I originally got mine from Southeastern Heater Supply. When the thermocouple went bad I called Omega. I to got a real person. After explaining what I ...

I use Stay Brite on the rare occasion I solder. Dale

If you stay in Hope you can probably bribe (or maybe blackmail)a ride with one of the instructors or another student. I had my own car and still rode ...

I agree, a hammer has to feel right. I finally broke my favorite hammer. It was a two pound sledge that I bought for a couple of dollars when I first ...

I do 95% of my forging with a two pound sledgehammer. I have heavier hammers, all the way up to 16 lbs, if I need them, but the two pounder sees most...

I've been fooling around with Weebly.com. It's pretty simple. I haven't decided if I will stick with it or try something else. Dale

Dan, thanks for posting the jig. I've seen several variations, but you's is, I believe, the simples, most straight forward design I've seen. I'll be m...

Welcom Barry. Hammer-in's are a major source of information, but if you can swing an introductory class at one of the ABS schools, you will learn more...

Well said, Jerry. I figure every day that I wake up and am not looking at grass roots I'm ahead of the game. By the way, congratulations. A little lat...

I'd like to know what's "NEW" about Jerry? Dale

Sorry Dan, I didn't realize it was there. I just wanted to get the word out. If you want to delete this post, please feel free. Dale

Thanks Steve. Nightmare sounds like the right discription. I'll tell my customer what you and Ed have said and see if he still wants to go through wit...

Thanks Ed. Since he's already got the stuff and wants it used, I'll give it a try. Although I haven't worked with it, I've looked at and handled some ...

Thanks Lin, That's why I came here for advice. I knew someone would steer me in the right direction. Dale