Randy Griffin

First thing I ever tried to Forge. Scribe and small punch from a hay tedder tine. They didn't get as hard as I thought but will be fine for the light use they will see. I'm mostly enjoying the practice. Planning to make lots more practice items.

I found 2 Buffalo Forge blowers today. Both are locked up but one will turn about a quarter turn. I don't think they are the same size or model so couldn't use one for parts. What is one worth? The owner said he would take $50 for the one that will turn a little. Seems a waste if it can't be repaired. What are your thoughts?

I have this small piece of black walnut.

It removes metal. You can start with a dull blade and make it razor sharp. Would take a while as the texture is pretty fine.

You should try the tungsten electrode. It'll put an edge on a knife Schick would be jealous of.

Actually, what I am talking about is like a ceramic rod. Or, in my case, a tungsten electrode.

I think I read somewhere that you are not supposed to use anything round to sharpen a blade with. Is that correct?

I think it is the fan. Take the cover off and see if the fan got damaged in shipping.

I'll have to agree with you there. Of coarse, the best Pot Boy I ever had was catfish down in "The Big Easy".

Looks good Gary. I love Cajun food. I love okra any way I can get it. Ever tried a boiled okra sandwich?

What does the brake cleaner do? I would never have thought to use brake cleaner on a knife.

I'll look good and try to get a picture this evening.

Is that true for all the lumber mill blades? I picked up a 3' section at the scrapyard and noticed when I got home it has carbide teeth. No rust on it from the scrapyard.

I can imagine what those temps will do to a garden. The 90's we have here is bad enough.

That's my kind of garden. I have cabbage, lettuce and onions planted. Pepper seeds are started. I'd like to get the rest planted in the next couple of weeks if the weather coops.