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I have 4 anvils and I use each one for different things. My 287 lb Peter Wright is my workhorse and sees the most use. I have a 140 lb Peter Wright that I use for smaller items. I have a 90 lb Mousehole that I use for fine work and I also have a small RR Anvil that I would use for really small stuff (Haven't yet, but it doesn't eat anything ;-) I also have another very old Mousehole that is about 90 lbs, that I simply muse over where its life has taken it. As for the perfect shop, there is no such thing, at one time I had a 30 X 80 shop and it was just to small I now have a 40 x 40 shop and I make do, but it is all about compromise. I have quite a bit of wood working equipment that gets put away (stacked in a corner) till I have need of. Thanks Steve

Amen! I also have seen these types of shenanigans and it really burns me up. I am a sucker for a bargain, but ripping people off should have dire consequences. I am sure that on the day of reckoning everyone will attone for their sins, but sometimes it needs to be speeded up a little.

Check out ebay item # 330177570864 FOOT VISE FOR BLACKSMITHING - (eBay 330177570864 end time Oct-27-07 17:16:10 PDT) Trying to figure out how to post pics...

NICE!!! I am envious ;)

I haven't ordered tongs from Glenn, but I have talked with him and seen some examples of his work. Super nice guy and his tongs look to be fine examples of craftsmanship. Check out eBay My World - g.s.peen

Sometimes they grow short legs with smashed toes;)

rain dance! :D

OK, I think I'll take a saw with the next time and take a few minutes to investigate. Thanks Steve

LOL, Good point!

Possibly a stupid question... Is there a field expedient method for identifying Wrought Iron? The reason is that at my local scrap yard there is what appears to be the better part of an old old bridge span. I suspect that it probably is Wrought Iron, but I am not sure... Thanks Steve

Sam, that looks really good! I know that you will have many happy hours in front of it through the years. Steve

I did a painful funny a month or so ago. I just had a small piece that needed welding and the perfectionist in me kept intruding. So I wound up grinding it down and rewelding three times. Oh did I forget to mention that I was shirtless... needless to say I had a pretty good sunburn on my belly and most annoyingly in my belly button. Note to self, ALWAYS wear appropriate clothing even when only welding a short bead.

Wrought Iron? Nice find!

I really like the tire hammer and have been collecting the misc stuff to piece it together. Check out the Costa Rica Power Hammer ( Ithink it was CR?)

I agree with Kevin, JB Weld is just the ticket!

Hmmm, Jack Frost mix in FireGirl and what do you get? LOL

Your problem may have been the overfill prevention device (OPD) on your tank. If the tank is filled full+ sometimes the OPD can get jimmied in an awkward place and will limit the amount of gas delivered. The cure is to run at very low pressure for a short period of time to allow the OPD to essentially reset itself. Steve

The newer sysytems usually have backflow preventers on them, MAKE SURE! It is possible to have flame backflow into the acetylene tank, since the oxygen is a higher pressure. I recently found an okay source for tanks on ebay from Indiana Oxygen, I paid $240 including shipping. The tanks are on the small side 80 Cu ft oxygen and 40 cu ft acetylene. I don't weld with this but it makes cutoff of larger stock much easier. Of course I also have a TIG, MIG, 240 v Stick welder and even a small 110 v stick welder. Each has their own special applications, though I use the 240v stick welder the most. Used welders are out there, you just have to look for them. My last acquired was the MIg and I paid $25 for it because the guy had lost the nozzle and could not find a replacement. I took out my handy dial calipers and measured it out and then went on a hunting spree. Everyone said the only place that you could get a replacement for Chicago Electric was from some defunct company in California and that no other brand would work. I'm happy to say that it just ain't true! Chicago Electric is not the greatest, but they are not bad welders for the money(especially at $25 for a normal $350 model). :D

Beautiful!

very nice!

Absolutely beautiful Karl! For those who haven't seen Karl's knives in person, you are really missing out! Steve

Sam, It is obvious that you have an outstanding personality. With that in mind, it won't be long till you make a few enduring friendships and many aqauintances. I have 3 people that I would classify as friends and several that I classify as aquaintances. An acquantance is who you call at 3 am to bail you out, but a true friend will be right there with you. LOL I remember wishing to meet more people and to be the life of the party. Then I realized that I am who I am and I should accept the fact that I will never be the life of the party, but I have developed a few lifelong friends that would and have driven 1000+ miles to help out. That is true friendship and I wouldn't trade any of my three for a 100 fair weather heros. Steve

Stopped by the local recycling yard today. Came home with about 200 linear feet of heavy angle iron, a 3 foot section of 8 in pipe (new gas forge). Several different sizes of compression spring. 8 feet of heavy bandsaw blade (there was more but it was buried under a ton of xxxx) 12 feet of 1 inch heavy steel cable. A usable oxygen cylinder and last but not least a fully functional pallet jack. Damage to wallet $110. What a day!!!!

Very Nice Find BT!

Lol, Ricketts!!!! Roflmao!!