Tom Lumpkins

Thanks Unicorn Forge, I just sent him a note,

Hello , I got a friend that I was in the Army with and he is wanting to get into Blacksmithing. And He was wondering if there's any Groups in his area. He lives in Magnolia,Delaware.. Thanks inadvance for your help.. Tom

This past weekend , me and the wife took a trip to Stan's for his annual hammer in, This was our first one that we've attended. Stan had mentioned a old time tractor show and a big Flea market they had. So on Saturday morning we all went down there, I didn't bring my fun money because I've been saving to buy me another anvil. So I didn't have any cash, Right after getting there I noticed 2 post drills this guy had and I've been wanting one pretty bad, The wife was down the roll from me and I think she noticed my interest, after looking at it and drooling over it for a few minutes I walked over to her and mentioned that I would love to have it.. She asked how much , $ 75. I said, She said let me go talk to him, next thing I know she has done bought me the post drill.. I got a great wife. Here's pictures. it was made by Silver MFG Company outta Salem, Oh..

Looks good Junker, for a second pair, and that's some good advice John has given. I'm still trying to make decent tongs. You can buy the rivets on line at different blacksmith online stores. Just type in tools for blacksmithing and one of them should come up, I deal with a company just outside of Asheville,NC.. they are well known and dependable

Well its all over for another year, Boy what a great time. I had the honor of meeting Stan's family, and Meant Kyle Stan's son in Law, and Curry George, and Keith Garder, and several other's. that I can't remember the names of, Boy's I wished you all could have been there with us. and I can't wait for next years Hammer in at Stan's... Stan thanks for inviting us and thanks for the hospitality.. I think we all need to start calling Stan " Hawk Eye, We got to the huge tractor show/ Flea market, and I was walking around and I stopped at the trailer loaded with all kinds of stuff, as I stood there Stan comes walking up and right away say's.. Look at that post vise laying there, And right in front of me was a seven inch post vise, I don't know how I missed it,,But stan ended up with a great deal. Here's a YouTube link to a movie clip I made with Picture's and short clips edited together. YouTube - STAN'S HAMMERIN

way to go.. I know you are happy,,

Me and Laura's sitting in a hotel room and I thought I would give you all a heads up on yesterday, We got here yesterday after noon, and are having a great time. Stan and Miss Clara are great host's. .We've had a good time and fixen to head back down to there place and go to the Big Flea market then head back to Stan's and do some more hammering, We are trying to make Nail headers.. Laura has taken a bunch of picture's and a few movie clips and when I get home and get the time I'll put them all together and make a short film to share with you....Later Tom

Go to a library and they will download and print the page for a small fee.

Well I have been ready and planned to leave out early this morning, But the wife had other plans.. So I am waiting for her.. lol

seems to me that you could melt the lead and dip out the lead from one hole before going to another hole. or dig a hole beside each place and melt the lead and let it run into the hole that you dug out.

The day is finally here, and me and Laura are getting ready to hit the road, I'm looking forward to meeting other IFI family member's and I plan to take alot of picture's and compose a short video with clips and movie to share with you all that are not able to make it.. HUGE SMILE

Looks good thanks for sharing the pic's with us.

I sure wished I was able to join you all, I know your in for a great time.

Nice looking anvil,

Me and the Hen sure are looking forward to being there:). This week sure is draggin by, :mad:

I was in Oakman yesterday right there on HGY-411 , Slept in a old abandoned truck stop there. If I'd would have known you were in the Area, I would have give you a shout. I could use some more tools.. lol.. I guess that's the way it goes. I maybe back in the area tomorrow, I gotta deliver in Atlanta and may head back up to Benton, Tenn to pick up another load of water.

lOOKS good CG, thanks for sharing with us..

You stop in at a Antique shop and you see something you realy want.. How do you approach the seller.. and what kinda deals have your techniques produced.. Thanks in advance for you thoughts.. .

Thank you Jerry,, Looks good, and I think I might be able to make one just like it.. sorry it took so long for me to reply.. just now noticed it..

Ted ,, I just got your PM and soon as I get back in the big Truck, I'll put your info in my book.. and hopefully soon we can meet up... ..

A Man on a mission,, Get er Done... Looks good Frosty

I would love just spending a day with a master Blacksmith in his shop watching, and taking notes.

Looks good, and looking forward to seeing your next one

Thanks frosty,, looking forward to seeing the pic's..

I got the Guillotine built this past weekend, now I just need to make the Die's. It ain't pretty but I think it'll do the job