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Ya, it sure is sweet stuff. Wish I had time to forge it all. Dan

W-2, Don Hanson Various sizes Cleaning shop.I have some W-2 for sale. Purchased directly from Don Hanson around 2008 (estimate). At my age, this is more than I will ever use. Various sizes and weights. SOLD 2" x 11" round $110 ea. Plus shipping Check is much preferred over...

KMG 6" Drive Wheel $75 Not needed any more. Upgraded my KMG Classic to direct drive. The direct drive kit comes with it's own wheel. - Lightly used. - 6 inch diameter. - 2-1/4 inch (2.25) wide (not including rear extended boss) - 5/8 inch (0.625) bore with a 3/16 inch (0.1875) keyway -...

KMG 4" Drive Wheel $40 Not needed any more. Upgraded my KMG Classic to direct drive. The direct drive kit comes with it's own wheel. - Lightly used. - 4 inch diameter. - 2-1/4 inch (2.25) wide (not including rear extended boss) - 5/8 inch (0.625) bore with a 3/16 inch (0.1875) keyway -...

I have 2 9-inch disks from Beaumont Metals for sale for use with a horizontal or vertical Disk Grinder. 1 disk has a 1 degree bevel and one is flat. These disks were bought directly from Rob at Beaumont Metals and have never been used. Asking $80 each or both for $150. Built with 5/8″ bore...

I tend to back the cut with wood to give the teeth some extra support when cutting thin steel. Not a sure-fire fix but I think it helps.

Just a hop, skip and a jump. :-) I'm over that way all the time. That would be great to meet.

Welcome Wes. Nice work. Where are you at in Eagan. I am in Eagan also. Behind the High School. My shop is torn apart right now getting ready for a move into a couple of nice big workshops... Look forward to seeing more of your work. Dan

I too am trying to get a permit to add on to my smithy. To my way of thinking, windows are great for light. But I REALLY pay special attention to them as a last-ditch emergency exit. Can never be too careful, given the nature of what we do. Don't want to be trapped cut off from a door...

Try ash. Use it for making baseball bats. Vikings loved it for spears. :-)

Hey Rome, good to see you. Great forum here. I suspect Wayne will be chiming in too. :-) Dan

Sweet George. I always look forward to seeing your work. :-) Dan

George, wonderful work! What a beauty. You wouldn't happen be carrying that along to Bowie's for a little show-n-tell in October would you? I would love to feel that baby in-hand. Dan

Wayne Coe is the dealer in the US. Shipping is cheaper when you go through Wayne.

Jim, that sounds good. You're always welcome at my place, just say the word. Talk to you soon.