Hello from Wisconsin.

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Dr.Gonzo, Jan 26, 2015.


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  1. Dr.Gonzo

    Dr.Gonzo Monkey

    New to the boards. Interested in sharing ideas and learning new skills.
     
    Dr.Gonzo, Jan 26, 2015
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  2. kellory

    kellory An unemployed Jester, is nobody's fool. Banned

    Then you have come to the right place. Anything you wish to start with? The knowledge pool here is quite extensive.
     
    kellory, Jan 26, 2015
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  3. Dr.Gonzo

    Dr.Gonzo Monkey

    Entering a phase where I'm trying to teach myself basic metal working for average chores around the house/yard.
     
    Dr.Gonzo, Jan 26, 2015
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  4. kellory

    kellory An unemployed Jester, is nobody's fool. Banned

    A good heavy vise, a chunk of railroad rail to act as an anvil, an oxy acetylene torch, a few hammers, and hand tools, and you have a good start, though a welder is a great addition. (You can, however, weld with 3 car batteries wire in series, for smaller repairs. Or to tack something for proper welding later.)
     
    kellory, Jan 26, 2015
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  5. Motomom34

    Motomom34 Monkey+++

    Welcome to the Monkey @Dr.Gonzo. We have some members who do metal work, you picked a great site to come & learn on.
     
    Motomom34, Jan 26, 2015
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  6. Yard Dart

    Yard Dart Vigilant Monkey Moderator

    Yard Dart, Jan 26, 2015
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  7. JABECmfg

    JABECmfg multi-useless

    Welcome aboard, Dr. G!

    I love the avatar - I gotta ask, where does one buy red hot Polish sausages? That sounds delicious!!!
     
    JABECmfg, Jan 26, 2015
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  8. Witch Doctor 01

    Witch Doctor 01 Mojo Maker

    Welcome to the Tree of knowledge and assorted monkeys....
     
    Witch Doctor 01, Jan 26, 2015
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  9. Dunerunner

    Dunerunner Brewery Monkey Moderator

    Welcome here!! That is a jar of parasite control, right there! :D
     
    Dunerunner, Jan 26, 2015
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  10. stg58

    stg58 Monkey+++ Founding Member

    Welcome and WARNING!! There are Seahawks fans here:)
     
    stg58, Jan 26, 2015
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  11. Yard Dart

    Yard Dart Vigilant Monkey Moderator

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    Yard Dart, Jan 26, 2015
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  12. Sapper John

    Sapper John Analog Monkey in a Digital World

    Welcome!
     
    Sapper John, Jan 26, 2015
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  13. Airtime

    Airtime Monkey+++

    What aspects of metal working are you thinking? There's a wide range of things in "metal working." There are a few metal craftmen here who may be able to offer some help getting what/where you want to go with this.

    AT
     
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    Airtime, Jan 26, 2015
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  14. BTPost

    BTPost Stumpy Old Fart,Deadman Walking, Snow Monkey Moderator

    Do a search on " One Brick Forge" and then read that thread..... Then get in touch with @Bear.... Our own Iron Monkey.... That will get you going..... Welcome to the Monkey Tree.... Hope to see your posts....
     
    BTPost, Jan 26, 2015
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  15. Tully Mars

    Tully Mars Metal weldin' monkey

    Toss in a couple of 4 1/2" grinders with Tiger discs, wire wheels and cut off wheels to make it easier as well.

    Welcome Dr. G! Lots of info here to get you going!
     
    Tully Mars, Jan 27, 2015
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  16. Pax Mentis

    Pax Mentis Philosopher King |RIP 11-4-2017

    Yes there are...but THIS one at least is also a UW alumnus and Badger fan (like Russell Wilson, Darryl Bevell, John Schneider and O'Brien Schofield). :) GO 'HAWKS!!!

    Welcome Doc
     
    Pax Mentis, Jan 27, 2015
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  17. kellory

    kellory An unemployed Jester, is nobody's fool. Banned

    Now, I DID say "a good start", there are hundreds of tools that will make this or that project faster or easier, so I just touched on the basics. A forge would be great, but how many people have room or money to set up a full sized forge? Or an auto hammer for metal shaping?
     
    kellory, Jan 27, 2015
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  18. john316

    john316 Monkey+++

    "Welcome and WARNING!! There are Seahawks fans here"
    WELCOME FROM florida......what are seahawks?
     
    john316, Jan 27, 2015
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  19. ghrit

    ghrit Bad company Administrator Founding Member

    Large seagulls. You know, the ones that crap on the boardwalk --
     
    ghrit, Jan 27, 2015
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  20. Tully Mars

    Tully Mars Metal weldin' monkey

    Basically its a type of amphibious chicken..:D
     
    Tully Mars, Jan 27, 2015
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