Daniel.85

Most pumps are 2 stage, the scary fast movement you talk about could be the first stage for when there is no resistance, once the ram hits the material being worked it automatically switches to the lower gear, otherwise you would have to wait forever to go the length of the stroke. You would have to work something in the press to see if it has that, or look and see if there is any information on the pump itself. The pump is usually located next to the motor, its run directly by the motors shaft usually.

So the pressure release on the control valve is only useable on one of the modes? Do you know the GPM that the pump is rated at? Also what is the cylinder diameter? You mention the 1.5" ram but all the pressure tables I have go by cylinder diameter. Not sure about the ratings of your press but if its at 35tons it would take a 6"cylinder at 2500psi to be at 35tons, or a 5.5" at around 3000. Most hoses are rated at 3000psi, I dont see many forging presses that go over that.

Looks like the holes and markings are in about the same place as Peter Wright anvils. Similar shape too, Hay Buddens are close but have a skinnier waist usually and I don't think they have the holes on their feet.

Ordered parts to build and test a couple water coolers. Getting more parts in for the forge as well, my brother started working on some mounts and a few components with the sheet metal machine we got, fun stuff! The new forge will be so much better than the first, so many things changed during the design and build of the first. I did a little rendering of the plan for the new capacitor bank. Old capacitor next to new one, the new version only uses 1 cap, old version used 2. Also the old caps were rated at 100amps, new one is rated at 1000amps and designed specifically for induction application.

Sheet metal machine from craigslist. Will be used in building induction forges!

Pictures! Make sure to show us pictures of the top surface of the anvils and any markings/names on any of the items.

Very awesome stuff, thanks for sharing.

Its not a vulcan, its a Volcan! http://springfield.craigslist.org/atq/3357460218.html

Very impressive, you have the skills and creativity to go very far in this craft, have fun!

Very nice! I love seeing things come alive like this, going from rough cut outs to all the little finishing details.

6lbs, nice! Great video, not sure about everyone else but I find 1:33-1:55 to be very hypnotic.

Some peoples holy grails are different than others, mine starts with an "R" and ends with "efflinghaus" lol. Cant beat a deal on a nice old wrought anvil though, searching craigslist, auctionzip, estatesales.net and all that is good. Like the OP said though, auctions can be bad, but if there is one really close by it wont hurt to show up, you never know what you can get.

Id say the most "general" hammer would be a cross peen hammer, 2-3lbs. Easy to find, easy to use, I think sears even has one labeled "blacksmiths hammer" Tongs are a must, maybe even more important than the hammer at first, if you cant hold it you cant hit it. Id rather use a 3 dollar hammer and the right tongs than a 100 dollar hammer and channel locks.

I see your toe. Nice job tacking tongs, just keep making them and you'll learn a ton as you go.

Pro!

Amazing, I laughed when I saw the chickens, they probably feel their days are numbered now.

Very cool, I like the sliding doors, I wanted big sliding doors on mine but just didn't work out that way.

Very nice, looks like youre doing great!

Nice! Thats some thick plate its sitting one.

Nice work, the pictures are a tad ginormous though lol.. open a photobucket account, much easier picture control. Mod note: we prefer pictures be posted here, we have more than a few threads we had to delete due to off-site photos going away or in one case being replaced by very 'off topic' photos, leaving the entire thread useless, therefore deleted.

I have been thinking about building a rolling mill and was wondering if it would be possible to turn small groves on the rollers with a lathe for drawing out stock. For example say I have 1/2" round and want to get it down to about 3/8, I would feed it though the specific grooves on the rollers. I know there are other ways of doing this with swages and powerhammers and such but how well do you think it would work with the rolling mill? Not sure if its already been done but Ive not seen it done.

lol, they listed it as a vulcan, can clearly see peter wright on the side of it..

Very awesome, you could have a buisness just selling those I bet, especially during Shark Week here in the states.

Also google "brake drum forge" My first forge was an old steel wheel.

Coolest handle Ive ever seen, well done!