ironsmith

My condolences and respects to his family...
he will be missed...

hey Grant,
Thanks for the video and the reply!
Thomas,
I am jealous, for sure! where did you find it?

on this site http://countryantiquefurniture.co.uk/industrial.php about 5 items down is an anvil for sale with a big square piece that looks to be missing. just curious if there is a purpose that is known for it.

also on down the page is a 3 cwt anvil with stand that looks Awesome! lol

so what is the price for the plans? and will it include the specs for your dies? I am definately interested in building one!

maybe he'll chime in here... havn't watched it yet myself...
i do enjoy his sense of humor to btw hehehe...

here is a link to the salt fork craftsmen's tailgate page,

scroll down to near the bottom and it will give you the info on purchasing the plans

http://www.saltforkcraftsmen.org/Tailgate.shtm

I know a guy who just got some from there, he seems to like it ok. I'm gonna buy a few bags from him in a couple weeks. Will report back when I use it.

I've seen it done by using some 5/8 copper rod, what he did was to cut into the bar to make leaves on each side then drew out the center to the thickness of the
stem then attached the petals to make the rose. it's been like two years since i saw it so i hope that makes sense.

That looks awesome as is! are you covering the body?

Great job the legs are my favorite, and the toes...

Thanks for showing us that video Grant !!! I make gas forges here and there and was looking for something to put on the tip!

Thanks for the Explanation of the taper Brian. This helps a lot and I intend on trying it out some time soon!

ill give ya the 10 dollars back on the drill! and even pay shipping too...

hehehe

I would love to have one of these but couldn't afford one at ebay prices...

here's one in case anyone was interested for 375 bucks there...

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Cole-Anvil-Vise-Drill-Combo-Very-Rare-Set-/150635509422?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item23129376ae

that is a shame , shipping would definitely not work either just had a 65 lbs swage block shipped to me and it cost 48 bucks from fed ex!

thanks Mark, it will have to wait a while do to other projects ahead of this one...

I do need a portable forge for demos and such, but I want a pump handle style one. don't know why but i really like those...

Hey guys,

I picked up this forge a couple of weeks ago for 50 bucks and i was curious what it would cost in other areas of the US. the blower is in

great shape and turns freely.

I think i could resale this one after a little clean up for around a 125. but not sure of the current costs here in South Carolina.

Hey all,

For those that haven't heard, I figured I would post our new website address for the guild...

http://philipsimmonsartistblacksmithguild.com/


They did a bang up job on the site!

check out bill epps how to on anvilfire.com its labeled as tongs, he shows how to do it with round bar....

welcome to the forum!

you must have some nice vista's out there on that island!

Thanks for the info man , that will come in handy for sure!:lol:

Hey guys,

If anyone's looking to build a knife/belt grinder found this link to some plans grinder plans

don't know if it's been posted before, but hope it helps somebody ;)

I forgot to mention Grace Fuel Company in Asheville NC< they have stoker coal that does well for me, its not great stuff but you can forge weld with it and not much clinker,
its good enough for me :-p

I think there about a half hour from kane and sons...

well, our group found this company called " Stalite" in Gold Hill, NC
I have no idea if its any good or not though...

Give it a try and let us know!


Jody

I am looking forward to the pics, !!!!

Very interesting idea, and i just want to see if i am pictureing it in my head corectly


Again thanks for sharing!

same here LDW< i envy his Journey as well...

I found blacksmithing a little too late to pursue with abandon, too much for me to lose to gamble making a living at it for now...


Here's to ya Man! and Good Luck at it!