Alex Bealer Blacksmith Association

Hello Clubmembers:

I understand that we can purchase one ton of coke for $40.00 in Birmingham Al. Who has a truck that could carry 2,000 lbs of coke?
Houston

I'm reading The Art of Blacksmithing and what do I see toward the end of chapter 4?

Last paragraph, page 113 talks about "odd jobs to maintain a living income" and sharpening saws. Top of page 114 Bealer tells of "a blacksmith shop in Mableton, Georgia, operated by the Daniell brothers, which had a most ingenious setting macine designed and made in the shop fir the use of the Daniells."

How cool is that? {BIG GRIN!}

If anyone that took a piece of the iron from india I brought, and tried it, post how you liked it. Also any other comments. I'm trying to get in imported at about $3.00 per pound, in half and one inch round and square stock. Post any comments about that you may have also.

Can anyone recommend a person who will tie brooms for fire place sets? I've seen a couple of good fireplace tool sets at recent guild meetings so I know that there must be someone who does. I had a recent email from someone in Watkinsville posing that question and it got me to thinking that this would be a common need within our area.

Jim

Hey All,

I have an abundance of steel saw bodies that I would like to sell or trade for tools. Most of the bodys are about 1/8" thick but I have some that are as thick as 3/8". 90% of these have never had carbide tips brazed to them and have never seen a machine.

I also have a good deal of 4150 tool steel from woodworking tools that were discarded. These are not small shop peices, these are large chunks of steel that have been discarded from service.

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What should I use for the screen part of a fire screen? It's not just decorative, it needs to be a spark stopper. Is it just wire mesh, like hardware cloth? Where would I find it? I'm thinking actual mesh for a movable screen, not the hanging style that draws back and forth like curtains.