New production swage blocks...

[KYBOY]

What companys make or sell new swage blocks? Are they any good? Ive heard most of the new ones are cast or ductile iron

[Thomas Dean]

The Saltfork group in Oklahoma sales a nice block with the forms you described. Here is the link to the tailgate page; Saltfork Craftsmen

[BlackCrowMetalsmith]

Here are some, but I've got no idea as to the quality.
Blacksmiths Depot

[Scratch]

The Blcksmith's Depot has them too.

[KYBOY]

Originally Posted by Thomas Dean

The Saltfork group in Oklahoma sales a nice block with the forms you described. Here is the link to the tailgate page; Saltfork Craftsmen

I like that pretty well..I just saw where a couple members had those from looking in the archives..Thats just about the best price Ive seen anywhere too...

[Thomas Dean]

I bought mine a few years back and have enjoyed it. Don't use it a bunch but it sure comes in handy when I do need it. You will need to do some finish dressing on it as it is "as cast" when you get it. You just need a good 4" grinder and then use sanding disc.

[philip in china]

Look at www.anvils.co.uk Their on line catalogue is a delight.

[JosephPrivott]

speaking of the last post.... what's the story on those guys? what are their prices, especially for those vaughns. do they have an analogue here in the US? I know centaur carries an 108lb, but.... dang.

[yesteryearforge]

i bought a 560 lb one from centaur but its been a while ago .
They offered free shipping on items over 500.00 ( they had to ship it from england )

Mike Tanner

[philip in china]

Re. Vaughans: matthew.bourne@anvils.co.uk seems to be their new sales rep now that Gary has left them. He might be able to advise you. I will try to find another very good swage block producer and post it here.