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09-17-2008, 12:33 PM
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I got a bunch of those and did the same thing. cast them into slimfast cans b/c they were steel instead of Al.
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09-17-2008, 05:25 PM
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09-18-2008, 12:15 AM
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09-20-2008, 10:21 PM
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I was up to my Blacksmith shop today, checking on the new entrance door they installed yesterday while I was at the Ag Museum, and was looking in the attic storage area for something. Found one of my LOST items. My Grandfathers Holland 94 1/2 Offset Jaw Coachmakers Vise, I forgot I put it up there in about 1980 for storage. Either its heavy or I am getting week, LUCKILY, the neighbor showed up to help me get it down.
__________________ Irnsrgn Knowledge must be shared or it lies dead in the mind. The Blacksmith must use Hammer and Flame to force the iron down the path of his own choosing. I usually find it much easier to be wrong once in while than to try to be perfect. |
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09-20-2008, 10:35 PM
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Jr. I think you put too much pressure on that vise and bent it (grin)
__________________ Tools do not make the blacksmith, the blacksmith makes the tools. gc If you do not build a box, then you do not have to think outside the box. If someone questions your standards, they are not high enough. |
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09-23-2008, 12:02 AM
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Bought my first anvil the other day, finally got the pictures up.. The only marking I can read is USA on one side and some numbers on the front of the base, so I'm not sure of the manufacturer. It weighs 110 lbs and has a very nice ring. Price: $50 Also picked up a few hammer heads, some chisels and a worn set of tongs. Price: free for the asking It's been a good week for me! 100_2589.jpg100_2591.jpg100_2592.jpg100_2595.jpg |
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09-23-2008, 12:21 AM
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JR, great looking old tool... just wondering though what the reason was for the offset jaws? jkeller, at less than 50 cents per pound I think you just about stole it... and what could be better than free for the other goodies... way to go... James
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09-23-2008, 02:50 AM
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jKeller, That kinda looks like a Hay-Budden Anvil. Just for the heck of it, Look on the right side very carefully. If it is a Hay-Budden Anvil, it should have a number stamped on the right side that indicates the weight. And the serial number will be below the waste under the horn. I am no expert, so just pretend I know what I am talking about! It's all in fun!  Ted
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09-23-2008, 03:32 AM
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That's a great find Jkeller! all you need now is a forge for a workable shop  I'm envious, although I my have some new items soon to post on here . great find
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