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Thanks to all, things went well. I opted for the term 'legend' when talking of the burning-house-nail thing. It does illustrate the scarcity of materials well and is a nice segway into either other pioneer 'smith trades or recycling.

Actually it is 15 minutes and rapid-fire...12 in 3 hours.

Thanks to you all. The suggestions are good and I am especially fond on the burning down of buildings in order to salvage the iron. Something both green and black.

I am buying a new anvil and want your opinion on what to get. Nimba is another choice as are many others, clue me in. I work in the forge as much as I can and plan to build a business based on smithing. My current is a 135 lb Trenton. I really like the double-horn style...

Bitter much? ;-) Thanks though the Idea of burning wood is a good one to be sure... Or not as it doesn't resemble working metal in any way. If anyone out there has an addition to this, pitch in.

Good thoughts all, keep 'em coming.

I have just joined my local smith's guild and we are doing an annual demo for little kids this week. I am hoping you all may have suggestions on what to show the kids, what bits of history should be mentioned what type of item I might forge to show some actual technique. All suggestions are welcome and the demo is set to be 20 minutes long. Thanks.

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What is a 'caplet' The bottom indentation is ovular.

Somebody else already told me these things, and without the snark. Thanks though. Also I believe the correct analogy for a serial number would be a VIN not a plate number. At least I didn't say its anvil-shaped, or really heavy or metal-colored. ;-)

I have been using this anvil for a couple of years now and decided to ID it. Markings on the side are mostly obscured even after extensive cleaning, however the foot has clear markings as follows: Left side under horn '135', Following that to left 'A 147095', Under the heel is a 'U', on the sides appear to be the letters 'WISMITH' in 1/4 inch letters. These letters appear to be only a portion of what was there originally and I am thinking they were added during the life of the anvil. Thank you for the help.