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Nghtmrknife

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  1. Nghtmrknife

    new vise

    Just got this vise. Free from a family friend.
  2. will do . i found some other designs i would like to try but for now i have to upgrade my forge . i only have a brake drum forge and an old hand crank tiger blower . i would like to make a bigger one on a table for more working space.
  3. ya i did the finishing touches with a grinder and a flapper disc, i think it turned out .
  4. if your worried about paint on the work, paint the sides and leave the top bare.
  5. welcome to IFI. As a noob to the blacksmith art i found this site very resourceful and helpful, have fun.
  6. it wasnt that bad i had a 4 pound mini sledge i used. I was hitting a little harder than i would steel.
  7. just a stump I found at my parents place. Levelled bottom and notched top down 3/8 so anvil sits down. also anchored with 4 railway spikes.
  8. rough shape, still have to sharpen and finish
  9. this was also interesting someone sent this to me on here
  10. i have one identical to yours. only difference yours is in perfect shape compare.
  11. i read some where that the spikes that have HC stamped in the top have a higher carbon content. But the old ones im not sure.
  12. got this blower from a old guy about an hour from where i live he said his dad used it in the dirty thirties any thoughts.
  13. ok start small work up got it.
  14. k well thanks for the advice i guess ill start there.
  15. Ya i kind of figured thats how i came off. but i am really interested in learning
  16. Hi my name is Jason. I am very interested in blacksmithing. I have all the parts to start my forge up. and i'm wondering what the best way is to make damascus.
  17. Nghtmrknife

    knife 1

    Very nice Damascus pattern. what is good steel to use to contrast against each other?
  18. I bought this anvil I'm not sure how good it is any help
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