mcmahonforge

Very cool !

I was thinking about making a adapter plate too. My hardy holes range from 7/8" to 1-1/2" . Im not sure if it would be a good idea to use a 7/8 hardy tool in a 1.5" hardy even in an adapter. Im usually doing heavier hammering on my 450lb fisher. What do you guys think? Has anyone tried this?

Sorry if this is the wrong place on the forum. I usually pick up my coal in west va. but did not make the trip this fall. Im trying to find a source for smithing coal near syracuse ny. I only have 150lbs left. I thought I could make it through the winter but have been forging more than normally. Any leads would be appreciated. Thank you

The main thing is to keep yourself safe from frostbite. I am working out in the open here in new york and it has been cold.It has been under 10 deg. f. We recently sold our house and my shop to buy a new house. It sold faster than we thought and winter hit before I could build the new shop. I sell alot of firewood pokers and other ornimental items in the winter time. First thing is to make sure you have the right gear to keep your body protected if you are going to be working in this kind of weather. Dont push it when you start to get cold go inside and warm up. I would invest in good cold weather clothes (carharts, insulated underwear, hats, gloves ect.). If you dont already have this stuff. Your young and have alot of time to be forging. Dont push it be safe and have fun.

New guy to the forum. I was taught the blacksmith trade by a old timer in his early 70's at the time. He taught me to forge weld using baking powder. I was wondering what everyone else uses for flux or do you have your own formula?