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RE: How it used to be done - RobWilson - 04-27-2012
(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
RE: How it used to be done - DaveH - 04-27-2012
(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
RE: How it used to be done - EdK - 04-27-2012
I agree, it would be sad to see this type of industry totally vanish from our countries.
Ed
RE: How it used to be done - RobWilson - 04-27-2012
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
RE: How it used to be done - Rickabilly - 06-13-2012
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
RE: How it used to be done - RobWilson - 06-13-2012
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
RE: How it used to be done - Rickabilly - 06-14-2012
(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