joshua.M Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Title explains it, you could have any tool to USE (not an expensive one to sell ;) ) what would it be and why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobtheSmith Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 A proper anvil, because its the very symbol of blacksmithing, the hunk of metal is nice and all but it just doesn't feel the same without an anvil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everything Mac Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 A power hammer A plasma cutter ideally cnc Chop saw Kmg belt grinder Oxford arc welder Decent pillar drill Fly press hydraulic press Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beth Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 i would like another electric plug point, and the mental tool of patience... :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 1. A good MIG welder 2. A magnetic base portable drill. So handy when the work is too big or heavy to get onto a drill press. 3. A big powerhammer of over 100 lb moving weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beth Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 joshua what would you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 The answer depends on the individual blacksmith and their current skill and expertise. I would suggest more time and more space, to be read as any tool that speeds up the process giving you more time, and a larger building which would give you more space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 a big shed far from the madding crowd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fe-Wood Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Right now? I would like a power hammer in the 50 to 100 pound range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 A magic wand. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
son_of_bluegrass Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Does an equipped smithy count as a tool? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 You can ask for all the tools in the world but if you have lost the ability to swing the hammer it ain't worth the breath of asking for it. I want my healthy spine back, I know, not asking for much am I but I sure miss forging steel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironwolfforgeca Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 I LIKE the Magic Wand Idea 2 taps on the shop & its twice the size :) Hmm 4 tap on the shop = 8000.00 sq' :D now were talk'in ! a tap in the corner walla BIG PH Oh this could be fun !! Yep like the Idea Frosty sign me up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windancer Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 My best tool would be Brian Brazeal. He would be installed in the shop and I would take out new projects every other day or so. He would have weekends off :) Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Coke Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Greetings Josh, Now that's a tough question.. I down sized when I closed my professional shop BUTT a lot of my tools and equipment still found it way to my north shops . I have been told before that I have more tools than any 10 men.. WOOPS.. The President of our Michigan chapter told me once that if someone was to drop off an old washings machine in front of my drive that in the morning it would be 10 new tools.. He calls my shops Blacksmith Heaven.. I indeed have been blessed and I enjoy showing my tooling and teaching new smiths. On the other hand if I was to start taking on new commissions I sure would put an order in for one of John Larsons 150s ... Now that's a sweet hammer.. Forge on and make beautiful things Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 You can ask for all the tools in the world but if you have lost the ability to swing the hammer it ain't worth the breath of asking for it. I want my healthy spine back, I know, not asking for much am I but I sure miss forging steel. You have that right Jerry, my first wave of the wand would be on my head, I miss those parts of my brain. Actually it's my vision, nerve damage has my left eye out of focus no matter how good the lenses. If I ever get that magic wand I'll whoosh on down and give your back a wish and wave. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Marti Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Best thing I could think of was being able to use Danger Dillions air hammers every so often without charge. Because those hammers are glorious toys, I mean tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry W. Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 A hydraulic press would sure be a fun tool to have in my shop. Some day maybe..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshua.M Posted July 8, 2013 Author Share Posted July 8, 2013 These are cool answers! keep them coming! I only asked this to get people thinking and help myself evaluate my goals, wants and needs Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWHII Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Right now I have the need for a Doall vertical bandsaw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshua.M Posted July 8, 2013 Author Share Posted July 8, 2013 joshua what would you have? I would like a good oxy-acetylene set, with welding brazing and cutting tips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan C Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 More time for doing the projects I want to do, more knowledge on using the tools I already have, and knowing what tools I should forge which will save me time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caintuckrifle Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Fly press and power hammer, because there's so much cool stuff that can be done with them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedefiddle Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Forget the "Eye Want". You have all the Tools that you need, between your ears!!! If you want something bad enough, you will figure out 'How to Make It Happen'. Sure, you will have to make some sacrifices. Get over the Hurdle. Did you ever wonder why there are more Inventions, during War-Time????? Lots of reasons, It is called "Learning from our Miss-Stakes". :) :) Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbows Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Bigger workspace, cause it wouldn't be much good getting a 100lb power hammer or any other tool if you don't have a place to put it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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