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They are awesome!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks Tim

Very Very Nice, I looks like you buffed them out while Hot....It gives such a great soft luster!

John, You and your family are in our prayers. Tim

Congrats Northtowntom, I use the Whisper Daddy also and really do enjoy it. If you have any problems or tech questions The guys and gals at NCTool are great They have been more than helpful in phone calls with me and quickly ship out info on tweeking the forge also faxed out a few pages I had lost along the way. Show us some Pics of what you are doing Enjoy TIM

Dan, maybe you could hook a vent hose up to her as the "Blower" for the forge....If you get a good rig figured out I could use the same set up over at my place from time to time Tim

Christmas in The Dust ====================== I had no Christmas spirit when I breathed a weary sigh, And looked across the table where the bills were piled too high. The laundry wasn't finished and the car I had to fix, My stocks were down another point, the Dolphins lost by six. And so with only minutes till my son got home from school I gave up on the drudgery and grabbed a wooden stool. The burdens that I carried were about all that I could take, And so I flipped the TV on to catch a little break. I came upon a desert scene in shades of tan and rust, No snowflakes hung upon the wind, just clouds of swirling dust. And where the reindeer should have stood before a laden sleigh, Eight Hummers ran a column right behind an M1A. A group of boys walked past the tank, not one was past his teens. Their eyes were hard as polished flint, their faces drawn and lean. They walked the street in armor with their rifles shouldered tight, Their dearest wish for Christmas, just to have a silent night. Other soldiers gathered, hunkered down against the wind, To share a scrap of mail and dreams of going home again. There wasn't much at all to put their lonely hearts at ease, They had no Christmas turkey, just a pack of MREs. They didn't have a garland or a stocking I could see, They didn't need an ornament they lacked a Christmas Tree. They didn't have a present even though it was tradition, the only boxes I could see were labeled "ammunition." I felt a little tug and found my son now by my side, He asked me what it was I feared, and why it was I cried. I swept him up into my arms and held him oh so near and kissed him on the forehead as I whispered in his ear. There's nothing wrong my little son, for safe we sleep tonight, Our heroes stand on foreign land to give us all the right, To worry on the things in life that mean nothing at all, Instead of wondering if we will be the next to fall. He looked at me as children do and said it's always right, to thank the ones who help us and perhaps that we should write. And so we pushed aside the bills and sat to draft a note, to thank the many far from home, and this is what we wrote: God Bless You all and keep you safe, and speed your way back home. Remember that we love you so, and that you're not alone. The gift you give you share with all, a present every day, You give the gift of liberty and that we can't repay. ~Author Unknown~ God Bless our Troops!!!

I agree, Prayer works!...God also gives us family, friends and our faith community to help us work through the rough spots. Many times when I have felt the stresses of life closing,(death of friends/family members or financial or what ever) talking seriously to to the good Lord laying it all out and asking his help or guidence works. Well it always seems he brings me face to face with very real examples of people or situations that are so much worse that My little problems just pale and fade. Usually right after that understanding, it seems a simple and direct solution occurs or a real sense of peace and I am humbled and sent back to my knees in prayer to give thanks. I also always need to remember that God's answers to our prayer is not always Yes, sometimes it is a No or even wait...he'll answer in His own good time, so I have to have faith and patience. Luke 12:22-..."Jesus said to his disciples".... "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear.Life is more than food, and the body more than clothes"......"Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest?".....O you of little faith! And do not set your heart on what you will eat or drink; do not worry about it. For the world runs after all such things, and your Father knows that you need them..... Tim "Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest?" For me, Sort of sums it up and drives it Home!!!

Timekiller, There is a great steel company up past Vernon/ Highland lakes, I found it is one of the best places around here! Its "RS PHILIPS STEEL" R.S. Phillips Steel L.L.C. great guys and right as you pull into the lot they have racks of cut offs of every shape and description for fair prices. And of course if you go to the main yard the sky is the limit, they carry it all. They are pretty cool about cutting stuff up for you too. 128 Lake Pochung Rd. Sussex, NJ 07461 Phone: 973-827-6464 Fax: 973-827-2323 best of luck with it TIM

Hello Timekiller, and Welcome!!! I'm in north Jersey also...where abouts are you located? A great bunch of guys and gals here and always ready to help answer questions. Take Care TIM

IRon_FOrgerI22, Where are you located n 'Jersey? I am in North Jersey. There is the NJ Blacksmith Association and its great , we just had Randy McDaniel's do a demo I can put you in touch with the right folks if you want. As others have said there is Peter's Valley which is excellent also! TIM

Sam, Your Uncle and your family are in our prayers here...knee mail your way! Tim

Thanks Finnr, that was a really good piece on the anvils, Thanks again Tim

Finnr, Finn, does your anvil say Wilkinson with a X under it and the word patent under that? Does anyone know if this anvil is listed in R Postmans Book?...I really need to get a copy!! Thanks Tim

Thanks Finnr, I am going to take a closer look at them. Tim

Hammerkid, Its a great book to learn from and get ideas, Check it out I am sure get a lot out of it. Good Luck Tim

Hello folks!!!! Looking for some info on a "Wilkinson Patent Anvil" It is 159# looks to be in good shape Any info or advice on its quality / durability of this make, etc? Maybe some history? And a Wells foot operated vise? what is it worth and what are its strong points and uses? Thanks in advance Tim

We may need to make BAIL.

STEAK TARTAR or the sauce!

TESTEE, "A person who is tested"

We could make a MACE.

Lets have a shot of Pastis."anise-based liqueur originally made in Marseilles"

I like fishing for PIKE.

Have no FEAR, Underdog is HEAR!

Getting involved with others...maybe a guild or group of people who share the same interests. A good Church can be a great place to find so much, peace of heart, mind and soul as well good friends. Tim

But after you fasted, all foods TASTED better.