the midlands micro bash

[lurker]

Next Saturday (14th) a few of us:

Pete Maddex (who hopefully knows what he is doing)
Bodgematic
Modernist
Steve Maskery
Jordan
DougB
and me

Are getting together at my place (Loughborough) for a plane blade hardening and tempering session.

All are welcome.
I'll fire up the "Philly furnace" (yet to be built [-o< ) at about 12noon and we will finish when we all get bored

PM me for address details

 

[Racers]

Hi, lurker

I can bring my hair dryer (well not mine don't need one) and blow torch, if you want that will get the charcoal going. Do you have some oil a large can/saucepan for quenching?


Pete

 

[bodgermatic]

That reminds me, need to rough out that blank! I've been too distracted by using tools to start making any

 

[lurker]

Hi, lurker

I can bring my hair dryer (well not mine don't need one) and blow torch, if you want that will get the charcoal going. Do you have some oil a large can/saucepan for quenching?
Pete

Pete
bring drier as I'm not sure I can find an old one. Already asked SWMBO about borrowing hers, she asked why & hit the roof (hammer) when I told her.
Bring blow torch -will try to cadge my Neighbour's as he has a big one (torch!!!!)
We are about to dump our current oven so have "permission" to temper in that.
Have oil sorted - assume old engine oil is OK??

 

[Racers]

Hi Lurker

Old engine oil if fine do you have a deep tin to put it in we need about 3-4 inches and some space at the top, see if you can borrow a saucepan :wink:

Pete

 

[xy mosian]

Sounds as if that is going to be FUN
Any chance of WIP style pictures?

xy

 

[Racers]

Hi,

I will take my camera

Pete

 

[xy mosian]

Hi Pete,

Thanks. Enjoy yourselves!

xy

 

[Steve Maskery]

Sir, Please Sir, can I come too, Sir? Please, Sir?

S

 

[Jorden]

Do you have room for one more to pop along during the day please

Dennis

 

[lurker]

Steve, Dennis,

You will be most welcome

I'll pm you with the address

 

[Racers]

Hi, Steve


My turn to drive

Pete

 

[bodgermatic]

Just a foretaste of the exciting tempering action to come, here's the result of my morning's metalworking:

No, that's not a Record original, it's my copy :wink: Thankfully the quality of the image covers a multitude of sins. The experience has confirmed my preference for working wood over metal

Looking forward to turning it into something harder and sharper next weekend.

 

[xy mosian]

bodgermatic,
fantastic what a good looking blade or at least it will be when that blunt end is sharpened :lol:
and all in a morning too!
xy

 

[lurker]

A bit of a bump!

Last call, anyone else who is at a loose end on Saturday is welcome.

We will no doubt diverge from the main event which is the blade hardening & tempering masterclass lead by Pete.

 

[bodgermatic]

Have you finished shaping the blade you're going to treat yet, Jim? I only ask 'cos I know how easy it is to get diverted

 

[lurker]

Have you finished shaping the blade you're going to treat yet, Jim? I only ask 'cos I know how easy it is to get diverted

I have four ( 1 plane, 1 scraper & 2 spokeshave) ready for myself & have one to do for wizer tomorrow.
Not been in the shed since Sunday when I ground the end off my finger :roll:

 

[bodgermatic]

I have four ( 1 plane, 1 scraper & 2 spokeshave) ready for myself & have one to do for wizer tomorrow.
Not been in the shed since Sunday when I ground the end off my finger :roll:

You have been busy! Plus you have some battle scars to show off.

 

[dannykaye]

Don't believe mad Pet about his metal working he is much better at it than he admits wish I could come but sadly otherwise occupied

 

[Racers]

Hi, danny


I see you found us.

Pete