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I may be seeing things but that symbol that looks like an arrow pointing upwards does look like part of the Wilkinson sign , see the photo of another Wilkinson that I used to own. note that photo is turned sideways the arrow shape is actually pointing up.
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Here is a photo of the opposite site of this anvil
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Hi Frozenforge thanks for your comment the photo I took of the opposite side is too dark so I am getting the seller to send me another,there may have been a w amongst the chisel marks.It may well be a wilkinson
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I`m speechless your work just knocks me out.
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Thanks ausfire I did finally find some replacement belts but it wasn`t easy when I bought it I was thinking it was a lot older and a better bargain than it probably is.
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Thanks guys,though this was going to be a tough one most times you get at least a letter or a bit of a symbol showing.Problem is its not mine and I no longer have access to it.Here is a couple more photos that show the shape of the feet clearer which are similar to a mouse hole and also a pre 1852 PW
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Just picked this up from a private sale for $80 not sure how old it is but works like new.
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I know this guy who wants to sell an anvil but doesn't want to put a price ion it until he finds out more about it, namely the makers name and age . I had limited time to look at it but this is what I got. Stamped 1-3-20 which I make 216 pounds .Its in good condition has good rebound across the entire face and nice ring. but cannot see any other markings.
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She`s lucky she has you Charles, down side is it gives you a lot of grief.
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wow now that's a great knife.
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Thanks Ausfire the capillary tube is good because the wall thickness is quite large for its diameter so can be bent tight without creasing, makes a comfortable handle. Got enough knives now don`t really have the right grinding/polishing setup looking forward new project but finding the right one not easy.
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Had some of this refrigeration capillary tube laying around so use for a copper wrap.
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Great stone work and the plate is unique , you need to heat it up dish it slightly and drill a hole in the middle to drain the fat. Nice Ek what the one on the right?
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That's a good story of the restoration of someone's proud possession, you probably got more enjoyment out of that job than making a new knife especially with the results.
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Very nice, I like the shape, your friend will be happy with that one.
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Here is the second try of a knife made out of coil spring in one piece with a metal hand Although its probably more a dagger. I should have taken more photos, but there is one directly after welding . The brass inlay was to cover a stuff up in that slight hollows were leaf after re forging.
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Hi Ausfire the process of folding over or adding pieces then re forging works well for me because I have not mastered forge welding.you should try the process with mild steel for your camp oven lifters after re forging if your lucky you can`t see the weld marks. .So far I have not had any problems with welding and re forging spring steel,I allow the this to heat up to a dull red before welding clean the slag a good wire brush and back in the forge
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Excellent work, I really like the machete look good enough to put on display and more than capable of cutting a path through heavy scrub.
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Hi libraria and thanks, as I said before I am no knife maker and the method would probably be considered un conventional at best I started using the method for a few fire pokers and like you like the idea of a metal handle.Once the section (3to 4 inches is folded over and welded its heat to bright yellow and re forged.The guard can be shaped before or after.If you can get 5/8 spring steel it would be better with a larger handle Cheers Stan
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Thanks bikecop,a rapped handle a good idea Charles
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Thanks Frosty, The Torii or gate symbol is usually at the entrance to the Shintio Shrine ,it marks the Transition from the Profane to the sacred,a little over my head
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I wish I had see that video 6 months ago Frosty would have save me $300 after I cut the ring in two places with side cutters,she was carrying on though.
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Thanks Guys ,looking at the photo again I see the bottom of the gate was copped out
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I agree there is there is something really nice about a Gray Huston video no matter what the subject.I have watch Nathan baker`s fire poker video many times for stress reasons
