Nghtmrknife

Just got this vise. Free from a family friend.

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.

ya i did the finishing touches with a grinder and a flapper disc, i think it turned out .

if your worried about paint on the work, paint the sides and leave the top bare.

welcome to IFI. As a noob to the blacksmith art i found this site very resourceful and helpful, have fun.

nghtmrknife how was pounding the rail spikes in

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.

rough shape, still have to sharpen and finish

this was also interesting someone sent this to me on here

i have one identical to yours. only difference yours is in perfect shape compare.

amazing video its like you took us on a little trip very well done

found a picture

found a picture

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.

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.

ok start small work up got it.

k well thanks for the advice i guess ill start there.

Ya i kind of figured thats how i came off. but i am really interested in learning

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.

ok thanks for the info.

would you know if it is cast or not