Robert Yates

'Ello Matt I am Close to Cookeville TN . Welcome to IFI !

Anyone know what it is ? yes I can load up photos . it is about 200 LB's and is for sale for $285.00 local to me Never heard of one yet it looks like a fine anvile with about 80 to 90 % rebound . I 'll get photos up in a lil bit after Coffee . Grins like a possum !

I shall get photos of her today it has been painted Black . However , there is not a single mark on the face of her it is as slick as a Baby . I am thinking the feller did so to just prevent rust . I wish he had just waxed it insted . Gerrrr . Hey Frosty , what is it really worth or shall you reserve to see it ?

Hello Folks Today while out and about I ran accrost/ Seen a "Fisher Anvil" in near Mint condtion as it appears to have never been used at all ! the date is 1923 No eagle and I am not sure of the weight Fisher mark is in the foot area and another mark just on the other foot area ? it appears to be in the 80 to 100 LB range and has an asking price of $400. I shall try to get a few photos of it to post . What say ye as to its aqusition of this fine anvil @ 100% rebound ?

it is an "8 in Howitzer Bore Clear Adptor" "HBCA" a long rod is screwed toghether then that is attached to the end the cone to fit over the Nose of round to knock it out of the Chamber / Barrel ! an 8 in round is NOT a shell cased round it is just a round with different powders (phos,and several powder charges from 2 Lb to 5 Lb set behind the round when loaded in the chamber) I hope this helps you out . The how to for the 8 In Howitzer Maintenence . http://archive.org/stream/handbookinchhow00deptgoog/handbookinchhow00deptgoog_djvu.txt

How is the Project coming along ?

I made mine out of two Old Flat head screwdrivers Size # 3 head (LG flats) cut one to length and Tiged it to the other making an Ultra light Chipping hammer that is easy to use and comfortable . Here is one like the ones I used . http://www.etsy.com/listing/177465660/antique-german-screwdriver-from-1900s?ref=sr_gallery_12&ga_includes[]=tags&ga_search_query=antique+screwdriver&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery

Here are the precautions for welding up ,on,and working with "T 1 Steel " . http://www.lincolnelectric.com/en-us/support/welding-solutions/Pages/T1-steels-detail.aspx Robert

No Not at all it works very well and is a stout anvil for working most all metal .

Hello Brother Thomas, Yes you are correct both the European smiting tradition & Japanese traditions Sit and forge and use power hammers that are designed to be used while sitting and is what prompted me to redesign my shop (still a WIP ) to make things easier as well as functional for me . I know folks love photos and it will be when I get things done. I will take a photo of my Old Welding Jacket (Leather of course) I did a bit of painting on the back for decoration I also washed it in the washer to get it clean,(Sprayed with a cleaner called "Awesome".) However, the most important thing I did was dump a 1/3 of a bottle of Fabric softener in the rinse cycle this made the leather jacket feel more like a fleece jacket (Super Soft) and easy to work in . To protect my waist & legs I did the same thing (washing & softening them) to a custom set of chaps and Spats. Many folks may think with all the leather one cannot work well with the weight & being hot, yet it is all thin and suede type leather and functions very well and is relatively cool to work in . I also had to get a face shield for working close to the forge and hammering at the anvil .other being a bit tired due to building strength back it is working well I just have to relearn how to do things a bit ( while in the sitting passion) Not really that hard either . it has made a massive difference in my ability to be in my shop once again and I am very happy for this . Thank you Brother Thomas for the words of encouragement and Blessings & Best Regards to you and your family. E'llo Brother Rob, Thank you and Best Regards & Blessings to you and your family as well .

T 11 Steel is / would be a perfict start for this project IMHO and 7018 welded out . However , I would use NIClad as it is what we use for "ARMOR plate repairs on Tanks" (Military) ****Note your work must be Clean and Properly prepaired for welding the two together.**** IE ( Bevaled and pre-heated to dull red before welding with NIClad rods ) once welded you can heat Treat and Temper back (a must for this ) and you will have the equilivent to an "ARMOR" Anvil . < Grins>

Thank you Folks, I am now enjoying being back in my shop and a ton less stressed, grouchey, and even feel better then having to lay about and do very lilttle due to pain that was ruling my life for so long .

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Yes Eddie it is . it was ground with an 8 inch wheel (cross cut on the wheel) it keeps things quite cool with steeland handle material as well. Hello Brother Frosty, as with most Vets that have been injured being so young with or without children I hit an all time low because I could not do what I once did in life before I was hurt . my selfworth was gone and I just wanted to crawl under a rock and die . However , there were many Brothers & Sisters in arms that had been hurt much more then I and they were doing things with their life and in their life that many folks would not even try to do being Healthy . Yes while I have to do things much slower and in sets I relized I can do them in my own time . Pittling is a Southren term of taking ones time to do what most do in a very short amount of time making the "pittler look bad" However in my case it has given me a reason to live and function once again doing what I love . (Yes I couaght the jest of pittling outside and had a good laugh with it too . ) I have a few more in the works that need to finish up with as the weather premits and hope to post them as well for folks to see what I have been up too as of late . Many Blessings and Best Regards

Thank you folks for the complaments and encouragement . I am very happy to be able to get back in my shop once again and pittle about .

Hello Brother Scott, you did not offend me at all, I seen the humor in the post you made and had to laugh as well . by a bit of redesigning the shop (lowering things ,not easy). However , a few friends helped out and made things go rather smoothly and moving things around so the chair would clear things . I did have to remember it was to help me and was not destroying what I had built but making it more functional for me as of now and to aid me in doing what I love to do and that is forging and shaping metal with my hands once again. I will admit it hit me hard when things were being cut down /shortened so I could sit and work and that got me down a bit until I relized this is what I needed to happen so I could get in the shop and work . Now it is on my time I do things and it is soooo much easier for me to do it . if that is what is stopping you Brother Scott give it ago and you will be happy once again as well as giving you the selfworth and up lifting your spirit or at least it did for me . Blessings and Best Regards

Yes Rich I still have some Health issues that make it somewhat diffacult for me to forge .However, I was determaned to try to work past them and attempt to forge once again . I have had two surgeries one on my back and one on my neck and have been working on my physal strength or should I say to regain it and be able to function with a bit of griting my teeth and meds this billet and blade did take me quite a bit of time to compleat and had to be done over several months . I did find I could sit and forge with a leather apron covering my legs and chest and some addtional safety Eq to prevent getting spattered and burnt along with a rolling chair to help with getting around to forge and anvil. for me this is a big accomplishment just to be back in my shop and even more so to finaly put out a forged billit and Blade that I am not ashamed to say I did . There is One Person that a do chat with on the phone quite offten that has encouraged me to get back to doing some forging even if it is small stuff over a long pearod of time . Thank you Brother (You Know who you are ) you have been a true Blessing to me and were my lil voice of encouragment while I did this project, everyday when I went to the shop not to give up . To me you are a true Friend and make the Smithing Community a Shining Light , May God richly bless you and your family as well as the things you touch in your endevors for being part of my life and such a grand inspration to me .

Yes , I did weld the Billet and do the forging to it as well ,along with the grinding and fit & finish . the HT I did at a friends as he has an oven and I do not . Brother Dodge, she took the photo for me . and helps with sanding on some parts as well . She/ my Daughter is homeschooled and she does not sell or give them to any one .

Well I Generaly do not post many I finish out as they seem to get away well before I take photos of them thanks to my 8 yr old This one did not get away . I was a very fun project for me as I have been down and out for a very long time and I hate working in the cold . It will be off to its new owner very soon and I hope they will be pleased as I am with the out come of it . Here is the info about it : The Steel is My personal 5 Blend Steel in a star crushed Twisted patten , Bolsters: 416 SS Handle : Israel Olive wood , Brass Pins W/ a Brass,copper,and SS Mosaic Pin . External Link for better Photo . http://imgur.com/pc371Us double click and it will get bigger for viewing . Enjoy folks Questions or Comments are always welcome . Thank You & Best Regards Sincerely, Robert D. Yates , 13 & On Forge

Just Because, You have Never Done it or even tried it or Have Failed, Does NOT mean it can not be done with Sucess by another ! Spelling Corrected

Your designs are good , However I would say slow down and make quality over quanity .... That said look at the Knife making threads and pack a lunch you can stand for a quite a bit more sanding on the blade and fit and finish . Do Not get discouarged just slow down a bit and and take your time Brother .

Amen Brother Charles.

Good to Know where you are at . Should you get close to the Chamber of Congress in Oak Ridge , I did the cressent Moon Hand Rails and railings round it . they were painted Aqua Marine when done . I do not know what thay are as of date . also the Diving Tower at UT at the Aquitic Center .

I Agree 100% "Someone,Somwhere,Somehow" is Not telling all there is to this story of who it happened. I would (REALLY like to know just WHO owns the Property that Burnt and the Realestate project that is to be implamented in the place of the Building that Burnt ! ) Even with "Wooden Shingles" atop the roof and welding the "Cast, Wrought, or Steel Iron" railing/s the "Sparks, Slag, and/ or weld Puddles Dropping from a weld would have to be Extreamly & Excessive to the point the welder was at Best Most Ignorant,High, or Drunk while the process of preforming the needed repair/ install. I do not see this as a possableity IMHO due to the current research I did Via the net, Personal conections, and even had to call in a few favors ,with in the scope of the said reports(Police ,Fire chief, and Yes Even the curent Status of the Realestate preposal for said locationthat burnt) that have been filed ,reported ,shown and not avalible to the "General Public" One must have certian Credentials to access some information that is /was not reported . I agree Brother Charles, Smoke, getting ones exit rout cut off by flames , or a building Collapse is what would have or did take the lives of the firefighters . I do not see the Welder facing "Criminal charges" for this incident. Due to the Process of the Law ..... It will have to be proven 100% Gross Negligence Vs. Negligence "Negligence" is a failure to exercise ordinary care. In general, negligence occurs when a defendant does not exercise the amount of care that a reasonably careful person would exercise under the same circumstances or when a defendant does something that a reasonably careful person would not do under the same circumstances. To establish negligence, a plaintiff must prove four factors: that the defendant owed a duty to the plaintiff or to the public, that the defendant violated that duty, that the plaintiff suffered injury as a result of the defendant's violation (this is referred to as proximate cause) and that the injury was a reasonably foreseeable consequence of the defendant's negligence. "Gross Negligence" is a conscious and willful disregard of the need to use reasonable care. In gross negligence, disregard for care is likely to cause grave injury or harm to a person or persons and/or to property. In short, gross negligence is more extreme conduct than negligence. The difference between the two is the degree of inattention, with only gross negligence being considered reckless conduct. The difference between the two is the degree of inattention, with only gross negligence being considered reckless conduct. "Contributory Negligence" is when the plaintiff's conduct also lacks care. Importantly, contributory negligence can protect a defendant from gross negligence, because it suggests that a plaintiff is also at fault for damages or injuries. While I will offer Prayers to the Fire Fighters Families for their Loses it is Known in the Firefighters World as things that can and will go wrong when it is your time to meet your maker . Fire Fighters are a Special breed as they run into a burning building while others run out of it . NOTE ***** This Post is Just in my opinion and the information herein is just that Information ! that I personal have Knowlage to and have Quoted from "Law Books" and is NOT intended to offend anyone Nor advise anyone with Leagle advice . Blessings & Best Regards P.S. Please disregard the spelling errors as my "Personal Walking Dictionary" ( My Lovely Wife) is asleep this Mornin. <Grins>

Of Course we will ! It is what Tennesseeans do . Sooo , Where are you at in "East Tenn" I know a bit about the area .