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    new smith located in southern ontario
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  1. It looks like it would be a decent anvil if you can get it for a good price. I'm thinking its a farriers anvil by the shape of the horn, could be wrong though. Whats he asking for it?
  2. I would think that with the shape of the ohm symbol it would create a pleasant sound as long as it is created out of thick enough material. Mild steel would be fine to use instead of having to heat treat tool steel. I would try and use 1/2" or larger material. When shaped heat the entire piece to orange and quickly quench to give a nice sharp tone. I would think that depending on where you tapped it it would create different notes. Good luck on your project. Aaron
  3. I've got a block of lead that I test punches, stamps, etc. with before I heat treat them. I've also read in old blacksmithing books that it would be cast into the back of some repousse work like faces once they were roughed in to allow basically a backing plate when doing detail work. Aaron
  4. Hi Everyone, I'm looking to find any smith's I can in Alberta, as I recently moved to Calgary. I have found info for the Northern Alberta Blacksmiths Guild (which I plan to attend the next meeting), is there a southern guild still? I have seen some info on it but nothing current. Hope to hear from those around. Good smithing. Aaron
  5. I have not watched many videos on youtube, but I enjoy learning from the videos on artistblacksmith.com from David Robertson. I know the videos are on youtube as well, but when viewed from his website there is also a written explanation and pictures of the process. The website is free to join.
  6. Really, I thought they were happy because they were no longer covered in poop. I guess thats just me.
  7. The eyes are the screws used to hang them. I prefer using bright screws to have them really pop.
  8. Here's a few examples of my version of a wizard head hook. Let me know what you think. I'm still trying to figure out how to get a moustache cut right, haven't had one come out yet.
  9. Heres a few objects I've made based from the "real" horseshoe blueprint on anvilfire. There is of course the "real" horseshoe, a horse head hoof pick,a horse head hoof/boot scraper, and a horse head hook. I hope you all like them. Let me know
  10. Here's a few projects I've been working on lately. There are a pair of end tables with glass tops(glass is 16" X 20", 20" high), my first attempt at a wine bottle holder (I like it, but its not decorative enough for me), a 3 scroll votive holder, and an abstract fire candle holder(or vase holder) the glass is 20"high. Let me know your thoughts on them.
  11. Usually when I work larger bars, I organize smaller bars that need to be worked as well. That way I'm not wasting time waiting for the big bar to heat while I do nothing. Usually one large bar and two or three smaller bars at a time. Only works since I use a gasser.
  12. I've got a 199 lbs Hill that I picked up for about $1.50/pound. They seem to be good anvils. Apparently there are not to many around in North America. Mine has quite a bit of sway. Still good though. From what I've found they were made between 1830-1850 in England.
  13. Where in Ontario are you? Looks like you found a good one for a good price from what I've seen around here.
  14. Left'er be I did. I think it looked great. The air blower would be an intersting idea, but I am not very fond of cooked jack'o'.... errr..I mean... anv'i'lantern...uuummmmm....where was I going with... oh yeah pumpkins. If I do it again I will have to either leave more room or get a much bigger pumpkin to add a little extra in a way that would fit. I'm glad you guys liked it. Thinking about all this made me think that a blacksmiths shop could make a very good place to have a haunted house kind of deal. Would just need a good cleaning to make sure no kids got tetnus.
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