pickup tongs. Doubles have two round sections in the jaws, singles have one. Worth noting that single pickup tongs have that round bit set away from the pivot point (see picture) These pictures are from Pieh Tool's website. You can buy them there (i have no experience with...

Thanks! I'm feeling WAY better than I did a few days ago. As for soft start motors, you don't need a VFD to soft start a motor. You can also get dedicated soft starters. Instead of trying to explain how they work, here's a Wiki link :) https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motor_soft_starter For a...

Honestly, I'm surprised y'all hadn't tried those long reach pliers before now. I'll have to noodle this over and see if I can come up with any other tools that might help y'all out in the shop. :) Also: I don't think I've ever used the term "noodle this over" before. Seems fitting, though.

No problemo! :) If you're ever in Tractor Supply, check the promotional bins (the cheap tools near the front of the store). I like to buy vise grips and long pliers there. It's a 50/50 chance the cheap Chinese locking pliers are going to be crap, but they're usually fixable. The worst thing...

I'll revisit your question about motors tomorrow. I'm getting over a cold right now and it's all in my head right now. Sinus pressure and whatnot. Bleh. Anywho, even cheap (Harbor Freight or equivelent) hammers can work well. Strip the lacquer finish off the wooden handles, char the wood with a...

Honestly, that anvil looks to be in very good shape and you can start forging with it right away. The base that you put it on and how you anchor it will make a huge difference. I suggest you get a big chunk-o-wood. The log that my anvil is on is a big piece of White Oak. It's about 300...

Nice! An alternative to surface grinding or milling the face of the anvil is to build it up with weld. I believe you mentioned that you TIG weld. Are you a decent stick welder? https://www.anvilmag.com/smith/anvilres.htm when ever I've talked about anvil repair, this method gets brought up...

You're going to want to get a slightly bigger VFD than you actually need. I don't deal with them enough to remember what the rule of thumb is... 33%? I dunno. 2,200W is roughly 3HP. I recommend going with a 5HP VFD... Keep in mind, just because the VFD is rated for 5HP, doesn't mean it needs to...

You can keep the jaws bent at a 90 degree, forge them out a little longer and bend them to grab funny shapes like rounds or square pieces. Sent from my Champion Forge using Tapatalk

Hope it helps. You could also use a treadmill motor. They're usually around the 2HP mark. All of the ones I've encountered are PMDC motors. I believe in "treadmill duty" they max out at 90VDC, though the motors are rated for 120VDC. I saved one from a treadmill that we had and it's...

The speed of a 3 phase induction motor can be varied by changing the frequency which its running at. Single phase, not so much. If you want to use a single phase motor and still be able to vary the speed, you're looking at either stepped pulleys or using a brushed motor (AKA universal motor)...

Here ya go. These are SUPER practical knives for guys in the trades.

Ya know... If you made that blade a good bit shorter, that COULD be an excellent blade for stripping the insulation off of electrical wire. I just looked up a "lineman's knife" and they're a hookbill blade, but the one that I had (I have no idea what happened to it) had a straight blade. A...

Some of the bigger Fallknivens are 7mm. Sent from my Champion Forge using Tapatalk

Depending on blade length, you might want to go as thick as 1/4". Edit: maybe even a little thicker... depends on the end use. Sometimes the extra weight can be advantageous. Sent from my Champion Forge using Tapatalk

Those may just be the two nicest knives I've ever seen! I wouldn't know, though... there aren't any pictures. :D Sent from my Champion Forge using Tapatalk