Willway Forge

Looks cool, any chance you could take the roll off so we could admire the base? I like the design :)

Here is your answer. Takes a little getting used to, have to flip the lens with your hand. But it will satisfy your issue.

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Matt

I just fitted up an old leather belt that I wasn't using anymore. Overlapped it by 3", filleted it and used good'ol Elmer's glue to fasten the fillets together. Worked like a champ. That is what the original Southbend manual calls for as well.

Matt

I made this one last weekend. Those are my first 4 nails. It was pretty fun, now I just need to make about 25,000 more nails ;)

Honda Element 2003. I dont have a picture, but I have placed a "Blacksmith Edition" decal on the tailgate. Super vehicle, lots of room for carrying everything to job sites, great on gas.

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I might be late on this but, what the heck is a garden dibber??

How about $500 large for half of an Anvil??  Take a look at what this Rocket Scientist is selling.. 

http://glensfalls.craiglist.org/atq/3438769544.html

I like it.  Well done.

If you dont want to through your work, listen in.  I use a large wire cup wheel on a variable speed "HF" buffer/grinder ($30). The wire cup does NOT through your work. It may lightly grab from time to time, but it will not send them at light speed into your melon. I have three diferent sizes and corses of cup wheels. With the variable speed buffer you adjust to suit your needs. Try it and you will see, much much safer.  

Matt

My friend, those are beautiful. Nice work.

Matt

I have the Dewalt hand held that must have a million miles on it. I picked it up used six years ago in a very used condition. I have run about 15 to 20 blades through it on countless projects.  If this one should ever quit on me (which is highly unlikely) it will be replaced with a brand new one.  These are fantastic machines. Seriously, the other makers of these saws just dont compare.

Matt

Uneven ground = tri-pod stand, without a doubt.

Wow, that was certainly your lucky day!

Simple and complex all in one, keeps the eye entertained. Nice work.

One item thats moves well for me is "Snakes". Simple, about 8 to 10" long, easy take make, and folks love'em.

Cool Rig, simple and effective.

Well your on the right track. I know several smiths who, even after years in the Forge, are still using the first set of tongs they made. I too go back to my first set from time to time. Hang on to them :-)

If you are able to drill a hole all the way through, you could use a piece of round stock the same diameter of your drill. An 1/8" drill & piece of wire should do it I assume. Once the wire protrudes the length of the wings on eithet side, you could attach the wing to the wire. You could even carefully flatten the wire on either side. Just a thought..

Could it have been a "Vulcan"? I know the military purchased a lot of Vulcans, perhaps this was one of them?

Great looking piece, Cheers my friend.

I tumble in Ceramic media (home built tumbler, Harbor Frt media), then wire brush to get a clean piece. Then heat the item till hot to the touch and apply wax. Or I leave it cool and apply Rustoleum's Matte Clear finish. The rust protection in Rustoleums products add a touch of blackening to low spots and leave highlights with that "Steely" look. To blacken your pieces, heat to about 500ºF then quench in motor oil, a nice black finish will result.
Matt

Droooooool Drooooooool... I want!

Make an offer (cash) for what you are willing to pay. Money talks. If it is an item that has been collecting dust for them, they may be willing to negotiate. If not, its still a heck of a lot cheaper then buying a new one. Best of luck to ya.

Well Put.

You say "finished with Green coal smoke" what the heck is that, how is it done, or is it painfully self explanitory? I love to hear about unique ideas, and that fits the bill..