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Benjaman, Is the plan to bolt it to the floor or weld this to a larger plate for stability? I like a larger shelf on top to lay tools and such. Nice build so far. Life is Good Dave
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http://www.anvilfire.com/vises/index.php This link is all I have found so far. ( about 2/3 down the page) I have got it loosened up an working. It just opens up by it's own weight and gravity. The closing joint is kind of like a saddled ski slope. A little oil and grease and she works great. I have a Blacksmith meeting Saturday, I am going to take it along for show and tell.... Life is good Dave
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Heck, I don't know..... I just had to have it. Made by H J Boice, Fayette, OH. I haven't done my research yet. But the jaw moves to both sides. So I don't know. Also, the moveable jaw hinge is adjustable for height. Hopefully my search will be successful . Thanks Dave
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I have some research to do...But I just wanted to post this and get a little input on the missing feet. If you don't mind. Thanks in advance. Life is good Dave
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Just a bit of eye candy....If I eavesdropped correctly, These were sold as a group lot for $200 each. Setting west of main intersection on south side of drive on Friday. Can anyone verify I got it right? In the second pic, the anvil front and center was drawing a lot of attention. Oh and by the way, this is not the only skid of anvils I saw. Life is good Dave PS JHCC yes , always next year..... ds
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uh oh......Dave
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MIA
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So Steve....The big Question......was it worth it? I had hoped to met up a chat with you again. Life is Good Dave
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Wayne, I hope to add a pic. Dave
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I took my camera and got a few pics. It was tough to remember to pull it out and do that. I think I did get one of the pallet full of anvils, that was bought as a unit as soon as it was unloaded. (gotta check on that) I did see a couple of scruffy looking guys in top hats mozzying around. Oh, and I did get some nice comments on my IFI tee shirt. (thanks Glen) The 2 cute gals under the awning on the west side especially. Life is Good Dave
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I just got home from Quad State.....for those of you that couldn't make it, you will mis on heck of a show. I did my best not to, but somehow I got home with a little cash left over. @ SReynolds...how many anvils did you count? I saw a few...LOL And I am pooped....I don't know how many trips I had to make carrying stuff back to the truck. And I got lucky and parked close.....Life is Good Dave
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Right you are Steve. I'm just going on Friday though so, $30 preregister. Will I see ya there? Dave
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Looking to get into blacksmithing
Dave51B replied to Hawgdirt's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
Hawgdirt, Ditto on what has been said. I'll just add....it will make a huge difference in forge size and design, depending on your location and what you want to make. Do you want to make pixie ladles from horseshoe nails or a pic axe from RR rail? Do you have access to good smithing coal, or a good propane supplier? Enjoy the ride....... Life is Good Dave -
Also, if you preregister before the 21st there is a $5 discount. IIRC Life is Good Dave
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I figured that post was a little to obvious, LOL Carry on......yer doin' great Dave
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MrVader, as I said before I am impressed with your build....I have a wood stove for heat and find I have better control of fuel consumption and heat, when I control the amount of intake air. Rather than trying to damper the flue. Try to block off the air inlet at the bottom some between heats. Just a suggestion... Life is Good Dave
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I think the boy anvils have horns...... Dave
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I'm thinking this should be required reading for any new aspiring smiths. Great job, Glen and MrVader. Life is good Dave
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Holy mackerel, I'm going out to the shop to rehandle a couple of hammer heads. You guys have once again suckered me in to wasting time. Thanks for schooling me on that...... Dave
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I knew everything was bigger in Texas, Thomas, but 2" garden hose is a bit overkill isn't it? He He Dave
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trey, I am no techie by any meens. But found out I can send a pic by text message to my e-mail account, with my old flip phone. maybe work for you aussies too? I don't know. Dave
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I use garden hose end washers on mine. Same principle and works well. Life is good Dave
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I was going to cast in a pun or two, but decided not to tackle this thread..... Dave
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Wrench Corkscrew (First attempt at a corkscrew)
Dave51B replied to HEAP of JEEP's topic in Member Projects
Thanks for the quick reply Heep. I hope to give it go soon. Dave -
Wrench Corkscrew (First attempt at a corkscrew)
Dave51B replied to HEAP of JEEP's topic in Member Projects
Nice job Heep. I have been meaning to make a couple of these for my son ,that helps manage a piano bar. But me not being a corkscrew user, has me wondering if I could use a lag bolt threads to get an even wrap and spacing for the screw. Maybe a 5/16" ? Might not be an open enough thread. How did you get the spacing for yours? Thanks for the reminder Dave
