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When I had it mounted on the block it didn't seem to ring too much, but then again I have nothing to compare it to. I'm in the midst of getting it re-mounted on a new block. I'll pay more attention when I do.

Sorry 'bout that. I am ignorant about many things...anvils and posting included. :)

Since coming here I've discovered that anvils actually have model numbers and names and such. The anvil pictured below has been in our family for many decades and has always been known as just "the anvil". Can anyone tell me what make/model it is? Just curious.

No worries. Just the internet. I'm new here myself and I gotta say I am impressed with the level of experience in this group. Some folks may seem a bit gruff but I believe they have good intentions. Ask questions...listen to what folks are saying. Just when you think you know it all, someone will step up and prove you wrong (I speak from experience). Ask for help if you're not sure. You'll get plenty offers. Personally, I'm looking forward to meeting some of these guys in person and getting down to some serious education. :)

Grew up in a family manufacturing business (safes, vaults, vault doors). I guess by the time I could look over the bench is when I grabbed my first stick. Worked in the business all through school (grade, middle, high) and attended OIT (Oregon Tech.) for my "formal" education (manufacturing engineering). I guess it was on the job training until college where they "fine tuned" me, but I've always been a welder/machinist/fabricator. Mid 40's now and would very much like to add to my education with the smithing.

To be honest...your statements coupled with the pics you posted scare the crap out of me (for your family's sake). Please take the following as nothing more than constructive criticism. Your welds are not decent. They're probably fine for fixing the neighbor's wheelbarrow or tagging the gate hinge back together. It's truly scary to imagine that assembly involved in anything that generates the psi potential of a press. Please consider getting more training or having an experienced welder put that together for you. My .02. Take it for what it's worth. No one's mad and there's no reason to make a dangerous occupation more dangerous than it needs to be.

At the risk of sounding cheesy...as a newbie that is truely inspiring. Thanks very much for posting.

I'll give it a go. Thanks!

I love it. The feet are perfect. Nicely done!

Didn't mean to imply that it was the right way, only that it could be done given the limited experience and minimal equipment at the OP's disposal. I will admit to questionable "fixes" in the past myself, done with the intent of getting back to work, making the proper repairs when time and funds allowed. My bad...should have been more clear. :)

Good point Mr. Powers. The A36, in my experience, was the worst offender.

I've got an old Champion that I'd like to start using but I gotta admit, I have no clue what it means to line a forge. JimsShip explains it pretty well but could someone post a picture or two of the process? I don't want to mess this up. Sorry for the hijack Doug.

What Dodge said. The steel we get these days is the junk they put together with all the scrap metals you see hauled out on rail cars and such. Whether the steel is marked Taiwan, China, Japan, Canada...doesn't matter. Cars, appliances, a mish mash of different alloys. I remember one day in the shop where my guys ran through three band saw blades on one cut before I could put a hault to the idiots. Why they kept trying to cut in the same spot I don't know but one of those guys wasn't employed for much longer. We chalked it up to a ball bearing in the bar, cut around it and moved on. Wasn't the first or last time we ran into that. Plate steel is the same way, maybe even worse. Today's steel (1018, 1045, A36, etc) doesn't hold a candle to that of 30 years ago.

I agree with those who said it can be done, assuming machine is properly set and your technique is correct. With that flux core, take extra care to make sure you've gotten every bit of slag gone prior to your next pass. Joint prep and root pass are paramount when welding with a "small" machine and watch that duty cycle. Joint prep, in this case, determines penetration or, more accurately, depth of weld. A bit of pre and post heating won't hurt a thing either. Taking your time and not rushing the job will go a long way towards a product that lasts. How about a pic or two? :)

Look like bottom taps to me. No taper allows the user to get threads to or very near to the bottom of a blind hole. Optimizes the amount of bolt or screw you can get in the material. Not sure about the pipe thread thing. I'm not a plumber or fitter but I believe a pipe thread is tapered for it's full length, aiding in the sealing of the joint as the two pieces are tightened. Someone with more knowledge than I please jump in. This season,could you want to be a fashionable person, what kind of pattern shoes is necessary to be choiced? A variety of complete material splicing and creative fantasy splicing plan for shoes is Christian louboutin ,are you Cardiac? now action,look for your love shoes in Christianlouboutingoods.com

I was wondering where I left that dang thing. Thanks! Very nice, can't wait to see her cleaned up.

I only chase hammers when Dad's in the shop and he hits his hand. Thanks for the link!

I've got several sections of "acme" type lead screws and nuts. I'm happy to give you a set if you wanted to cover the shipping.

Excellent...thanks guys. I'll give it a go. BGD...your sig line about the golf course is perfect. ;)

Complete newbie question here. I have a good supply of O-1 left over from when I had my machine/fab shop and I was wondering if this is a steel suitable for forging knives? I've used it before for a couple knives but only as stock removal, never forged. I have sizes ranging in thickness from 1/2" to 1" rounds and 1/4" to 3/8" flats. Any special considerations for quenching, tempering, annealing, etc.? We always used ATF for quench when making hinge pins. Will this work for knives? Thanks in advance.

Sorry, don't know any Aspers. If I meet one I'll be sure and pass along a hullo from you. :)

Thanks guys.

Fixed it. Thanks again for the welcome guys.

Couldn't edit the above. Wanted to add...just outside of La Grande.

Appreciate the welcome. I'm a bit of a drive from you folks. Very northeast corner of the state.