Tribe.net. Local Connections girl mark http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/da503ce3-a680-401f-825d-8ceb59ff8832#05fece25-54ac-44cf-befe-fe9a634a9bfe 2009-06-27T17:25:04Z 2009-06-27T17:25:04Z

I think you would like to learn of the existence of Farm Show Magazine (a newsprint paper full of ideas on things people built when they had a need for something on the farm, and hilarious reviews of various products by farmers who mince no words when they don't like something). They also put out the Farm Show Encyclopedia of Made It Myself, which is an amazing compilation. Buy it and you'll be welding yourself up some Trucktors in no time (bus-based homemade tractor, if I remember right- seemed liek there were a lot of variations on this project). http://www.farmshow.com/

girl mark 2009-06-27T17:25:04Z Tanemon http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/da503ce3-a680-401f-825d-8ceb59ff8832#f0ea91a5-9181-4a0f-b0ef-d57caad3f74a 2009-06-27T13:59:58Z 2009-06-27T13:59:58Z

That looks to be a good site... just visited briefly, but will go back. Thanks, W.O.

Tanemon 2009-06-27T13:59:58Z W. O. http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/da503ce3-a680-401f-825d-8ceb59ff8832#fbb6a45f-3408-4e53-a53c-854754f6f701 2009-06-27T02:27:17Z 2009-06-27T02:27:17Z

Try journeytoforever.org/farm_library/device/devicesToC.html

W. O. 2009-06-27T02:27:17Z Tanemon http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/da503ce3-a680-401f-825d-8ceb59ff8832#c5bc9e3f-0f9c-4809-9bcf-4345e9b082c8 2009-06-26T17:26:59Z 2009-06-26T17:26:59Z

This is my semi-annual revival of the thread. II'm still gratefully collecting Web-sites/URLs on this topic. Sites with good metal-project plans for farm/garden are what I'm after. Thanks in advance for any that you can supply!

Tanemon 2009-06-26T17:26:59Z Plokk D Rainbo http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/da503ce3-a680-401f-825d-8ceb59ff8832#622d7220-864a-4287-9da8-a006112cd5b7 2008-12-12T05:14:44Z 2008-12-12T05:14:44Z

I didn't actually do it myself my dad had a tree trimming service which made a by product of wood to split. We split the wood at 50 cents a cord 4x2x8 it was hard work so my Dad and brothers started making the hydrolic splitters. The first one didnt last long the welds busted.. the second one twice as big with a slant blade.. experimenting each time.. eventually 5 of us could work at the same time and he then had all he could do to keep us supplied in wood to split. I also dont have the plans nor would I know how to make them. Just throwing out an idea

Plokk D Rainbo 2008-12-12T05:14:44Z Tanemon http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/da503ce3-a680-401f-825d-8ceb59ff8832#36fa31ea-644a-4357-8024-657211e004d5 2008-12-12T03:58:43Z 2008-12-12T03:58:43Z

Plok, you wrote: " A decent wood splitter is always handy on a small farm." Have you built one? If so, tell me about the design or where you got the plans, okay? T.

Tanemon 2008-12-12T03:58:43Z Plokk D Rainbo http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/da503ce3-a680-401f-825d-8ceb59ff8832#5bf37150-3aa7-43e5-a7b9-ec3f5f198c28 2008-12-11T07:41:55Z 2008-12-11T07:41:55Z

A decent wood splitter is always handy on a small farm.. *note to remember once you make one you will want to make bigger and better :D

Plokk D Rainbo 2008-12-11T07:41:55Z Bearterrible http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/da503ce3-a680-401f-825d-8ceb59ff8832#7bc422ad-6448-4d5f-9935-640415ff0427 2008-12-08T01:29:37Z 2008-12-08T01:29:37Z

My 2c is that a rolling drum might be a better idea. you could roll(step bend0 a sheet of 1" square mesh into a cyclinder, then set up rollers to hold it at an incline, then a belt off your motor. the problem with vibrating stuff s that yo are really shakng everthing apart. OTOH, an inclined vibrating bedframe design would pack flatter than the drum idea.

Bearterrible 2008-12-08T01:29:37Z Heather http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/da503ce3-a680-401f-825d-8ceb59ff8832#51502a68-4284-48b1-b09f-e4adc5880ed1 2008-12-07T19:50:39Z 2008-12-07T19:50:39Z

Someone recently gave me a metal gazeebo sans several parts, I too am enjoying rural living so we have chickens. We built the outside of the enclosure using the door to the gazeebo by welding it to posts and inside the chicken enclosure we welded some of these metal triangles onto posts as perches for the hens. They love them they are always going up on them! I'm going to use the rest of the long rectangular metal pieces weld them together and make some arches & ladder like things to grow viney plants on. I bought one of these games called ladder ball but some friends of mine have made a home made one/welded it up they call it red neck golf out of pipes it's alot of fun to play and if you have a big back yard it's good b/c it's permanently fixed there. Have fun and enjoy your new welder rig!

Heather 2008-12-07T19:50:39Z $item.owner.firstName http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/da503ce3-a680-401f-825d-8ceb59ff8832#f80a27e1-5c9c-479a-87d9-56b6fb655084 2008-12-07T18:09:11Z 2008-12-07T18:09:11Z

I'm sorry, I was WAY off, I was just thinking of artsy stuff.

$item.owner.firstName 2008-12-07T18:09:11Z Tanemon http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/da503ce3-a680-401f-825d-8ceb59ff8832#4d894f5b-2692-42f9-8a94-0d7b1135ac9d 2008-12-07T15:10:00Z 2008-12-07T15:10:00Z

One thing I'm thinking of building this winter is a vibrating compost sifter. It would have a metal (probably square tubing) frame, and use a third-horsepower electric motor, and a belt-driven eccentric to vibrate a frame/screen. In general, this is the sort of project I'm thinking about. Other projects might include a 'push-type' row seeder, etc. But I know there have been many people who have experimented and designed things, and I'm partly looking to be inspirted by what they've thought out, designed, and refined.

Tanemon 2008-12-07T15:10:00Z Tanemon http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/da503ce3-a680-401f-825d-8ceb59ff8832#c2015165-dc8e-4ab6-80e5-64267733ed42 2008-12-07T14:59:21Z 2008-12-07T14:59:21Z

Djarum, thanks so much for the list of Web links! This appears to be the result of a lot of research work, and I do appreciate it. I'll work my way through the list. All the best, Tanemon

Tanemon 2008-12-07T14:59:21Z Tanemon http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/da503ce3-a680-401f-825d-8ceb59ff8832#b49e097a-2d00-4111-8376-b3f252616028 2008-12-07T00:11:17Z 2008-12-07T00:11:17Z

Mickey, you wrote: " I'm sorry I don't have a source readily available for you. But just one, quick, cautionary question: You've given that rig-the once-over and are sure it functions properly and safely, right?" Yes, I've given it the once over (more than once!). ;) I've been using the rig for about a year now. Bear, you wrote: "DO NOT USE oxy gear in an enclosed space. DO NOT let anyone else use your gear. Oxy weldng is good for thin metals like pipe, e.g bicycle frames and non-ferrous metals like copper pipe, repairing aluminium castings (engine cases, tools, etc). Note you both braze(filler) and weld with oxy, so it can join dissimilar metals." Yes, first I practiced and got pretty good at brazing & braze welding. Next, I put time into learning heat bending & forming, and annealing & basic tempering. Then I focussed on getting better at cutting (w. cutting torch). Then I put in a lot of time on filler welding - on steel up to 3/16 inch. Also, THANKS also for the cautions, Bear.

Tanemon 2008-12-07T00:11:17Z Bearterrible http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/da503ce3-a680-401f-825d-8ceb59ff8832#91c1922b-3411-4168-8867-0e8f41af1f68 2008-12-06T03:16:11Z 2008-12-06T03:16:11Z

I seriously suggest that you take a course in oxy weldng. Not only should it teach you how to oxy weld properly, but it shoul also teach you how to inspect and care for the equipment you have purchased. DO NOT USE oxy gear in an enclosed space. DO NOT let anyone else use your gear. Oxy weldng is good for thin metals like pipe, e.g bicycle frames and non-ferrous metals like copper pipe, repairing aluminium castings (engine cases, tools, etc). Note you both braze(filler) and weld with oxy, so it can join dissimilar metals It can do stuff that the other can not do, but you have to have to understand that stuff needs to be warmed and cooled properly for best results, then to cap it off certain jobs require a quick hand.

Bearterrible 2008-12-06T03:16:11Z $item.owner.firstName http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/da503ce3-a680-401f-825d-8ceb59ff8832#7e98c42e-683b-4729-a2af-0c26ff50468b 2008-12-06T02:40:51Z 2008-12-06T02:40:51Z

I don't even know what that thing is you bought, but a search brought up some books and such: Artisan Welding Projects: 25 Decorative Projects for Hobby Welders http://www.amazon.com/Artisan-Welding-Projects-Decorative-Welders/dp/1589232801 Welding for Arts and Crafts http://www.amazon.ca/Welding-Arts-Crafts-Dewayne-Roy/dp/0766818969 Welding message boards: http://www.hobartwelders.com/weldtalk/forumdisplay.php?f=19 A page of links to projects: http://www.davewrightwelding.com/projects.htm Check out the art created here: http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/cr_metal/article/0,,DIY_13766_5072869,00.html Here's a free e-book: http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/7969 Ideas can come from anywhere, including artists: http://pmacraftshow.org/artists-metal/ You could have a great time being creative with recycled materials, aka JUNK ;) http://www.welding-advisers.com/Welding-Art.html Combine things to create artistic headboards for beds: http://mattresszine.com/mattress-frame/michele-contemporary-bed-frame/ http://mattresszine.com/mattress-frame/smc-furnishing-go-for-recycled-wood/ That could be a real money-maker too. Making headboards, custom creations. You could try selling on Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/ Check out their furniture area, you'll find tables and clocks and mirrors. This is a gorgeous wood headboard: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=cat1_gallery_19&listing_id=17477235 Imagine doing that with metals... I love this guy's work: http://johntunger.typepad.com/artbuzz/2005/05/recycled_steel_.html Last idea, go here to the row of little houses: http://www.makeitrightnola.org/ Wait, here's the page...LOL... http://www.makeitrightnola.org/mir_SUB.php?section=mir&page=designs&mySub=eskew Notice the long, large panels on the outside of the home. And in the interior image, it shows the effect of light through the panels as being "foliage-like" without it being leaves or tree outlines. That could be very interesting for window panels, fireplace coverings, stair railing inserts, room dividers, etc. I hope something in this helps. Since I know NOTHING about the topic. Ideas I'm good at.

$item.owner.firstName 2008-12-06T02:40:51Z ALLAH God of all http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/da503ce3-a680-401f-825d-8ceb59ff8832#1e0f2e8f-f22a-486e-81e9-73115d22a67b 2008-12-05T23:06:22Z 2008-12-05T23:06:22Z

I'd suggest you make the projects fit the need of the moment. So the question bounces back at ya. What do you need?

ALLAH God of all 2008-12-05T23:06:22Z Mickey http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/da503ce3-a680-401f-825d-8ceb59ff8832#aa6f2f17-7e14-4611-ada8-86093422bdbc 2008-12-05T19:10:35Z 2008-12-05T19:10:35Z

I'm sorry I don't have a source readily available for you. But just one, quick, cautionary question: You've given that rig-the once-over and are sure it functions properly and safely, right?

Mickey 2008-12-05T19:10:35Z Tanemon http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/da503ce3-a680-401f-825d-8ceb59ff8832#af65524a-dace-4c13-83ca-8c8c95e0b0a3 2008-12-05T19:01:07Z 2008-12-05T19:01:07Z

I'm a long-time carpenter, handyman, tinkerer - living on rural land. Not too long back, at an estate sale, I bought an oxy-acetylene welding rig. I'm interested in finding ideas and plans for making things that are useful on a small farm, or for the home. Materials like wood, ferrous metals, brass, or rubber are all feasible. What I'm looking for good sources for concepts & plans. I realize this may all seem a little vague, but bear with me... I'd really appreciate any advice about books that I could investigate and possibly buy, plus Web sites that may offer plans (either for sale or for free) and on-line forums where people discuss such projects and maybe show pictures. Thanks. Tanemon

Tanemon 2008-12-05T19:01:07Z