Jump to content
I Forge Iron

kevan

Members
  • Posts

    306
  • Joined

  • Last visited

Posts posted by kevan

  1. 10 hours ago, Glenn said:

    The difference between a photographer and a good photographer is not the amount of photos you take, but the amount of photos you throw away, keeping only the good ones for others to see. (grin)

    Take as many photos as the digital card will allow. Use the camera to record everything, then move in close for the details. You never know if this is your last opportunity to take photos, or if you see something in the background that will become of interest to you at a later date. Digital is cheap, so take lots of photos while you have the opportunity. 

     

    Sage advise Glenn. It is always good practise to delete the rubbish and file the good.

  2. 7 hours ago, paradox1559 said:

    I see potential for stunning photography 

    In its current untouched beauty 

    Undoubtedly, as a bit of a hack photographer, the next time I am there I will do just as you suggest.

    7 hours ago, Kozzy said:

    I had to buy a second mop to take care of all the drool I was making.  Wow--with just those few pictures, everywhere you look there is something interesting to see.  Even that wooden work block in the foreground of the first photo has an interesting forged binding.

    Anyone know if the table for the post-vice is a factory table designed specifically for the vice rather than something done after the fact?  I'd be interested in seeing a better photo of what was done there or an original ad showing one.

    Pirate treasure...from Blackbeardsmith the pirate.

    I am of the opinion that the table to the vice is original. I recall seeing another post vice with the same table near to the one shown in the picture.

  3. I have indeed met and spoken to the owner. When I enquired as to the possibility of ownership of some of the stuff changing hands, he just looked at me with a quizzical expression and didn,t even bother to answer.

    Also there but not pictured are two 750 lbs swage blocks, a 500 pound Peter Wright anvil, 4 Brooks anvils between 190 and 300lbs, a power hammer of about 250 pound tup weight, about 400 assorted tongs, numerous other smaller anvils, work tables 4 or 5 meters long by 25mm (1 inch) thick and a plethora of other stuff that would cause many members of this site to palpitate.

  4. Hermann,

    Are you still at the same address as previous. 

    I am also now retired but doing more forging than ever before. I still use that tool you made for me a good few years back.

    If I hear back from you, and you so wish, I will pop in for a chat.

    Regards,

    Kevan

  5. On 5/26/2016 at 6:25 AM, ianinsa said:

    Hi, Michael I am also on the highveld like Kevin I'm in contact with some of the other south African blacksmiths as well. I'm able to help with hard TO obtain stuff and have a large shop. I'm recovering from a hemorrhagic stroke at present but you can email me ian214(at)live.com

    Hey Ian,

    Sorry to hear the bad news regarding your health. I do wish you a speedy recovery.

    Regards,

    Kevan

    On 5/26/2016 at 11:53 PM, Mbmul175 said:

    Thanks, that will be great, where in south Africa are you situated ?

    By what means do you prefer i contact you ?

    Like Ian, I am in Gauteng.  kevanodonatgmail.com

  6. On 5/21/2016 at 0:10 PM, Mbmul175 said:

    Hi guys,

    I'm starting my own shop in the breerivier, I was told that Mikey can help me with forge ideas (cause I'm clueless due to google )

    Does anyone know where I can learn the basics of blacksmithing, or is it trial and error?

    If you guys will be able to help me, That'll be awesome

    Michael

    You are welcome to contact me if you so wish. 071 9278963

  7. What a most interesting question. A question that will no doubt illicit hundreds of answers from your readership.

    I too, have pondered this matter and wondered how many blacksmith artisans remained with forge welding once electric welding became available. None, I would imagine, particularly if they were hoping to  increase their financial gains.

    I do not know the answer to your question but it will be most interesting to see the responses

    Let us watch with interest.

  8. IAN. We must meet some time.

    FROSTY. Have you totally recovered from that horrid accident with the tree?

    CHARLES. You have no idea how wonderful it is to QUICKLY find whatever you are looking for without having to sift through 200lbs of rusted scrap. I keep from about 2 inches upwards.

  9. I'm not trying to discourage anyone from pursuing any kind of Metal Work.

    But few teenagers are prepared for the giant dose of reality that will accompany an attempt to make a living, pursuing any sort of "Craft".

    "Many are called, ... but few are chosen".

    ----------------------------------------------------------------------

    Personally, ... knowing up-front that it's not going to be about the money, ... "liberates" me, to expend whatever amount of time and material that I deem necessary, ... to achieve a result that I find satisfactory.

     

    That satisfaction, is the ultimate profit.

    ​Well said!

×
×
  • Create New...