Orphaned iron !!

[Ohio Rusty]

I never pass up the truck wheel flaps laying along the berm. Attached to that flap is a 3 foot piece of 1/2 inch square stock. Perfect for making door pull handles. The ends of the handles can be forged into different designs. The thick flexible rubber flap, I have a piece of one on several work benches. They are great for cutting on. I also punch out felt wads on that rubber mat for my smoothbore gun. When I mounted my anvil to my stump, I cut out a thick rubber mat piece that matched the shape of the anvil foot. When I locked down the anvil, that rubber mat helped quiet the anvil some as it absorbs the pounding vibrations. I'll clean that flap up and save it for future use. My Motto: ..... Scavenge Everything !!
Ohio Rusty ><>

 

[Alan]

Love that motto! When I was growing up I used to collect scrap metal from job sites and turn it into all sorts of little projects. Scavenged stuff always finds a second life.

 

[david hill_]

I think that's smart, I never thought to use the rubber flap as a silencer for the anvil. That's going straight into my shop setup
I have one little tip though. If you have any extra thick pieces, they make perfect non slip pads under vises, grinders, or any piece of equipment you need to hold steady without bolting it permanently to the bench. It kills vibration and keeps the machine from walking!

 

[Ohio Rusty]

Great tips David !! I'm getting ready to mount a couple of small grinders onto a stand.
Ohio Rusty ><>

 

[Alan]

Love the idea of using thick pieces as pads to keep things steady.