Kevin McDowell

I've provided some extra images of the edges.

Hey guys, Thanks for the responses. Frosty - I'm just starting out and have not used it yet. Still researching building a detached shed and looking at Centaur Forges possible for a coal forge. I am eager to learn as much as I can. Since I am a novice to the trade what is your recommendation for going about when you mention radiusing the chipped edges?

Hi Kurgan, I'm kinda in the same boat. Been looking up my city's ordinances and I have to have mine five feet from the side property and ten from the rear. Unfortunately I only have 12'x12' to work with and that will be very small to work in! I got a email back from a guild member giving me some information about residential blacksmithing. I notice you mentioned "field" so perhaps you don't have to worry about neighbors. He did mention though that he made his detached garage as safe as possible, using double wall cement board around the chimney with plenty of space between the metal chimney and any wood. He also had cement board on the wall inside near the forge. I believe the height of the top of the chimney flue must be 4 feet or more above the peak of the roof to prevent wind gusts from pushing the smoke back down the chimney. Good luck on building your shed and in all your endeavors!

Hello community, This is my first anvil I picked up yesterday. It is a 160 lb. Trenton, 27.5" L x 11.25" H x 2.5" W. The serial number on the side looks to be 189348. I checked the AiA chart and it looks to have been made in 1925.

Hey everyone! I am new to the community. Joined the Minnesota Guild of Metalsmiths and will be taking classes in October. Hope to make a lot of friends and learn as much as I can. I understand that a lot of hard work, time, and respect goes into this fascinating trade. Well wishes to everyone in each of your endeavors! -Kev