Glenn

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Philip has checked in and is OK.

1/2 inch cable here is handy to have to get vehicles out of ditches, from over embankments, etc., good for pulling trees out of the woods, all the stuff you use cable for anyway. If you don't have use for it, trade it for something of value to you.

How much is that in feet?

Jeff Reinhardt aka Ptree did the Blueprint.

We are now talking about carrying switchblade knives in two different countries with two different judicial systems, and the legal trouble it can cause. The original question was A warning would be appropriate to check local laws, and the local police intergeneration of those laws before making, carrying, or transporting this type of knife.

Dujiangyan, China news reports Philip and others, your on the list.

What are you doing to make your shop leaner and meaner in this time of rising costs? Combining as many stops as possible into the same trip, the grocery store, the post office, the hardware store etc. Instead of using the rosebud and ox/ac gases, building a fire in the forge. Wearing the apron in order to save wear and tear (and dirt) on your clothes. What are you doing to adjust to the rising costs?

I think you just answered your own question, it is the best anvil YOU own !! Build a fire in the forge and enjoy life.

It is ok to smoke - just don't inhale (grin)

The search engine used for the word microwave provided 11 results. This may be a faster way toward an answer.

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Look at a smaller fan to supply air to the forge and a on/off switch for the fan. No use burning charcoal with a hurricane force wind when your not using the fire. Try building a *boy scout* fire with sticks from the yard or wood kindling. Then add in the coal little at a time so the fire consumes the smoke. A forge hood and a tall chimney helps dilute any remaining smoke. With careful fire maintenance, build small hot fires, and you should be able to keep the smoke to a minimum.

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Usually you can find something about "that" size. Stock size up to 3/8 inch round and 1/4 inch flat bar can be bent cold. With a little heat you can bend most any size. There are several Blueprints on bending.

Work association using only blacksmithing related words, terms, tools, etc. Let's start with Blacksmith

I do hope you took notes. This tidbit of information would seem to be worth the price of admission. (grin)

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you tube One piece at a time - Johnny Cash Lyrics

Kevin, you have my permission, post them. :)

Stand the rr track on end. Use the 1 pound hammer more than anything else till you can locate a 2 pound hammer. A 3 pound hammer is a little heavy for most folks. It is not the tools, but what you can do with them. When people look at what you have made, they don't ask if it was made from mild steel or 1060, or if you used a piece of rr steel or a 500 pound London pattern anvil. They ask about the price. And if the check clears the bank, you did a good job.

Mike, if they are your pix and your work, why not place them into the IForgeIron Gallery? If you add key words the photos become searchable and a valuable resource to others.

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BP0186 Oliver, the Hammer