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Old 08-27-2008, 02:08 PM
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Default I'am looking for a used anvil and post vice.
I live in the Netherlands. Does anyone of you have an address of somebody
here in my neighbourhood who does sell equipment for blacksmithing?

I'am a rooky still in your trade. But seriously committed.

Thanks in advance for trying to help me.

Ron zwart.
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Old 08-30-2008, 11:42 AM
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You don't need a post vise right as you start. I've been smithing for six-seven months and I still use a mechanics bench vise(the kind you can get at any hardware store), and for an anvil you just need a hunk of steel bigger than your hammer(try a tractor weight, its big, heavy, and if you live in the country side- easy to come by.), Other than that good luck and keep at it!
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Old 08-30-2008, 11:53 AM
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Golden Eagle,
Thanks for your tip.
We have tractors plenty here. The mechanical vice I already have, an old- but heavy one. Now I have to make a simple forge.

Good weekend.

Ron Zwart
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Old 08-30-2008, 01:37 PM
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Hi Ron

I'm also dutch.
I got most stuff from marktplaats (dutch Ebay)
Goodluck searching

Frank
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Old 08-30-2008, 03:38 PM
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Hi Frank

I'll look into Marktplaats. However I do not have much trust in this Webmarket.
I hear too often about cheating.
Thanks for your reply.

Good weekend to you,

Ron Zwart
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Old 08-31-2008, 10:31 AM
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Are there antique stores there?

How about welding/fab shops? Maybe you could stop and ask there.

Farm type auctions?

Good luck with the search.
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Old 08-31-2008, 01:29 PM
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Dear Kevin,

I'am certainly going to look into this kind of possibilities. You can be sure.
Thanks for your idea's.

Regards,
Ron Zwart
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Old 09-01-2008, 05:11 AM
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I dont know if you have flea markets in the Netherlands but it would be a place to look ,also metal shops that are going out of buisness, public sales and scrap yards good luck
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Old 09-01-2008, 05:20 AM
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Longhunter,
I certainly shall check these possibilities.
Thanks for your suggestions.
Ron Zwart
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You could also see what Blacksmiths are listed in your region - there was one near me who fabbed everything due to costs & demand, they said. There was a forge, anvil & some tools in a corner but according to them they never got used.
Find someone like that & they may be open to offers, although they'd likely know the value of the items.
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