saintjohnbarleycorn

I am new to the group, where is your gallery? thanks.

sounds good, where did you get your stock.

I am going to try to do some woodworking gouges and hopefully a curved knife. thanks for the replies.

As a rule do you not use old motor oil?

FredlyFX, that looks nice, what size stock did you use? thanks.

thanks, any info on tempering that type of steel? or any info in general about using or forging them? thanks for any help.

have fun! I have a question about protecting the anvil. You mentioned putting oil on it. My shop is very pro-rusty a damp environment. Do you also protect your hammers and other tools with any coating, and on the base of the anvil would wax be a good idea to keep the rust at bay. thanks.

I am wondering if when they say hay rake teeth, are they talking about the early 1900's type of dump rake, or the newer (1950's or so ) type or hay rake? I have some of the old tines and I am curious if it is the high carbon steel that they are talking about. thanks, just found this forum and am looking forward to learning a lot here.