Black Creek

hey G-ManBart,   I have that exact 6" Columbian 506     Just picked it up.     Do you think it's steel or cast iron?   

I found a "Powell" anvil for sale and thought i really NEED this since it's my name and all....  BUT i really like to know what I'm getting into.   I can't seem to find any real info about them other than a member here has one with no heel.      So...  how old?   how constructed?   

I saw a CL ad for "scrap metal" for FREE.  In the pic of a pile of junk I saw what looked to be a post vise hooked to a table.    Called and guy said someone else was on the way.  I told him "I really need a junk metal table for some welding.   I will give you $20 to let me take only that"    It worked.    He put the table with vise behind his van and I got a heckuva deal

all my water pipes in my house are copper and soldered

a few years ago I got a Hobart Handler 140 with free shipping.     I got it because i didnt want to deal with putting in 220 power.       I plug that thing into 100-150ft extension cord and it still welds great.    It's handy, small, and can go anywhere.     real simple to use.