blacksmith-450

I'm too poor to buy cheap stuff !

I don't know... taken from a sissy bar of an old chopper.

My first try with the stainless, really not easy to move this stuff.

Thanks Das, I'll experiment with the press for the ashtray !

Frosty, I know... but !

Thanks Slag

Some cigar holders.

Hi Jon, I did it ! I will receive it this week-end !

I have not forged a lot lately. To start again, a new tongs.

Thanks jlpservicesinc. But I don't recommend it to a newbie. It's not easier or cheaper... My anvil was a no brainer.... but PLEASE don't do that on a «still good» anvil !

Little update. I have to finish the dies and adjust the guide.... I'm not far from the end of this project !

Yes we built the heel AND the horn. We used a mix of 7014-7018 and MIG w/gas. The core of the horn is a 2 inches 1040 shaft, in the rear we took 1/2 inches plate to make the sides and support for the hardy hole. The face is untouched and the rebound is almost equal all over the anvil.

You're right ! Nice catch ! ... but not just the heel.

New anvil in my shop ! 223#

Love it !