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Welcome from Prince Edward County a couple hours east of you. I can't see me ever calling myself a blacksmith, but I am gearing up to do some stock removal knife making. Maybe if all goes well in the future, I would like to try my hand at creating some simple pattern welded blades...

Welcome from Prince Edward County. What part of Southern Ontario? Any specific interests, or are you a hobbyaholic like me? :) Cheers.

Welcome from Prince Edward County, Ontario! Hope you've been having fun soaking up some of the great knowledge on the forum. :)

(I grew up in a small town in Southern Quebec) -karate chop Big Jim. -riding in the open trailer behind the car when the car was too full of adults. -being in total fear of being called to the principal's office due to the very real threat of getting the strap. -being taught to properly use...

Welcome from Prince Edward County, ON. Good luck with your lathe purchase and making your first projects!

Welcome from Prince Edward County, ON. That’s one sweet collection of vintage equipment you have there. .

I'm pretty much the same way Susquatch. Worked with it regularly for my job in my 20s and never bothered with gloves. For a quick wash of one part, I don't worry about getting a little on my hands, but in order to keep my wife happy, I wash my hands a few times to remove the stink. :-) When...

Welcome from Prince Edward County, ON. Best of luck with the reno! I started my (rather significant) reno last October and we should be ready to move in in early June. Hope all goes well for you with the new job and house!

I'm just changing my parts washer solvent now with my move to the new house/shop. I have just used regular Varsol in the past. Only had problems with the smell (in my 2 car garage shop) when using the washer, and then a bit the next day. Closing the lid seemed to stop the evaporation process...

that is the fun of it for sure. When you're restoring stuff, it's always handy to know someone with a mill and a lathe. ;)