pete46

A metal garbage can packed w/dirt or sand will work.
Fill till the height is right then cut away the excess can.

That anvil will hurt you,or someone near you.
Have you heard of a man called Murphy?[he was a very wise man]
One of his quote's goes;A CHEAP TOOL WILL BREAK WHEN YOU MOST NEED IT!or some such :unsure:

Thanks! I'll have to give that a shot.

Cheers ! :lol:

I like it!
How did you do the handle?

People in my area are going to Afganistan just to have a job!
Count yer blessings;cause I hear Uncle Sugar is gon'na help us some more! :blink:

When you get to boot camp write a lot of letters you will have time. I know she is freaking out but thats what mothers do. The letters will mean a lot to her. Dont be destracted by this just focus on completing basic and it will be over before you know it.

P.S. What is your MOS?
Good Luck

That's it a hobo with a hammer !
YOU must play dress up too! :rolleyes:

U R welcome !
BUT I'm gonna dress up like a b-smith 4 halloween.
so there! :D

OH! WHY YA WANNA HURT ME????
p.s. good point.

I have 4 IFI t-shirts.
When I blow my nose the results are often black from coal smoke.
I have shut down many conversations by talking about blacksmith'n (they get this blank look and just wander off)
I have a forge & anvil (I use them often}
I am the best blacksmith in my community; as far as I know?
I make my living as a soldier ,but I AM A BLACKSMITH!
:D

Leave the stock u r work'n with long[to practise hammer control].
The hammer is more important ,get a ball pein 1-2 lbs.

when your hammer control is how ya like it get a wet rag,then practise some more.
Tongs are like women; all are fine BUT what job R they gonna do? :)

A front porch gargoyle I can digg it !
OK I know that's kind'a 70's ,but u go w/ what ya know. B)

Thank you very much!
I needed that info .

The cold anvil is taking your heat;try to leave a gap between hits.
You may want to preheat the nail header[black heat]to save heat also.
Hope this helps.

I aspire to be an over educated equine,but fined myself humbled.
OH nice metal thingy.

Use an old or new wheelbarrow .
Cut a hole in the bottom or side[for a side draft forge]. Then put in pipe & cover w/sand or clay.
Hope this helps!

Oh! U POOR THING!
Send that ugly thing to Hattiesburg MS. I'll hide it 4 u!
I do know it's the kind I'd use.
GOOD LUCK!

What's your location ?
Some one here might be in your area & would like to make a trade for some spikes. ;)

I hear ya,but that anvil beats the one you didn't have.
Have a good one!

Good score !
O 1 doesn't make a good long blade ;from what I"ve read.
I've also got a few blades marked 01 & have been wanting to try them out.

It's possible to lose dollars while pinching pennies;the same concept also applies to time.If you invest in good gear it will pay off in time & money saved later.
When planning your set up don't forget about your comfort.[do you want to vertually stand on your head every time you check a heat?]
A long pipe w/holes [along the length] under a bed of hot coals is great for temper'n long blades.
The forgeing is done 1 section at a time .I know I just hit a few high spots[i type like a troglodyte]
I hope this helps.

Would that be an English Pattern mastiff puppy made in the USA ?

I spent my anvil money on an English mastiff puppy.
Forgive me father for I have sinned ! :rolleyes:

Looks good.
I also have a china anvil ,which makes me forge backwards ,but never upsidedown. :D