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Ezra

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  1. Hey folks, Just did a Google 'fer Jymm Hoffman anvils, and couldn't find a web presence. Does he have a site or what? What's the price range on those beauties? Thanks!
  2. "The Forge and the Crucible" by Mircea Eliade, originally published circa 1956.
  3. Man, that's sad...poor anvil. Death by gunshot is too swift in my humble opinion.:mad:
  4. Hmmm, that looks like an Ashida Kim "wakizashi", a.k.a. ninjato...hmmm.
  5. Portable simulated trench forge...AWSOME! Now, why didn't I think of that?
  6. O.K. Here's a newbie question about it. On page 92 of "Wayne Goddard's $50 Dollar Knife Shop", there is a picture of two Damascus letter openers. They have an almost glossy green finish. Beautiful in my opinion. How did he do that? What about other colors? Red for example... Sorry if this has been discussed at length before, but it's all new to me. Ideas or opinions please. Thanks!
  7. Hense the reason why some 'smiths keep a wood burning stove in their shop. When it will fit that is... The draft on a good forgehood will draw a lot of heat out of the smithy, as well as smoke. I don't remember who started the thread, but there was one about heating tools to prevent tool shock. Like putting a clothesiron on an anvil for example. Excellent information!
  8. Hey ApprenticeMan, Thanks for the link! Nice stuff. Springtime? Bah!
  9. Excellent photographic examples, Glenn. Many thanks to the folks that have responded to my inital and follow up questions. It's all the info. I could have hoped for.:D
  10. Hmmm, Now the question of weight is becomming more interesting to me. What about some of these lighter weight rivet type forges. How durable are they? The reason I ask is that I haven't been doing this much and do not want to burn out the bottom of one. Is there a great chance for that sort of mistake, or if you are paying close attention is it not an issue? How safe/reliable are they? How well do they stand up to forge welding...depending on model and "gauge" of the pan, and stock being welded? What would be considered "too" light?
  11. Wow, Glenn... Thanks for the photo links . I've never seen 90% of that stuff... (phew) even more to think about. Now, to decide, or see what's available...
  12. Ken, Glenn, Alan, and Gary...(sorry if I missed anyone) Wow, thanks for furthur insights to my dilemma... I'm going to start researching crank blowers in a little more depth. Any furthur suggestions on that front? I've heard good things about the Champ. 400 since I became interested in this, and was wondering if there are other models I should be on the lookout for? Don't want to spend more time on the crank than anything else. Is that possible? Whats a good price range on Champ. 400s? Thanks Again!
  13. Thomas, thanks again... My forge welding is at the bottom of the rung right now so welding billets in a shallow forge is a little intimidating for demo. purposes. Practice will fix it. The issue of long cool down is a very good point, don't want the pot eating through my truck bed at the end of the day. Of course I'm also considering a gas forge, but have no experience with them beyond observation. Like all blacksmith wannabe's I am fascinated with knife making and want to learn about wootz and the Japanese methods...boy, growing up is hard. Thanks for making the point about the forge matching its purpose; little forge, little things. I'll have more questions later.
  14. Awsome! Thanks for all the helpful hints, tips, and info... There is nothing like the voice of experience. You guys have given me a ton of angles to think about! I think I'll be foregoing the riveters forge and try to track down a Champ. 400 or comparable blower and some kind of "big" firepot. Thinking about hearth & hood designs...hmmm. I am going to err on the side of versitility and durability. I hate to leave things to chance. Thanks Again!
  15. Anybody out there ever used a riveters forge or similar setup? I am considering something on the portable side and nothing with weights that would exceed 100lbs. per piece. Hearth, fire box/pan, legs, skirt & tong rack, hood etc... Something I can break down by myself and load on a pick-up without injury, well, that's the idea. The old Buffalo forges, for example. They seem to be on the flimsy side. Any opinions or experience? Thanks
  16. I would like to go with a London pattern, but...Considering that some of the better "Hays" I've seen were going for 4-5$ a pound, I could buy any number of new anvils that might be as good, or dare I say "better". Don't beat me. That's not to mention the cost of shipping, or the amount of time spent looking. Sellers on ebay for example frequently won't ship, it's pick-up only. I did send a request for info on Kohlswa anvils, price and such... and find some of the surface features of a "ferriers" anvil good for artistic purposes. I'm just geting started, so I can't justify the price, or myth, of some makes until I erect a smithy and must have a larger shop anvil. That will be after my lease in this apt. is up this May. Just getting small stuff together right now.
  17. (laughing in the shadows!) Thanks you guys! Oh, btw, welcome to the forum Mart! Good luck in Alaska!
  18. I prefer the hardie hole at the fore of the anvil, if I forget it, I won't cut my fingers off with a cutter. I would like it on the face plate, but can live with it. The spring fuller, hmmm. I'll have to find a way around that if nothing else comes along...I won't be working with a striker much, so the sledge issue won't be a problem. Thanks for the point though. Anybody else?
  19. Any experience with it, or rumors? Hearsay, even?
  20. Hello everyone out there covered in soot, dust, ash, smoke or whatever! I have been considering getting into metal working of some kind for a few years now and am just about ready... I am interested in the hobby aspect of it and the possibility of making it a side job. I am about to start gathering tools so I thought I would ask for a few opinions or advice... Who has, or is, using the Cavalry anvil? How about it? What do you find interesting, annoying or more useful than most about it's design? There are a few reasons why I mention it. 1. affordable 2. versatile (looks like it to me anyway) 3. not too heavy (transport not a big issue) 4. not going to be forging any stock over 1/2 in. on it. (a very experienced smith told me it would do reasonably well for stock up to that size) Opinions, ideas or perspectives, please. Thanks!
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