Rio Bravo

Thanks for the update. I can see how the listings get "buried" as you say. There's so much on that site. I've used kijiji alot to sell other services and it's the same thing: you need to pay to keep your adds in view. And of course it helps to "legitimize" your business if someone has heard of your elsewhere. You need to make a number of "impressions" before many people will buy from you. I'll check out the artfire site too. Thanks again.

The switching of tools and the time/heat lost doing so is certainly a drawback. The brush attached to the anvil stand sounds worth attempting. How about two brushes with a spring to create some pressure on the piece as it passes between them....

Thanks guys. The brushing seems logical. I have worked without doing so and it did seem that I had pounded some of the "super rust" right into the piece. Thanks for the confirmation.

Is it recommended to brush off scale with each heat? Does this lead to less scale on the finished piece or is it not worth the extra time?

Has anyone else sold on Etsy? Comments on the service? Looks like a decent place to be. easilyconfused, have you sold any items yet? Getting many views?

Thanks for the additional info Joe.

Congrats on your first show. Well done! The best freebie I ever got was a hammer; turned out to be my favourite. I'm curious...what type of items sold best for you?

I've also seen the slack tub covered with plywood with a 40 watt bulb attached. Reportedly this is enough to keep it from freezing when not in use.

Hey Glenn, Good questions...I'm wondering about the tool/anvil temperatures too. Look forward to reading the responses. Rio

Thanks for the heads-up!

Great set up. Thanks for the pics.

Celtic Forge, eh? I'm currently living in Fergus, Ontario; "The Scottish Capital of Canada". And, all of your suggestions sound great. My niece's boyfriend is down your way playing hockey for the Thrashers...I might actually get there some day!

Thanks for the welcome guys!

Has it happened yet? Seriously...I'm a novice, just checking things out here... You seem unimpressed with the OABA activities!? Care to elaborate?

Hi, I'm in Southern, Ontario (Canada; not California). I've lived around here pretty much my whole life except for 3 years in the mid-nineties when I lived in El Paso, TX. I'm a complete novice at this craft; hoping to pick some of your expert brains! Dave