Arbor work

  I was able to get back to forge some today.  I decided to continue to work on the arbor.  The first thing I needed to do was make a second washer.  This picture shows the arbor before I started working today.



  I needed to make a second washer for the other side of the gear.  This washer would be a bit smaller.  So cut a square piece about 1 1/2" by 1 1/2" and 1/4" thick.  I punched a square hole in it to fit the arbor.  Next, I punched a slot in the arbor that will allow me to secure the gear onto the arbor.  Finally, I shaped the end putting the 1/2" round that will actual connect the arbor to the frame.  Here is how it looks now.



  The end will be timmed to be only about 1/2" long on the round portion.  This will make it long enough to go through the frame.  I also need to extend the slot just a bit so that when I make the wedge, it will hold the washer and gear tight.  I can do that with a file.

  On a final note, I expect to be able to do a lot more smithing in the near future.  A lot of projects that have been keeping me busy are clearing up.