Irondragon Forge ClayWorks

Welcome... have you read this yet? READ THIS FIRST It will help you get the best out of the forum. If we knew where in the world you are located we could direct you to suppliers, hence the suggestion to edit your profile to show location. For dimensions it depends upon what you want to use them for. I have tongs that are made from 1/4 inch stock 8 inches long all the way up to 1 inch stock 4 feet long.

Often wondered why is a ruler called a ruler?

But then again, I only weigh 90.7 kilograms. Now where did I put that triple chocolate cake?

Probably a good idea, I would do it.

I can't think of any words to describe how magnificent that sword is. To say I love it is an understatement for sure.

Have you looked into this group? Looks like a great bunch of folks, wish I were closer. You would be surprised how many blacksmith's also do blades. https://www.calsmith.org/

If we knew where you are located, hence the suggestion to edit your profile to show it. I bet there is a member near you who would invite you over to try some different belts. We have just about every one known to man. Have you read this yet? READ THIS FIRST

Welcome to IFI... Knowing where you hang your hat will help in the ID. Hence the suggestion to edit your profile to show your location. Your anvil looks to be in good shape and should do anything asked of it, good find.

It's a Hay Budden made in Brooklyn NY and looks to be in very good shape the weight in pounds should be under the name. A very good find indeed.

Quoting the post just prior to your reply is frowned upon, as covered in the linked thread. Also knowing where in the world you are located helps with answering, hence the suggestion to edit your profile to show it.

Welcome to IFI... have you read this yet? READ THIS FIRST It will help you get the best out of the forum. Don't be surprised if your thread is moved to the proper section.

I have a pair of old straight pipe pliers that I use for holding short hot work punches & drifts. They give me more control than tongs and keep my tender hands away from the heat. For a long time I made all of my punches & chisels about six inches long. Lately though since my wife has been hammering hot steel we make the hot tools longer because that's what she likes and dosen't like using tongs or pliers.

Have you read this yet? READ THIS FIRST It will help you get the best out of the forum. I see you joined in 2017 and have not edited your profile to show location, when an answer requires knowing where you are located.

I agree with what Kozzy said. BTW... links to commercial sites are not allowed, don't be surprised if it's removed.

I believe you are right, just looked up that one and the picture is identical. Good call.

I just remembered that someone had posted a picture of Trenton serial numbers and I found it. According to Anvils in America serial number 77045 was made in 1908. For a value, in my area it would sell for about $300-400 U.S. of course if your area is an anvil desert it could go for more maybe $500.

The names of my tongs would get me banned here. and yep those are hammer head tongs

Welcome to IFI... have you read this yet? READ THIS FIRST Knowing where in the world you are located will help with answers, hence the suggestion to edit your profile to show location. Use it as it is and make a portable hardy hole. Doing any welding or milling will more than likely ruin the hardened face, unless the person doing the work is experienced in repairing anvils.

Welcome to IFI, I sure someone with a copy of AIA will be along to answer when it was made. In the meantime have you read this yet? READ THIS FIRST What it is worth largely depends upon where in the world it is located, hence the suggestion to edit your profile to show location. To me it looks like a perfectly serviceable anvil as long as the rebound & ring is satisfactory. Have you read about not doing any milling, grinding or welding on the hardened top plate? As far as painting it red, it beats hot pink.

The other thing I would do is reroute the hose between the burners to behind the legs or make a sheet metal shield to protect the hose from dropped hot steel. Hot steel & rubber hose don't play well together.

That came out really nice, I bet he will love it.

Well said Frosty.

Good call, sure fooled me. BTW... Welcome to IFI, have you read this yet? It will help getting the best out of the forum. READ THIS FIRST

I would if one nut is good two are better. Of course my wife claims I over build everything.

I carried about 700 pounds of sucker rod (cut into pieces) in my Honda Civic. I think the front wheels were only on the ground about half the time.