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:lol: :lol: I wish the guy luck trying to sell it for that LARGE amount . Rob

Congratulations and welcome. Does it look like you have all the parts to put the bigger one back together? What will you do with them? I am sure i speak for everyone here in that we are glad they did not get scrapped. Rob

Use different metal for that instead of paint. Copper is easy to get as scrap electrical wire. Stainless would be my choice, always shiny. Rob

Are you close enough to go to his farm and see what else he has? Can you try to get hold of him before auction ends?

NOT good to wear gloves, If the belt touches the glove it is more likely to grab the glove and suck it into the machine bringing your hand with it, if it touches your hand then you just loose a little skin. Also if your doing knifes or things you dont want to get hot and ruin the temper then , well you dont want it to get hot, learn to cool the part in water often before it starts to heat up. Rob

You didn't see the gold shaft on it in maybe the third picture? Rob

Most autos are 3" to 4" stroke depending on make model etc

No, a couple inches would shut down the state There is a 1500 ft pass near here that if there is ANY hail or anything at all that is cold and sticks to the ground it takes 9 NINE highway patrol cars on top to keep things moving people freak out because some slush builds up on the side of the road. Dont laugh to hard but maybe 1/4 inch total. Rob

I can tell you what it is worth but first you must tell me what my car is worth. It is an oldish ford. Thank you

Rusty, Did you see the way they were carrying on about the earthquake?

Sounds like you did the right thing. Can you fill in the rest of the story and give us more details? What did you give the owner(s) as a thank you for letting you borrow it? Who did you give back to? and what kind of deal did you try to make to own that anvil in the future? Inquiring minds want to know Rob

Dave, What do you mean by key-lock hardy? Never heard that before. Rob

Seller prefers local pick up

Looks almost new, advertized as 170 pounds and with the stand,hammer and a couple of tongs not a bad deal. $125 with 3 more days

Looking good. What size is the plate it is mounted on? Looks like 3/4" but hard to tell in pics? Rob

Another, possibly better option for your tennons is to do a large tennon on one side and a small tennon that goes through the large on through the other side. After you install the large tennon drill through it to install the smaller one. Options are endless. Rob

Beautifully written, thank you for sharing. I wish I would have had the chance to meet such a person. Rob

Is bedframe good material for knives? My brother has access to some on regular basis. Rob

I think its funny how all you easterners freak out with a little ground movement, Quit whining over there. PS keep your snow and humidity while your at it. Hurricanes too. Rob from California

It seems you pretty much have the job, is that so? I usually make samples with my time and money, not theirs. It helps you a lot to know what to expect on the job so you are less likely to get "surprises", and helps give an understanding of time involved. Since you own that sample you can do with it as you choose, put it aside to display to future clients OR incorporate it into the job by "selling" it to the client if you do not want to keep it. It is nice to have some samples of work for people to see in person. Some people can no visualize from drawings and need to be able to see and touch so a library of different styles, joints, textures etc... is usually helpful. Besides when you get in the groove of making parts one more is no big deal. I think some smiths may charge a non refundable deposit for extensive design work to cover things like this but I am not familiar. Rob

Usually at this stage you will make a sample piece to show the client and get final approval on style texture etc. You will keep very accurate records of time and material. Maybe your sample is one leg with scrolls on 2 sides for example. After that you will have a very good understanding of the time. Rob

You really do need both of them. Ask him to hang on to one for a while if possible.

Welcome to IFI. Seems that you have got a good hammer that has proven itself over time. Congrats. Rob

That was a very well written post Jake, The respect you show for your host culture. thanks for that. Rob

I always wondered how people come up with names for their tools. Sounds like you have chosen one that fits. Rob