Re: [ATM] Iron tools

[vorblesnak@peak.org]

I have had good luck using epoxy and washers.  Deep hogging will eat up
the grinding surface quick.  I suppose you could use chunks of plate iron
epoxied to the concrete as opposed to premade iron pieces, washers etc.'

A true iron tool is a chore to make but will last quite a long time.  It
usually has a good start towards the final curve and so is created using a
machining or casting process.

You can deep hog a blank using an iron ring, as the ring is a section of
the sphere you are trying for.  Something about 1/3 diameter has worked
for me.  An iron pipe cap, or a short piece of ductal iron pipe.

Lastly, I have used an old grind stone to hog.  I found some at the dump a
few years ago and the pit man let me take a few home.  I lay them on the
glass and pour 80 grit into the center hole, add water and go.

David Davis
Toledo, Oregon 97391

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