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(04-27-2012, 03:07 PM)DaveH Wrote: [ -> ]Rob
Interesting to see, I hope the place is still going.

Thanks

DaveH

Hi Dave ,,,,,,,,,,, yes they are still going ,,,,,,,,, i was there today doing a bit work .


Rob

(04-27-2012, 03:37 PM)RobWilson Wrote: [ -> ]

(04-27-2012, 03:07 PM)DaveH Wrote: [ -> ]Rob
Interesting to see, I hope the place is still going.

Thanks

DaveH

Hi Dave ,,,,,,,,,,, yes they are still going ,,,,,,,,, i was there today doing a bit work .
Rob

Well that's good to hear, with the all the multiple closings of this type of industry, it's really heart warming to see it continuing.
DaveH

I agree, it would be sad to see this type of industry totally vanish from our countries.

Ed

So True not many forge shops left in the area ,,, and off hand i can only think of three foundries ,,,,,,,,,,,,sad times .

Sorry i have dragged your thread off topic John . you got that hammer designed

Rob

Hello Rob,
What is it you do in the Forge shop?

I used to do steam hammer repairs from time to time as an Apprentice, Back at the Steelworks where I trained.

Best regards
Rick

Hi Rick

Mainly stand about watching the lads graft and scrounge gear for my home shop .

I repair there access and material handling equipment

Cracking site ,very interesting


Rob

(06-13-2012, 04:01 PM)RobWilson Wrote: [ -> ]Mainly stand about watching the lads graft and scrounge gear for my home shop .

Nice work, if you can get it!

Best Regards
Rick