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Hi Dogsoldat Nice work you got there! I must second VaughnT on the springs - real good haul! Bests: Gergely

This topic has turned out to be a very helpful one. Thank you, Guys n Gals for the good opening question and the informative and inspirational answers. I've been thinking for a while about going for something in man shaped figurine path but never entered the field being very unsure on the how to-s. I hope you will succeed rburrus, best wishes! Gergely

It's all right, Michael! Been there done that. You cannot possibly know what's coming next time. Maybe two weeks from now you'll be in infinite happiness having your first anvil which is way more better/cheaper/bigger/prettier (or all of that in the same time) than the one(s) you're sorrowing right now. So relax there is such a thing as anvil-karma (or karmanvil if you will) Well and: "That anvil that would make me stop worrying about finding an anvil, because this one's going to last me for decades before I start itching for something new/bigger." I don't want to be rude but: hehe! that's a good joke! Happy hunting! Gergely

Yeah, that's a pretty good haul! Your hammer needs got covered for a while I really like the stubby looking small sledge in picture 3 at the up right side. Now go and hit on some things with those bad boys - It will take some time to find out which ones are the best suited to your hands and pace. Bests and thanks for sharing! Gergely

Congratulations! I'm very happy for you! Thank you for sharing this unbelievably precious part of your life with us. May the good health, luck and happiness be the companion of your travel of life! Gergely

That's pretty cool stuff, KRS! VaughnT: is it possible to use bearing rings instead of pipe slices? Bearings are in all sorts of sizes, and they are common at scrapyards. Bests: Gergely

I second Frosty's opinion and most of all the need of pics! Bests: Gergely

Hi Wayne, Good score! She sure looks like an old lady. I'm really no expert on anvils but my guess would be pre 1850. Bests Gergely

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​That's unbelievable!! See also http://www.callane.com/works.html for her work. Unbelievable! g

Hi JWS, Your work had a real inspiration on me. I made my two first knives a couple days later as I saw your knives. Although the overall shape differs from yours but the handle style and the starting idea came clearly from you. Thank you very much for showing your excellent work and being the source of inspiration. Bests of luck: Gergely

​ Actually Yugos are quite rare around here nowadays. Trabant has become a near extinct species, too. Here she is in all her pride in the original commercial picture. That woman must be pretty tiny BTW cause the car is a small one, too. A very similar looking piece was staying in my second neighbour's yard for decades, and a few weeks ago he decided to get rid of it. I heard the unmistakable sound of the hammer hitting the fibreboard car body. Later I went there and asked the owner if he sold me the leaf springs. He said I can them freely if I take them out. So I cut out those leaving only free pieces that I thought too risky to cut out without any safety gear. So that's the story behind the knife, I may try and make the neighbour a knife when I have some practice. And about what Theo said: well yeah... I've already made an other knife and one other knife-related item and can't stop thinking about more to make... while I should really focus on other works to accomplish to have some money... what's now happening? Benton: Thank you, I really appreciate your supporting opinion! Bests to All! Gergely

I think if you ask him, Tubbe can tell you how to forge a flatter without swage block. Although that video of his is great! If you are beginner and if you don't mind me for saying so - try to focus a bit smaller things first as flatters or hammers. Making and maintaining a proper fire during heating big stock is not that easy at first neither to shape those big chunks to your will. Ok, I stop being so negative - I don't know what got into me. So all I'm saying is if you start with small projects you can sidestep lots of failures. And so you can enjoy the learning curve more. Happy hammering Gergely

​Hehe, I did not like that either, just had to do something to make the handle thicker right behind the blade. And then all of the sudden my paracord ended. So I really should redo the wrapping... sometimes... maybe... Thanks for the comments, guys, and just go on!

​Oh, my god!! You bet that is big thing! Congratulations both on the process and on the achievement. Those gates look wonderful. How long did you work on those? And may we please see some pictures about that scrolling jig you made? Greetings: Gergely

Hi b4utoo! Upsetting plate was the first thing came into my mind, too. May I ask why do you need a swage block? There are plenty other ways to solve problems you would use a swage block for. Of course those blocks are really nice and desirable things so I understand that one wants one . Bests and happy hammering! Gergely

Beautiful shape, very well defined hamon, cool and good looking wrapping. I like it very much! Thanks for sharing! Gergely

Dear All, I happened to acquire a chunk of 1045 steel. It's 130mm (5 1/8") dia round and 85mm (~3 1/2") tall. I got it because I thought it will make a good small anvil or a bigger hardy tool. But my mind started to wander and thought maybe something else could be done from it, too. A really tiny anvil shaped object for example... Or something in connection with the power hammer-to-be I plan. So I ask you, my friends, what do you think about this piece of steel? What would you do with it if it was yours? Thank you in advance and best wishes: Gergely

Hey Folks! Finally made my first knife which is completely done. Nothing special but certainly special enough for me. Stock was 1/4" thick leafspring from an old Trabant (cultic little car from the old DDR). The edge is about 2" long. Blade is quenched to oil and tempered straw on the edge blue-overblue at the spine. The grip is paracord wrap, first try, too. I had to figure out something to add length to the grip because it felt too short in my hand. So that's why it looks so weird at the butt. Well, and no sheath, so maybe it's not all done yet... but let's just say it is. I made all the beginner's mistakes during the process and only can hope they were corrected. Anyways I left the blade wholly rough with the original stain pitting and hammer marks - somehow like it that way. So enjoy, and feel free to comment! Bests: Gergely

Hey Biggun! That was a fruitfully boring Saturday, wasn't it? Seen the picture in the Followed me home topic - good looking PW you have there, congrats! I like these sort of happenings, too - although my wife not so much . But what can you do? Bests: Gergely

I second VaughnT with the beautifully exposed grain - it looks real nice! Happy hammering on it! Gergely

​Very well said!

Hi Bondo, That is a beautiful anvil! Get her some hot steel on the face and hit it to get her shine again. She doesn't need anything else only some hard forge work! BTW I wish I had one like your anvil. Bests Gergely

Hi James, Cool work as always: simple, eyepleasing and functional. Thanks for sharing! Bests: Gergely

Good score! This kind of garbage sure finds its ways fast out of the pile! Bests: Gergely