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  1. Irondragon Forge ClayWorks
    I noticed that too along with his Little Giant, nice shop he has. Did anyone see the snow falling?
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    Looks like a very fine 122 pound MH. I think that mark is a British Military acceptance Broad Arrow. You might want to edit your post and reduce the size of your pictures. While in edit double click on the pictures and a window will open. I usually select 500 for the width and tab over for the other size which will select the best one automatically.
  3. Irondragon Forge ClayWorks
    If he was a blacksmith in Ireland he more than likely did bring all his tools and anvil with him. Check for him on the Ellis Island site.
  4. Irondragon Forge ClayWorks
    There were some amazing overtones and undertones that my wife pointed out. Picked out at least a dozen tones. Some of us can't hear the higher pitched tones, even with my hearing aids.
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    Where might that be? Have you read this yet? READ THIS FIRST I don't believe I could spend $400 U.S. for half an anvil. Now if they had the broken base that could be welded back on, that might be a different story. Not sure if Trenton used wrought iron for the base though.
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    I wish my brother (rest his soul) had been as nice to me as yours is to you. As an older brother all I remember is him taking advantage of me.
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    Have him take a look at this thread, the only way to "fix it right" IMO. Robb Gunther and Karl Schuler's Anvil Repair Process - Anvils, Swage Blocks, and Mandrels - I Forge Iron
  8. Irondragon Forge ClayWorks
    I'd go with BGDs suggestion. You could straighten the tab cold and spot of weld on the back to make it thicker, file back to shape.
  9. Irondragon Forge ClayWorks
    You're welcome Kacy. It was pure luck that I remembered the star as a Swedish makers mark, Forgot it was used by Kohlswa. You have a premier anvil to say the least. They ring so loudly because they are cast steel and a lot of us have found out to quiet the ring, is to set the anvil with cheap latex calking compound between the base and anvil stand. Doing that will tone it down but not effect the rebound at all.
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    I can usually get real close to 1 ounce just by pouring. comes from my early years with a shot glass.
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    Use it as a door stop to the forge.
  12. Irondragon Forge ClayWorks
    Yes, 1 part wax, 1 part turps, 1/2 part BLO also seen the amount of Japan Drier described as a generous pour so I'm not sure it's critical as to the amount of JD. If I remember right the first three parts were in cups.
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    I've seen the mix for interior finishes that use 1 Tsp of Japan Drier with those ratios.
  14. Irondragon Forge ClayWorks
    A sling from above should eliminate the possibility of bending the bale spikes by putting the weight closer to the loader.
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    You can highlight a small section and a quote this button pops up, click it. Useful if your reply drops to another page or is a few posts away from your reply.
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    I agree with Kozzy, the anvil stand looks like it is cut from a large tree stump, which would be more in fitting than stone.
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    Look up Medi-Lyte, they are replacement for salt tablets. We use them for hydration and electrolyte replacement. Much better than Gator Aid. If you have medical problems check with your doctor (ours recommended them for us).
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    Look up blower thrall.
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    Just keep in mind that charcoal takes a lot less air than coal. A constant air supply, like with an electric blower, will result in using too much charcoal and actually a cooler fire. So you will need a way to control the air supply.
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    Knowing where in the world you are located may help. Hence the suggestion to edit your profile to show it. READ THIS FIRST I think it's a Swedish North Star anvil 130 pounds. https://www.iforgeiron.com/topic/48016-swedish-star/
  21. Irondragon Forge ClayWorks
    You have probably seen this already. Christopher J. Downs Blacksmith from 1902. https://delawarecountyhistory.com/radnortownship/RADNORDIRECTORY1902E.htm
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    Welcome... have you read this yet? READ THIS FIRST Knowing your location may help, hence the suggestion to edit your profile to show it.
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    The charcoal you are going to use is lump, not BBQ briquets...yes? Looks like you are all set up to move hot metal.
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    I believe Centaur Forge added that disclaimer after several of our members had problems with their Kanca anvils. I don't remember seeing it prior to then. https://www.iforgeiron.com/topic/61932-kanca-new-165-anvil-with-a-soft-face/
  25. Irondragon Forge ClayWorks
    How much an anvil is worth depends greatly on where in the world it's located. Hence the suggestion to edit your profile to show location. READ THIS FIRST
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