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A Learning experience
August 16, 2011
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Marty
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So, I bought a piece of steel today to try and make a cpl dinner bells and learned a few things.
1: the round bar size is 1/2" NOT 5/8"
2: the striker size is 3/8"
3: DO NOT connect the open corner

and last but not least ... DO NOT grab a hot bar without gloves. oops lol I am ok.. just a close call.

will add a pic when the new one is completed.

Keep on Forgin

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August 16, 2011
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Marty;11794 wrote: ... DO NOT grab a hot bar without gloves. oops lol I am ok.. just a close call.

We'll always have to keep telling ourselves this.

Yes, pics when you can, please.

August 16, 2011
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Ever notice how slippery steel gets when it's hot? You can try to pick it up but it juat falls out of your hand immediately :p

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August 16, 2011
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August 16, 2011
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As promised, here is my latest project.

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August 17, 2011
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here is the real pic with the striker...

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August 17, 2011
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Marty... I don't know how to tell you this, but your square is missing a side and angle. 😀

Looking very good! Keep at it. 😉

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August 18, 2011
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JimB;11836 wrote: Marty... I don't know how to tell you this, but your square is missing a side and angle. 😀

OMG yer right.. I better fix that..

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August 18, 2011
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The dinner trapazoid is born.

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