Glad to help Zach Russell, As long as the reducer is set up to run either direction, you could put a reversing switch on the motor. The only rea...

Zach I do not think that the reducer you linked to would hold up. My reducer is 30:1 with an input rating of 2.75 HP and an output of 2415 inch ...

Yes that is a the reducer above the switch. You need somewhere around 60:1 reduction and yes these are expensive. I was able to get this one out of ...

Zach I used to weld with my hammer and anvil. I made several Damascus knives this way until I built a rolling mill. Even then, I set the welds ...

Sorry for the delay in my response, I have been fighting some computer issues. This is a larger photo of my rolling mill. It has a 30:1...

Zach San Mai is a perfect fit for a rolling mill! It is very helpful for keeping the core centered. It is a good practice when doing San Ma...

Zach This is a picture of my rolling mill. This is a simple model with just the top roller being driven. The top roller turns in bear...

Zach I made my rolling mill with 2" rollers and the rollers were made out of chromed hydraulic cylinder rods. A big consideration for the roller...

Safety is very important, but remember that just because you are using a safety device doesn't mean that it is protecting you -- It must be used corre...

I think you may have answered your own question with this statement... "I was enrolled in a basic class with Mark Aspery and realized how terribl...

Thanks for the comments -- they are much appreciated. Brian

those are fantastic Brian

Congratulations Joel!!! Brian

Thanks for the updates Dan and Cindy. This is the first time in many years that I missed this event and although not the same as being there, it help...