tomkearns

I am with Easily Confused. Heat them up to cherry red, wire brush and quench in oil or water. Should remove most of the surface rust and free up the joint. Then you can have fun re-working the jaws to suit your needs. I love old tongs. Tom

Hey Mike, Jymm Hoffman is in Ambridge and is offering some weekend classes. Check out the PAABA site. Best Regards Tom

Just a note of caution. If you are going to use antifreeze make sure your dogs don't drink from the slack tub! Tom

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I have a very similar anvil that I am trying to I.D. Where are the markings on a mouse hole anvil? Thanks, Tom

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There is a pretty good section on rivets over at anvilfire.com Tom

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You could contact Village Restorations (info@villagerestorations.com). Well they do not make bellows they do have a supplier who does and they could give you the contact information. You can see a set of bellows at the Army Heritage Museum in Carlisle, PA or in my shop if you are ever in SW PA Tom

Although most right handers point their horn to the left mine points to the right. Why? Because it is my horn and my shop and that's the way I like it. Best regards, Tom