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After knocking off the first layer of crud.

Picked this one up today. Good rebound. You can tell it lived outside, but in good shape overall. I knocked the dirt off for a first pass and did not see any other markings except what looks like a 3 or an 8 on the foot. When were these made?

Must be rainin anvils down here It followed me home today. 300 lb cast steel Columbian. $350.00

What tutorial?

If you don't have this one, get it, It is a good read. http://www.amazon.co...s/dp/1879535203 I am still learning some of this myself, But I think it is 9 times the diameter. I am playing with the 3/4 size and it should be good for a small forge. Here is a look inside the book. http://books.google....ter&f=false )scroll up a little to see the chart.

Here is one also http://www.archive.org/details/metalspinning00tuel

Ditto on the dog !! I like my Soderfors anvil best. I also have a 125 PW.

Looking good !! Did you try that texture tool yet? You need to grind a profile on it at hit it with a scotch bright pad or buffing wheel.

If the 400 turns I would offer 50 but pay the 80 if he stands on his price. You can stick a piece of pipe in the hole for the leg. I would not even go hog wild restoring it. I have a rivet forge with a small blower. I put thin fire bricks in the bottom of mine and around the sides (made it square) . That protects the pot. I made a hole in the middle and cut a piece of 3/16 plate to cover the air inlet to the pot and cut slits with a 4 inch grinder with a cut off wheel in it. If (when) it melts it will be easy to replace. That 400 is a nice blower. Good project for under $100.00 bucks you'll be in business.

Here is a link to Elbert Hubbard ya'll may like. Speaking of PBS. http://www.pbs.org/wned/elbert-hubbard/

It works fine without the gauge, so I will not try to mess with it. I know what low sounds like and I know what wide open sounds like !!! Thanks !!!

I have a Mr Heater high pressure regulator and I put a gauge on it but it does not seem to work. Is the gauge port on this regulator just a dummy hole, or just for a full empty gauge? http://www.tractorsupply.com/mr-heater-reg-propane-high-pressure-regulator-1-4-in--3100401

Hey farmwithhorses where are you located? With the burner there are tons of options, but I agree with the MIG tip approach. If you are doing it to save money, just buy the T-rex - http://www.hybridburners.com/ (or a finished burner) and as another member here said - Get busy earning the money back. But, If your building this is the book to read. http://www.amazon.com/Gas-Burners-Forges-Furnaces-Kilns/dp/1879535203/ref=pd_sim_b_3 I used this book and research to build a burner design that I like. I am still developing it now, but it does take time and I have thought a few times I should have just bought one !!!

Hey moldmonkey here is a link if you have not found it yet. http://metalspinningworkshop.com/ - I have these videos and I like them.

Like this? - Hardy is 1 inch in and Pritchel is 9/16 inch in from the side. (1 Dia)

I think the deal is the Vulcan he has listed. Could probaly get that one for $200.00

You teaser :)

Do you have any pics of the tuyere build up?

Nice. I bought a piece of 1-1/4 4140 today to make a few double face hammers for chasing.

I don't know the answer to that, but I do know you can get coke that should work. Only thing is you have to buy a whole truckload at a time.

Yeah man - no matter where your at in the state there should be a group that meets. Glad you found you some coal.

Put a 3phse motor hooked through a VFD and you can over and under drive the speed.

Read this thread on my post vise stand. Same approach for anvil should work also. I have one in the works that will be longer so the anvil and post vise will use the same stand. http://www.iforgeiron.com/topic/23445-my-post-vise-based-on-brian-and-lyles-vise/page__view__findpost__p__238288 As for mobility, just add wheels something like this. http://www.happyvalleyranch.com/node/45

Two posts up is what it still looks like. I still want to fill it with sand, but am debating that one as it is working great at its current weight.

Here is some info I have on coal. Paul Pierce Auto Paint and Body - 1924 jefferson ave SW in Bham (205) 925-3454 1924 Jefferson Ave SW Birmingham, AL 35211 33.477 -86.8693 Powderly Coal Co Serving the Birmingham Area. (205) 925-3454 Debbie -------------------------------- Hwy 5 by the truckload - 205-893-7223 - North West of Jasper between Navuu and natural bridge Bham caol and coake. Lynn Alabama 130 a ton lump coal and stoker coal - pickup at the pit in Navuu ----------------