HerbyJr

One more quick pic. Bringing this thing home, I realized how heavy it is, and that it is difficult to move around. I only had around an hour, so I quickly fabbed up a handle and strengthened the wheel base. The wheels are cheap, and from a light grill, so I'll need to upgrade the wheels soon. H.

Thanks 4estGimp, My forge saga is over. I purchased this one today from the nice couple in Mounds. The seller made this one awhile back. It seems to work well so far. I'll keep you posted. H.

There's no telling what sizes really. Frankly, that's what I liked about the open design on ebay...the user isn't limited on what he can do by the size of the forge. Realistically, I don't need a very large forge, I suppose I could use a torch to supplement my forge if needed. H.

Thanks, I just sent him an email about it. H.

I don't mean to be elusive when it comes to what I'm working on, it's just hard to describe because it varies. I've already made a rain break for my home's guttering on the anvil I picked up last month. However, in a dumb newbie move, I didn't heat my stock before using it on the anvil. I didn't harm my anvil, but my further research informed me that I will if I keep it up. I have several projects that I need to fabricate for my car and my son's Bronco. Everything from armrest brackets, to filling in fender well gaps where I've mini-tubbed it. The fender well gaps will be easy because they are thin sheet metal, but who knows what's next? I'm all about learning what I can both online and by doing. I'll watch the Salt Fork website and see when I can attend one of their workshops. Thanks again! H.

:rolleyes: Thanks Thomas. I understand your point and I appreciate everyone's insights. Since I'm just getting into this, I'm trying to ask as many questions as I can. I don't make a stupid decision and have to throw good money after bad money. I just need to find a small inexpensive forget that I can use for the light needs I'll be running into. All of your replies have helped me to understand my situation better. Thanks! H.

Thanks Swedefiddle. I appreciate your insights! H.

My work area isn't very big, so I've decided to skip the forge unless it is to resale. Have any of you used a forge like this Majestic? Majestic - eBay It seems to be reasonably priced and probably pretty versatile. H.

Thanks Doc. Do you have a guesstimate of the value? H.

There's an opportunity to buy a Johnson 122b forge not too far from my house. I'm just getting into working with metal and I just picked up my first anvil recently. I don't want to damage the anvil by using it on cold steel, so I'm looking at possibly getting a forge. The owner is asking $180, and there's a picture below. Any information about the forge would be greatly appreciated. H.

Thanks Stewart. He has another that is a little smaller, a 125 I believe, but I think I got the better of the two. If I'd had enough money, I'd have bought them both! I'd like to think the "H" stands for Herby. This thing was destined to be mine! ;) H.

Thanks again Curly! H.

Curly, Do you know if the "H" means anything? H.

Thanks Curly! It looks like my internet research paid off right after you answered my question on the clip (now that I know what to call it). Thank you so much for your help! H.

Oh, and just one more photo. What looks like an "H" is stamped right below the extra part of the horn. Is that extra part something a farrier would use? H.