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  1. seldom (dick renker)
    there are a fair amount of smiths in the upstate ny area including a state wide organisation call the ny state designer blacksmith artists. you should check them out.upstate is a big area, can you narrow your location down a bit, dont need your house number or anything like that. welcome to the asylum.
  2. seldom (dick renker)
    why the grinder? grinders and anvils dont mix well.
  3. seldom (dick renker)
    Auction nite tonight. Decided to go and wife went with me. Lo and behold there's a post drill sitting there. Checked it out and it is a complete Champion, works nice and free. At the present time it is sitting in the back of my pickup. Total cost, one Lincoln.
  4. seldom (dick renker)
    thanks for the reply thomas. it really doesnt matter, just curious is all. read other posts and they are talking about how old, bla, bla bla. so figured i would try to find out. i am really happy with it, german or not.
  5. seldom (dick renker)
    In the post above I have some pics of my Trenton anvil. It has no numbers on it except for the weight which you can see in the last pic. does any one know if this is an older anvil that may have been made in Germany. Thanks for any info. Seldom
  6. seldom (dick renker)
    there are folks that you can tell, but you can't tell them much
  7. seldom (dick renker)
    Well it took a bit of doing but here are the pics of my anvil. It has a little sway back but I use it just fine. Any and all help in determining the age and if it was made in Germany is appreciated . Thank you.
  8. seldom (dick renker)
    welcome remi, frosty your right , that was short. Remi look into the new york state designer blacksmith artist group. located at the bottom of the forums page. a good group of folks scattered all over ny state. i believe there are 5 different chapters to the group. there will be someone near you.
  9. seldom (dick renker)
    frosty, not by a long shot.
  10. seldom (dick renker)
    welcome. find a group in your area and get some help. check at the end of the forums list for groups. you will learn more from a group than by yourself many time s over
  11. seldom (dick renker)
    i have read in the other anvil forums that the trenton's were built in germany before the states. i have a 176 lber that does not have any numbers except for the weight on it. is this any early one. i really like the way this anvil works. thanks for any info.
  12. seldom (dick renker)
    after the front bracket for the fuel tank on my truck rotted away i made a new one from 2 inch by 1//4 flat stock. works real good has a nice snug fit and will out last the rest of the truck and me too maybe.
  13. seldom (dick renker)
    shamus, check out estate sales, garage sales, farm auctions, craigslist, antique stores. not so much ebay, usually too expensive. i have gotten most of my stuff through the listed places. not all antique stores are expensive and some will deal on price.
  14. seldom (dick renker)
    andrew, as your other pieces, just plain awesome
  15. seldom (dick renker)
    we are finishing up the coldest month in 145 years in central ny. lake ontario was 80% frozen over. has only frozen all over 5 times in recorded history. have had 50 inches of snow this month and hardly ever has the temp gotten over 20 degrees and only a few days when the wind has been blowing at less than 25 mph. im ready for spring. and im ready to fill that little 4 legged critter full of holes.
  16. seldom (dick renker)
    dwarf, looks nice and simple. might have ton try one for the square necking
  17. seldom (dick renker)
    pintail1, some time this spring after the snow goes away i will be coming out to attleboro to see my new granddaughter. i would like to catch up with you at some point and visit and what ever. i used to live and work in freetown so i know a bit about the area. seldom (dick renker)
  18. seldom (dick renker)
    tractor supply had whiskey half barrels for sale a couple of years ago as planters. when I looked at them they were half full of water so I decided that they would work fine for a slack tub. Main trick with them is to keep them full of water so the wood swells. have had no leakage from mine in 2 years. keep a heat lamp on it this time of year so it doesnt freeze.
  19. seldom (dick renker)
    nice work shane
  20. seldom (dick renker)
    mike, i like those candle holders. i might have to steal the idea, with your permission of course.
  21. seldom (dick renker)
    Glad to hear it went well, partner. Awesome
  22. seldom (dick renker)
    when i worked on the railroad we just lit them and then dropped em on the ground, roadway, what ever as long as it didnt start a fire. didnt use them on wooden tresles.
  23. seldom (dick renker)
    I had noticed that Danny hasnt been on IFI for awhile and was wondering. He will be missed. Thoughts to the family Dick
  24. seldom (dick renker)
    nice work, tim
  25. seldom (dick renker)
    aw why not :huh: :o
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