Ayers Garage

I appreciate the welcome from all. Thomas, I took my first class from a fellow named Chuck Stone who is part of the North Texas group. I want to get my forge built and do some work on my own before I go back to take Chuck's 3 day advanced class.

I appreciate the insight so far fellas. Here is a picture of the bottom. It's seen some miles in it's life...

I'm sure you fellows get real tired of the same old subject, but I figured I'd beat the dead horse again. Can anyone shed some light on to what kind of anvil this is ? Forgive the boot print on top of it. If you lay something down at the fire station, some wise guy is going to have to perch on top of it like a chicken. On the side... On the front near the bottom base... I'd appreciate any insight on the matter.

I figured I'd poke my head in here and shake a few hands. About me: I like long walks on the beach, sunsets, etc... No seriously, I'm closing in on middle age, a batchelor, a full time fireman, and a new blacksmith. I've been a semi serious welder for many years and figured to branch out a bit. I run a powdercoating shop out behind my house. If all continues to go well, I will never make a dime off of the powdercoating but me and my friends will have a lot of nice shiny stuff. I prefer to trade for my work to keep it from becoming too serious and keep it from being a real business. I recently took my first blacksmith class locally here, found an old anvil to use, and am building a coal forge. I read a lot more than I talk so don't expect me to ever be labeled a post whore. I do frequent a lot of other board, mainly centering around old trucks and auto restoration. There is a link in my signature to my blog where I show my projects.