Job R

slack tub freezing, is there any reason you wouldnt use a saline slack tub. i have read about using brine. it wouldnt freeze

I saw this one a few months back, i had to drag my wife in to show her. really unique. very cool process

yea for octoberfest.... i will be there too had planed on getting there early on friday for best tailgating ... but i have found a forge and anvil in the meantime ...
-Job in sonora ca

good lord man, where do you shop?

It's common to seal the ends of fresh cut wood with wax, latex paint or wood glue, and leave it while the wood dries. Helps prevent checking. I don't know if that's really necessary if you slab it and put it up to dry right away. But it probably wouldn't hurt.

I have read on this forum that hickory is good for making hammer handles.
A large pignut hickory in my back yard is dying due to rot at the base. A tree guy is supposed to take it down later in the week.
I may ask for a couple slices for hammer handles. I will saw them up for blanks that can be shaped for handles.

Archiphile is excellent with hand held planes and shaves and I figure I can learn a thing or two from him.

My question pertains to the size to saw them to. What do you folks think would be good dimensions for blanks? (I ask because I may be able to share with you guys.) Also, should I cut them up after seasoning, or dry them after cutting?

I did not think of this before he priced the job, so I hope he is willing to share! I also hope he gets here before hurricane Earl - this thing is way too close to the house!

Let me know your opinions.

Thanks,

Bill

im setting up my first shop and have a loaner anvil. the only markings it caries are ces usa , and the number 2. its about 80 lb (bathroom scale), and has an very narrow waist 3.5 inches, i think it is designed for the farrier. i am wondering if it it cast steal or cast iron. it does have a very high frequency ring, but im suspicious that this is a result of its shape.
the anvil is new, and i hope to return it in like new condition, i could not find any info on this company anywhere online .... although its probably out there
thanks Job