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Good day all.  So I was trying to weld up a billet to Forge into an axe. I have quite a bit of new leaf spring which I assume is 5260 I attempted to weld. 

I could not get it to stick. 

I have read it is difficult but for some reason thought I could it. 

So it also difficult to weld 5160 to other steels or just to itself. 

First few hours on the Forge. Produced a  couple of rr spike knives. 

They are still in progress. The one with the twisted handle is my first. It got left in the fire too long and I lost a ton of material. Don't think it will come out im done hammering on that one. 

The other is coming along.  a little more forging left on that 

Ya I had a good week.  Buddy Lent me his old Forge since he set up a new bigger one. And offered it to me for 40$. As well a bad of coal for 40. And now this anvil which will likely stay for good. 

So that's good? 

Certainly feels good to me with my few hours of experience. 

Thanks for the replies Everyone! Very helpful. 

But a friend of my dad has Lent me his indefinitely! Don't know too much about it.

But I got to start working some steel today.  Very exciting and oddly enough relaxing. 

The anvil is 45kg and has seen very little use. 

Can anyone tell me anything about it? 

Peter write 145lbs

How about a head off a engine for an anvil? 

Once again that is the plan I started to develope. Standing vertical with a another peice laying on top 

I am considering the same plan. 

Anxiously awaiting responses 

Thanks. Appreciated 

Quick questions about the t burner. So I am not intentionally changing your plans. 

I grabbed my supplies the other day.  But grabbed a 3/4 t not the 1x 3/4 

Will this function well? Or will it be total trash.  The store about an hour each way so I would really like to avoid another trip. 

I'll keep on him for more info. One more pic I missed in the ad. 

Ya its 500 obo.  I have some feelers out localy so hopefully something turns up. I was trying to rush into finding one but I am now going to wait to find a decent one 

I'm waiting for more pictures and info. I guess will ask better questions. 

Does it  look to be in good shape? Usable? Any thoughts other than it being anvil shaped. 

How does this one look? 

And my name is not Tom sick or Harry have never seen these knife shows your talking. 

Thanks I didn't notice the Crack on the face. And no it is not cheap. I'll pass 

This anvil came up on kijiji he says there is an m on the side. Any info would be appreciated. As well to me it looks beat up.  Whats your opinions? 

Respirator eh.  Dust mask doesn't cut it? 

Great thanks guys. Have some fabrication and welding time in my dad's shop but never spent time with a Forge. 

Feel more prepared now. 

Great info thanks.! Quite a bit more protection than I thought but I hate injuries.! 

What do you wear? I'm not sure of all the hazards involved in this. 

So what protection is needed while using the Forge.? 

Is this vesuvius super 3000 a good castable? 

There is a pottery club in town is any of the kiln supplies good for a Forge.  

What temp does the brick need to be rated to?