Austin Ferraiuolo

Yes the leg is square the thread is really tight and it actually is clean and greased very well. 

I have a vice and the only markings are commercial shearing and stamping inc. Does anyone know anything about this vice?

Today my father went to a antique event downtown and he texted me asking if I wanted a vice he picked this up for me for 65 dollars he said it weighs just under 70 pounds and opens and closes good. Any info on this vice maker or anything. What's your best way to secure the vice and take care of it?

This week I made a camp tripod and I have posted it on craigslist and many swap and shop pages on facebook for multiple prices and can't get anyone to buy it what would you sell this for? What's the best way to sell things.

I have never actually finished a knife yet I made this from a lawn mower blade give me your criticism for the handle I used gorilla glue what does everyone else use?

Is there any way to weld in the broken spot to make it smooth? I can buy it for 50 dollars

Or is this something to walk away from?

Could it be welded?

Who here knows about this anvil is it cast or forged?

I have a idea in my mind that I want to switch to gas. I am looking for a gas forge that has a door on each end and a door that opens the long side of the forge. I have seen forges with doors on each end but not the door on the side or vice versa. So is there a forge with the three doors?

I made 16 shepherd hooks for my wedding now the wedding is over and I want to sell these I have almost 100 dollars in materials they are made from 5/8 round stock. I can't seem to get anyone to buy them what are your guys opinion on what they are worth or how to sell them. Thanks

My town has a fair every fall and they have local crafts and vendors. My question is what would be a good list of items to have to sell that are fairly easy to make and can turn a good profit. How much extra should I take and should I if I can fire up my forge and let people watch me work. What has worked for you and what has not. Thanks!

Has anyone ever tried making grips out of damascus what would be the best way to do this and what metal would you use?

I was mainly interisted because in the bible there are many references to a bow made of metal. So I was just curious as to what people thought and how it might work. 

So what steel would be best?

I was wondering if anyone has ever tried to make a long Bow out if metal I'm thinking of taking a leaf spring and filing it down into a bow. What are your thoughts?

I just had one of those aha moments or maybe a complete lack of logic. Would it be possible to some how mount a jackhammer and stabilize it and use it as a power hammer? Tell me what you think has anyone tried it?

I have been blacksmithing for about two years but I finally worked up the courage to try to make a knife. I welded some cable and was actually very suprises with the results from that I was talking with a guy from my work and he wants to buy a knife and he told me to suprises him on the style. So that being said what would you recomend what type of handle? And how do I get the damascus to come out? The pictures are of a knife I was just expirimenting with. Thanks!

Does anyone have experience with this coal it is on ebay $20 for a 50 lb bag. It says iy is bitmous coal

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Blacksmithing coal $20 for a 50 pound bag of Pocahontas seam

I have the chance to pick this peter wriggt 100lb anvil for 200 dollars the only think is the edges are pretty round and one side is banged up a little is it still a good buy and could I make my money back if I ever want to resell it? 

I recently bought a nice forge off craigslist with a buffalo company blower I was wondering if any one has some tips for cleaning it up. And what uear it moght be

Would it still be good for blacksmithing? How would I mount it?

Today my father in law texted me said he had a old vice if I wanted it its mine I dont know the brand or weight. The leg is broken how would you go about fixing that?

Hello, 

I am from the Kansas City metro area I am twenty years old. I have found a passion for blacksmithing and i have a good support group of smith that are teaching me the tricks of the trade. This forum has already helped me a lot. As of now I only have a 125lb trenton anvil I am still trying to acquire a forge and tools. I look forward to more learning and hopefully being able to shed some light in the future off what I have learned!

I am new to the site. I have been looking for a anvil for over a year this past weekend I happened to stumble across two which I bought. The first one is a 125lb trenton anvil which I paid $350 for the second one is a 250lb vulcan anvil which i paid $600 for.  I am torn on which one I should keep or if I should keep them both. Let me hear your thoughts!