Foaming Mug

i went to the local rail yard and ask if they had scrap i could take and the purpose for the scrap, they told me what scrap i could take from and that i could do so whenever i needed it for work i was doing......all that to say, sometimes if ya just ask the rail yard managers they will help you out, even more so if you bring them a trinket or two :)

amazing work man, love how clean it all is, simple lines making strong statements, even more impressive that no powerhammer used.

-fm

thanks for the comments, the anvil is brand new, i plan to take down the edges a bit,but wanted to get a feel for it before i changed it, though that is on the list this week to do. i plan to chamfer the edges next week, i am trying to stay away from power tools till i learn the proper anvil work for sure, thanks agian
-fm

Hey guys this was a little piece I made this last weekend, This is my first spoon and my first flamingo (it just kinda came to me as i was sitting looking at a piece of flat stock). I plan to put the features into the bird in the next two weeks, i have to make some chisels for it first. Let me know what you think, and any notes on spoon making are welcome as this was just off the top of my head and i used my Swage block spoon form for the shaping.

ok guys just wanted to share this, my first tong blank, will be completing the pair next weekend
let me know what what you think, again these are not complete but in process, need to cleanup reins and finish out end, and duh make another on lol!!!!

-FM

awesome piece, love it man

wow now thats a cool kid there, he is lookin great. great photos lyle.

anyone know how to make a cold branding iron, we have been asked to make one and i wanna do it right so figured i would hit IFI and see if we can find some good info as usual...
-FM

bmiller- you are right we skipped that step lol I remembered it but could not remember it exactly, and baddog (older guy with less tattoos) couldnt remember either so we figured we had it confused with another project thus left out. thanks for reminding me about it and where to put it, number 2 will have that for sure.


i'll be posting pics using it in the next few days and maybe pics of a second one as well, thanks for all the comments

-FM

We (myself and baddog) made this hot cut today, it was our first time striking and making this. We used the method we learned from Brian B. and LDW last weekend, I wont say we got it all right but we did produce a hot cut. Let us know what you think and what improvements can be made
thanks
FM

nice lookin stand you got there like the red, gave me ideas for improvements on my new stand.

Just wanted to say that Balcones Forge had a great event this weekend at the Bluebonnet demo with Brian Brazeal and Lyle Wynn, These guys really brought it this weekend even with Brian slowly losing his voice I managed to squeeze alot of knowledge in my oh so small brain. Then there was the awesome auction full of awesome items and tons of laughs. One really special thanks to Brain and Lyle for the Flatter so me and Russ can get to makin some hammers!!!! postin pics soon. Thanks again Balcones Forge and Huge thanks to Brian and Lyle for all the knowledge and brain pickin they could take.

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I am going to be buying a new anvil in the very near future, I am looking at tfs anvils as they are right up the road a little ways to pick up. question is can anyone give me some thoughts on the future anvil 2, i need something pretty portable because i will be moving it at least 2 times a week in and out of a truck. any other opinions would be welcome on other anvil types and wieghts. I will be doing mostly decorative work no bigger than 1 inch most of the time and some tool making as well. want to get the most bang for my buck and still be able to move and travel with it..........
thanks
foaming mug

thanks guys looks like its off to buy plans and go from there.

hey guys i been looking at gettin a new anvil, wanted to know if anybody can give me a good review of the 205 bulgar by old world anvils???? Seen a few people talk about owa, but not real overview of the anvils.
thanks
foaming

hey guys i found this trip hammer for sale it is $500, it not working and will have to be rebuilt and a new motor added. Is this a good buy at the price for a project hammer/first trip hammer????? Keep in mind i do not mind a long project on this but dont wanna waste cash on a never going to work hammer

hey everyone i have a quick question for you all, I am looking at buying a new anvil, I need it to be mobile so i am thinking 120-150lbs as i will be transporting it often and moving it in and out of a garage. I would like to make this long term anvil so I dont have an issue paying for a great anvil, i've looked at everything from tfs and anvilbrand(the ductile crew of anvil) to nimba and some bigger models like rathole and ozark pattern. I am not afriad of a 200+ anvil but like i said want some semblance of mobility as i do not have a set shop location atm. so basically lookin for some advice and endorsements, and ideas for mobility if i go a bit bigger.
Hope you guys got your opinion caps on cuz i need it!!!

Hey guys thanks for the info, and Thomas I am trying to get my schedule clear for the abana meeting and the feb 19th demo I would love to go to both and actually meet some more smiths, at the moment me and my buddy are pretty much doing this by reading and trial and error, already signed up on the north texas abana website as well. once agian thanks for the warm welcome guys really awesome.

sorry updated my info, i am a texas boy as well and not far from ya!!! thanks for the welcome joining abana in about a week waitin on funds

Hi everyone first post I have made here, right now i am using a homemade coal forge, and have restored a champion no. 40 blower just recently. However I live a town and can only use my coal forge on weekends at a buddy's place in the country. I want to step up my learning curve by moving metal during the week as well using a gas forge. I do not have the free time atm to build one myself and keep swinging a hammer as well so I am going to purchase a premade forge. I was wondering if anyone uses a Valley Hot Box Quantum Forge??????? I have found info on most other brands but would like a little more knowledge on these. I am going to be doing mostly decorative work from small to hopefully gates and railings in the future, and i like the firebox size and the pass through. pieh says is uses about 1lb 1/2 a hour on fuel for forging temps and more for welding, i would love to see if any users can confirm this as well
thanks
mug