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Biggun, Yes, it is a 29k. I am already a member of leatherworker.net. Great site and tons of information. The vice is wrought iron. I am sorely tempted to forge weld it. I am in no immediate need to have it up and running. I already have two good ones that I am using. Thanks for the reply. Bryan

Well, the last few weeks have been really good to me. I have acquired an old Singer Leather Patch machine with stand. It really looks worn out, but works quite well. I just got it serviced and the guy was quite impressed with how the timing was. I just have to learn how to use it effectively now. Eventually, I will purchase a better leather sewing machine, but for now, it beats hand stitching. I also purchased two post vice. They are both complete. The screws and boxes on both are in excellent shape also. One of them has a bad forge weld on the leg. I am undecided if I should just get the stick welder after it or try to redo the weld. What do you guys think? I was also able to pick up two pair of Champion tongs. They are in good shape and should be of immediate use.

I will get pictures this weekend. I appreciate the information that some of you have given me.

No criticism from me on the blade. It looks better than my first knife I ever made. Your dong the right thing. Getting after it. The learning curve is great, but as long as your willing to make mistakes and learn from them, you will be fine. Congratulations on your first knife. Bryan

Well, I would be interested in knowing the difference between the two. But I do know, this anvil was shipped over in the early part of 08 from Britian. The stories anvils could tell.

Yeah, I did. But I do not have a scale that can realistically weigh something that large. Plus, I am not even trying to move that thing by myself. Plus, when it was shipped from up north, it went directly to my buddies house. So, for now....

The numbers are not stamped together. They are spaced out across the entire side of the anvil with several inches in between each of them. The only info that I have is that it is a German Trenton anvil. Not sure how true or correct that is.

Last May, I picked up a 430lb anvil. I really didnt look for any numbers on the side of it, I just figured it looked like it weighed that much. Today, I am at my friends house where the anvil is stored. He mentions that he can make out the numbers 4, 3, and 0 on the side. So, something just didnt seem right about the weight. I got online and looked up the English weight system, etc.... To make a long story short, correct me if I am wrong 4x112= 448 Already gained some weight 28x3=84 0x1=0 So my 430lb anvil really weighs 532lbs. Bryan

Over here in Baton Rouge, LA, I know where a Nazel 2B is just sitting in front of a shop on a concrete pad. The guy has no want to ever restore or use it. But it belonged to his dad. It is slowly rusting away. Plus, that thing is huge. If anybody is interested, I will get his contact info for ya. Someone may know how to connect with him.

Thank you for all the replies. Well, I believe I am leaning toward purchasing a 50lb Little Giant. The one thing I like about the 25lb is the size/weight. I guess that is what a forklift or tractor is for. I will discuss it with Sid in the next week or so. Thanks Bryan

I appreciate both replies. Bryan

Well, over the next six months, I will be able to earn a little extra money due to a couple of details I will be working though the local Sheriff's Office. I have spoken with Mr. Sid Suedmeier at Little Giant about purchasing a 25lb or a 50lb rebuilt Little Giant. I am really excited about the opportunity to own one of these hammers. I have heard nothing but "good" things about Mr. Suedmeier, his business, and his hammers. I want to make an informed decision about my purchase. I am soliciting information from individuals that have used or owned a hammer rebuilt by Mr. Suedmeier. I will be using the hammer for knife making and general blacksmithing. I do not see myself working 3" square or anything that big. I would like to make some tooling to use with the hammer. I am looking for opinions on size to purchase (either 25 or 50), foundation needed, how long the hammer "should" last, maintenance required, and general stuff that I should be aware of to operate these hammers. I am sure that I am missing something that I should ask about these hammers, but please feel free to educate me. I look forward to hearing from you guys. Thanks, Bryan

I can honestly say this all sounds very normal. It is everybody else who is crazy. Not us. Love hearing all these good stories. Keep them coming. Bryan

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I am at Ft. Dix, NJ for the next few weeks and have been missing my blacksmith shop at home. Are there any blacksmiths around this area that would like a visitor to stop by? I do not mind working and bringing some sodas or something with me for a chance to meet a few of the local blacksmiths around this area. Thanks for reading and hope to hear from a few of you. Take care, Bryan Arnold