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Ditto!

Try a different media, such as Black diamond. Silicosis is a problem with sand anyway, though probably less in a cabinet. Steve

Many smart folks here, so perhaps you can help. I have an old Bernzomatic propane bottle pencil point torch, that I believe was from my Grandfather's tool box (I'm pushing 60). It has a UL sticker on the proximal stem, but no part number. It does have engraved "US and Foreign patents applied". The plastic flame adjustment knob broke a few years ago, and plastic repairs wouldn't work. No knob, no work. So, it remained in a box with my newer Bernzomatic MAPP and Propane stuff for years. A few days ago, I made a new knob from a sliver of 3/4 copper tube and HTS-2000. All went very well until I had the misguided thought of trying to clean up the copper and HTS-2000 knob with a grinder instead of a hand file. As Confucius say, "one nick equal one thousand threads." I did screw up, in my haste I have called Bernzomatic, and customer service tells me that they recently purchased the company, no parts and no info are available. At the least, does any one have the knowledge of the thread size for the needle valve, and central housing, so that I may try to re-tap it. I would like to use this torch to start my forge, more for sentmental reasons, than economics ans I do have many torches to do the same. So much thanks, Steve

Now that smells like Photoshop! LOL Steve

Thank you all for your help! I'm sorry if my post was confusing, but this clearly a 122 lb Hay-Budden, which I have learned in the last 48 hrs, even though I've owned it for 4-5 yrs, has a fabulous ring and bounce. The stand is a work in progress. I'll do my best to find some numbers on it. What black smith "specialty" or purpose was this fabulous anvil made for with the (circled) side piece off to the side, just pre-horn? Just curious what would the (NFS) value of this anvil be? Again, Thanks to ya'll for your expertise! Regards, Steve

PS! ........... I could attach more pics to the above...... I sorry, really a tough time at this site attaching pics

Greetings all, I'm a novice to this site, and to forging steel in general. However, I'm a hands-on late 50's guy who is quite hands on, and more than familiar with metal working and welding. 3-4 years ago I purchased a "old" anvil, of 122 lbs (per my bathroom scale. I just recently made a stand from 4 6x6 pressure treated stuff, on end Gorilla glued together, then wrapped in 2 x 8 pine, in vertical position, glued and screwed, with an aluminum diamond plate top. The base must weight 100 lbs. My plan is for some horse stall mat ( 1/2" rubber ) under the anvil. I now now that this is a Hay-Budden Anvil (according to the side), made in Brooklyn, NY. However, I can't find a serial number, or age link. There is alot of base damage, that looks like square (ish) holes. I assume the base is cast. Where can I look for the serial number? Should I attempt to mig weld the base defects. Thank you for all your assistance! Regards, Steve