Charles

Most men in the blacksmith shops ive met over the years could and would fight most people now this and say nothing these guys just found out the hard way. Stand tall and be proud of what you do and who you are keep on smithing

I have a video of a 7 ton moring anchor by hand silent movie Ican copy it for you if you like . fmforge@optusnet.com.au

Forge it driping you will need to basicly always reweld every heat or it will be hot short it is normal to forge wrought like this dont be frightened to get it hot it will be very soft and easy to work should come up like new good luck

Pre 1910 does not have england on the side post 1910 has england on the side numbers on the side 1 - 0 -10 =1cwt 0 quarters 10 pounds which =122 pounds the face is of old fasioned blister steel, body of wrought iron This very easy to repair so take it to a welding shop for expert help. Hope this helps.

We use wet coal dust and build new walls every day

K O wool is ceramic fibre furnace liner sorry cant help in mexico Iam in australia