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yorkshire pattern?
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Making Peat Charcoal
Jonnytait replied to Jonnytait's topic in Solid Fuels: Coal, Coke, Charcoal, Wood, etc
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so you are saying very sharp edges are ideal for the anvil? how does this not cut the steel when forging set-downs/shoulders?
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Anvil identification, Looks like a fisher
Jonnytait replied to SilentForge's topic in Anvils, Swage Blocks, and Mandrels
Thanks, looks like a perfectly good tool. Theres something interesting about the russian made steel anvils -
Anvil identification, Looks like a fisher
Jonnytait replied to SilentForge's topic in Anvils, Swage Blocks, and Mandrels
I would be interested to see that anvil, if you have a photo of it? -
I think the ones in the photos were all ash, not 100% sure though as i sometimes use hickory as well
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Thanks for the input! They were made from EN8, similar to 1045
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Anvil on oak block- end grain vs side grain
Jonnytait replied to Machine shop's topic in Stands for Anvils, Swage Blocks, etc
It will make absolutely no difference. The only thing that matters is that your anvil is secured to the stand very firmly, and that the anvil stand is secured as well. -
Wow. Why is everyone so grumpy? jason0012 wasnt asking what his own steel suppliers prices are, if thats all he wanted to know he would have picked up the phone and asked them. Look at his previous posts and work. He's not daft. It looks to me like he was just trying to start a discussion on current steel prices.
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Thanks lary, yes I have power hammer tooling to make the job easier. Nothing too fancy just offset dies I made up
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What did you do in the shop today?
Jonnytait replied to Mark Ling's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
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I thought I would make a thread to share the hammers I make, I will post more as I make more! some are for my own use and some are personalized
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Making Peat Charcoal
Jonnytait replied to Jonnytait's topic in Solid Fuels: Coal, Coke, Charcoal, Wood, etc
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Would you be able to take a photo of it, so we can see what you are working with?
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Can this sway be repaired?
Jonnytait replied to Sploing's topic in Repairing and Modification to Anvils
That anvil face is in good condition, dont modify the face by grinding or welding it would probably just make things worse. Sway in an anvil is not a problem at all. The sway isnt stopping you from straightening bars, it does the opposite, it actually helps in getting bars straight -
List of makers currently producing anvils
Jonnytait replied to Jonnytait's topic in Anvils, Swage Blocks, and Mandrels
No need to worry about any of that, Its a good list and a good contribution. I started the thread but its been added to so much now I wouldnt say Its mine, which is a good thing. I started the thread with the intention of getting the word out that there is a lot of companies still making good quality anvils. You have made a good list with more useful information. People looking to buy a new anvil will find it helpful, im sure of it -
List of makers currently producing anvils
Jonnytait replied to Jonnytait's topic in Anvils, Swage Blocks, and Mandrels
The pricing of the different brands is interesting -
What did you do in the shop today?
Jonnytait replied to Mark Ling's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
Coming along nicely! I enjoy making tongs, but I cant claim to do them all by hand. I do most of the drawing out under a power hammer. -
How do old anvils stack up against new anvils ?
Jonnytait replied to BartW's topic in Anvils, Swage Blocks, and Mandrels
I like big cast steel anvils, and old wrought iron anvils, who doesnt? In reality though, its going to make little to no difference. you can only get so much done in a given time frame with a hand hammer, whether you are using a large cast steel hardened anvil or a large chunk of mild steel, I dont think it really matters that much. Having an anvil fastened down properly is much more important in my opinion. -
What did you do in the shop today?
Jonnytait replied to Mark Ling's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
Nice hatchet. Nothing wrong with reaching for the electric welder. Thats what its there for, when all else fails! -
What did you do in the shop today?
Jonnytait replied to Mark Ling's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
Thank you, most often I use 1" x 1/2" flat bar but sometimes use either 3/4" round or square if I need more material for the jaws. Also sometimes depends on what I have lying around at the time -
What did you do in the shop today?
Jonnytait replied to Mark Ling's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion