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It was probably made in 1896. Hay Buddens were stamped with the actual weight in pounds, so it probably weighs in the 208 pound range.

Just a couple of sets being made there, eh?

They look great!

Considering the iron work incorporated, this guitar should exclusively be used for playing heavy metal.

The alder is a lighter tone wood (compared to mahogany which is fairly typical for the v's), but the light weight would probably be offset by the forgings.

For all the guitar fans out there, here is an interesting link. This company incorporates some hand forged cosmetic touches to their guitars.

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The ledges on the feet make me think that's a Peter Wright. Nice anvil!

Congratulations and good for you! It is a beautiful piece! You and your students should be proud.

I wish I had a mentor like you when I was younger. I would be a lot further along in this craft if I did.

Pics please.

Is this guy located in Saskatoon?

30314 corresponds to 1917-1918 range. Nice anvil by the way.

This is my Anvil, a Arm & Hammer, 297 pounds. Belonged to my Father in Law and handed down from his father. I believe that they were the original owners. Does anyone know about how old this is?

If you provide the serial number, I can look up the approx. manufacturing date in my copy of 'Anvils in America'.

Please let us know what the other anvil is. I might be interested if you aren't.

I sold a 150 pounder in similar condition for $180 not too long ago. Considering we live in the same region, that seems to be in the ballpark for the going rate for Vulcans around here.

I think it boils down to impatience, and the extreme need of this certain demographic for instant gratification.

I think this sums it up very well.

Please understand that I'm not defending it, but I see this behaviour on other forums when young people get involved. It is hard for me to understand, but it is what it is.

Young people are from a generation that can have almost anything they want almost instantaneously. If they don't get it, it's usually someone else's fault. They have never had to attend the school of hard knocks to learn.

This has spread into the web speak that frustrates so many of us. Shaving a couple of letters out of a word in a text message has saved a second or two. This is not considered insignificant time in modern society (plus it's easierfor the texter). It has also dealt a blow to the english language.

My opinion of the issue this thread is addressing is the clash of a traditional art/craft/industry (forging) and the craftsmen/women that are dispensing their valuable device with the latest generation that has decided to take up the craft. Many of the veterans have learned the hard way (through experience and extensive formal training) while the younger smiths want to know it all NOW with little effort on their behalf. If the advice from the veterans indicates patience and effort is required, the rookies will often look elsewhere for the easier answer.

How this gets handled it is entirely up to each person. If a member is annoying you, ignore their posts. It will save you a lot of stress.

OK. Thank-you Thomas.

That chain is to take the ring out, not to secure it. However even for taking the ring out it seems undersized. Maybe it's just because it's lassoed onto such a big monster

Is it cast iron w/steel plate or cast steel?

The reason why I ask is because if it is cast iron with a steel plate, you wouldn't think it would require any ring-deadening techniques.

C'mon down!

In commercial construction, we occasionally salvage backup generators in renovations and tenant upgrades/fitups. One one job, we just handed a 15 kv generator over to the electrical contractor as part of the job.

In hindsite, I should have kept it, but we have an excellent relationship with this particular subrade.

If we are thinking of the same seller, here is the home to his website.

GS Blacksmith Tongs

This sounds like a fascinating project! Please keep up posted with your progress.

Very nice work Zarc.

I have to say I'm surprised how this thread has evolved.

Zarc came here with a simple request and was quickly lambasted by numerous members. Some was constructive, some was not. I would have thought one member suggesting he clarify his posting would be enough.

He has not made excuses but rather explained why he posted in the fashion that he did. We know nothing of his history or situation, or whether he has tried or is trying to do anything about it. We also don't know what resources he has at his disposal. Is his condition treatable? Don't just pass him off as a lazy teenager that knows better but doesn't care.

I think the old addage still holds true. Don't judge a man until you walk a mile in his shoes.

I also think it's admirable that many members have relayed similar experiences.
It's good to see that we are all human. For the member (nts), that offered to proof read Zarc's applications that is also a very noble gesture.

This forum can pride itself with how accepting and supportive most of it's members are. That's why I'm surprised with how quickly this went from a post looking for an apprentice position to 3 pages of how Zarc is doing things wrong.

I will be doing a lot of scouring this summer as soon as I get a truck. Lots of old homesteads around here. The way it went was you forged your own tools and so on back then, because things weren't so readily available.

My uncle was telling me about a treadle hammer or something like that around our old town laying outside. I am definitely on the hunt for this unit.

I'm always watching for these old farmyards in my area as well. A lot of the old collpased sheds hold some treasures.

http://www.iforgeiron.com/forum/f66/apprentice-wanted-9323/

I don't know if this position is still available or not. Good luck.

Does anyone know where Home Hardware gets their coal?

They get it from Thak the Blacksmith in Ontario.

Have you ever taught anyone before? Maybe if you had a chance to train a rookie, their enthusiasm and fresh point of view might be infectious and give you some renewed purpose.

I also had the opportunity to visit a local mill when I bidding on the construction of the foundations for their new turret ladle for one of the electric arc furnaces.

They warned me when they were going to turn on the current to the carbon electrodes. I still jumped at the noise. They were running 600 volts at 30,000 amps through the electrodes. Then they charged the furnace with the alloy and the sparks started showering again. I watched as employees dressed in reflective 'space suits' took samples from the furnaces for lab analysis. I was over 100 feet away from the furnaces and sweating, I can just imagine what those guys up on the catwalks were experiencing.