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Thank you for taking the time to answer my question. I am very excited about these burners and wanted to make sure I build them correctly. I also want to thank you for your book and wealth of information posted on this site.
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I am in the process of building two 1 inch furnace burners. I'm following the plans from Michael Porter's book. I'm at the stage where I need to cut the air slots out and was wondering if I could make 3 wider slots instead of the 6 that the plans call for. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I do have a rotary tool with all necessary attachments to cut out slots.
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Is this an old Fisher?
iron+carbon replied to iron+carbon's topic in Anvils, Swage Blocks, and Mandrels
Thanks for the confirmation Josh. I'm glad I took a chance on this anvil and that it was identified so quickly. Amazingly even after the tremendous beating that it took, it still has about a 70% rebound. -
Variable regulator for two burner forge
iron+carbon replied to Michael Cochran's topic in Gas Forges
I just have a one burner forge and I got a 0-60 psi regulator for it. I usually never go above about 15 psi though. I got mine at my local welding supply. I know it's overkill, but I won't have to get another one when I upgrade my forge. -
Is this an old Fisher?
iron+carbon replied to iron+carbon's topic in Anvils, Swage Blocks, and Mandrels
That's what I was hoping. Thanks for the replies. Nice anvil Justin. I apologize for huge pictures, I'm still trying to figure out how to post normal sized ones. -
Is this an old Fisher?
iron+carbon replied to iron+carbon's topic in Anvils, Swage Blocks, and Mandrels
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Just found this today. It was painted and I wire brushed and oiled it. The only marking I can see is the raised 8 underneath the horn. There is 2 handling holes, one under horn and the heel. Any help will be appreciated.
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Sometime between 1901 and 1912.
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Thanks guys. What I didn't mention is that it took me three days to make those tongs. I enjoyed every minute of it though. Shamus, I'm not sure about Ellwood City, I just joined PAABA. It's a blacksmithing group for the Pittsburgh area. Frosty, I bet you have a lot of tongs!
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Your anvil seems to be kind of rare. Mr. Richard Postman the author of "Anvils in America" might appreciate some info and pics of what you have.
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That's a good size. I'm looking forward to finding out how you heat treat it. This is quite a project you took on. I like the shape of the horn, it makes sense to customize it to your needs.
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Looks good. Did you heat treat it yet? If so how did you do it?
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Hi everyone. I am new to smithing and also posting anything online. I have been able to find the answers to all of my questions so far, just by reading topics already discussed. I feel like I'm very fortunate to have all the information that is available nowadays between the internet and books that weren't written till the late nineties. It seems like a good time to get involved in all of this. My next move is going to be joining PAABA.