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Personally, I'm not sure which face I like more. It's a beauty and I would be proud to display that one.

Where you are located in the world might be a factor also. If you add your location to your profile, we won't have to ask every time you post something. Like Das said, pics would help us come up with an idea as well

That is a shame, I really like the pattern though and overall have to say it looks good, flaws and all

The shape of the indent in the first photo is typical of Hay Budden, but those raised cast numbers (11 & 22) are something I haven't seen before. More pictures may help to identify that old girl, right and left sides, under the heel and horn, front foot face. Try a little chalk to bring out any hidden markings.

What a great score! Congrats to be the proud new owner. That third anvil has the body shape of a Fisher, possibly.

Just need to drift the hole in the handle of that wrench into a bottle opener and it would be perfect

Looks like an old Fisher, possibly a Badger. More photos will definitely help identify it. Personally, I don't see anything that needs fixed and would be thrilled to add it to my stable. On second thought maybe not a Fisher, the feet look wrong. If you add your location to your profile, we will stop asking where you are located every time you post. And if you're close, I'd be happy to come over and help you free up some space by taking one of those other beauties away.

That cleaned up nicely. Get a coat of boiled linseed oil on it to seal it up and prevent the rust from popping back up.

Should be able to straighten this cold. Lay it on the anvil with the hump up, put a block of wood on the top of the hump and smack the block of wood a couple times until the arm is straight. You might want to put a board underneath also to protect the contour. Or just clamp the short end in a vise and pull the long end to get it close.

Hate to say it, but I think it may be broken. The belt goes around the big wheel to the blower but I don't see the mechanism to make the big wheel turn. Looks like parts missing to the right and above the drive wheel in the bottom picture. Even with that being said, don't sound like a bad deal to me, whats there appears to be in good shape. Adding your location to your profile will help local people find you.

Brass melts at 1700F, Copper at 1981F, Cast Iron at 2200F, Steel at 2500F. If your pot started to melt before the brass, my guess is the pot is Bronze (1675F) or Aluminum (1218F) or some other low melting point metal. Is it magnetic? Is it heavy or light? Take a file to the surface, what color is the base metal and how do the shavings come off? Pictures might be helpful. Not sure how any of these metals would respond to the welder. What settings and rod were you trying?

Don't need electricity to run a post drill.

Steve, Leaf spring and coil spring stock is going to work differently than mild steel such as the spikes. My suggestion is to keep using the spikes or other cheap/free sources of mild steel for hammer practice. Draw the spikes out for tapering practice as mentioned above, use them to make leafs for spreading practice, make KSO's to practice both skills. If you work at one skill at a time it will be easier to make adjustments and see improvement rather than bouncing around all over the place and not knowing what is going wrong or how to fix it. Heat, beat, repeat, and have fun while doing it. Find someone close by you can watch and learn some basic things from also helps a lot.

I saw in another post where you mentioned your upcoming birthday. I just wanted to wish you a happy and safe one from the other side of the state!

yep, the falling slag will keep the coffee warm. Nice new stump, didn't realize sycamore would make for a good stand

Dang Bud, just how old are you?

More clay to keep the box sides from burning, and get rid of the PVC. Eventually the heat is going to start melting it. Other than that, looks like you are off to a good start.

I agree with Mr Powers, it has the general shape of a Hay Budden and the markings on the side are consistent with that brand as well. The serial numbers for Budden were located on the front foot edge (under the horn) and I can't quite make out from the 3rd photo if that is the front or back. The 105 stamped on the side of the heel is not typical factory marking and may have been added sometime in the last 100 years or so of it's life. From what we can see, the face looks flat and the corners good. As long as it hasn't been ruined in a barn fire, it should last you and your grandchildren if not abused.

My guess after seeing the trailer is that it will be some sort of gunsmith type show. Muzzleloaders and cannons in the preview makes me wonder.

Man, you must really hate duct tape! Just kidding, I like the looks of this one. This one along with your other adapter should cover the Champion 400's nicely.

Looks like a nice start, very creative use of the cast iron skillet. If you don't mind a couple comments/suggestions, add an opening door to the back side for when you need to work the middle of a longer piece. Larger pipe fittings would help with air flow. Do you have some sort of ash dump built in to the plumbing?

The chickens don't seem to mind him being in the yard, just be careful not to hit Wagner with the lawnmower or you might end up with more parts to work with.

Columbian has a reputation to be a good make, hard to tell from the photo but looks usable. Price is what I would consider to be low in today's market. My guess is that since it was posted 7 days ago, it's already long gone. My experience is that good deals don't last long. Good luck

She's a beauty. That serial number is an early one, by my estimates of others I've recorded, it should be right around 1899-1900 time frame, give or take a few. Plenty of life left in that old lady.

So let me get this straight, this knife is exactly the shape, size, and finish you were shooting for, the temper was just heated until you were satisfied, and the handle is unidentifiable but definitely not pine. You ask for a rating, advice and criticism then dispute everything being offered. If you are happy with your results and progress, then it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks. If you are aiming for a wider mass appeal and to improve your skills, listen to what the above talented people are saying. You can't have it both ways. By the way, based on the progression you have shared with us, I think you are improving, but #2 is my favorite so far for size & shape.