Irondragon Forge ClayWorks

Mix some builders sand in with the kitty litter then add water (not too much) and let it sit for about a day. Then work it like potters do (called wedging) like kneading dough. If it's too stiff add a little water & wedge it again. Those fire fleas are an indication of too much air.

Probably should come back to what a congress is as in Baboons.

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Oh ya, I like it too.

Great idea, the only thing I can think of is it may get moved to another section, which wouldn't be a problem and may get you more views. As far as the hair dryer for air, it needs to have a way to bleed off some of the air because charcoal needs a lot less air than it will deliver. There are several ideas in the solid fuel forges and JABOD threads. Charles (the father of them) uses a mattress hand pump with very good results. Your old Fisher anvil has a lot of life left in her. I've seen much worse still in service, hot steel will have the face shining in no time.

When mounting it, if you put calking compound under the base/feet you will considerably reduce the ring. I use cheap latex calk.

I'm approaching a Congress of anvils, most of them do nothing but sit there.

Looks like it's made from A36 steel if that's whats written on it.

Yes, no, maybe it all depends on the condition of the face and whether its not a cast iron ASO.

As long as the client is happy with it, that's the important part. Let us know her reaction please.

I would say it's a frankenvise that's missing a lot of parts you will have to make and whats not missing is well worn to boot.

Welcome to IFI.. Glenn has offered good advice. Don't forget that coal, charcoal and propane give off carbon monoxide and it will kill you. Good ventilation and a hood chimney system goes a long way to keeping everyone safe. Oh and don't be upset if your first thread is moved to the best sub-forum.

Here is Axle with his big sister Daisy. She will frequent the smithy unless we are hammering hot steel then she makes herself scarce. Really hates the power hammer. Thought we were going to loose her Saturday but a trip to the vet's emergency clinic, she's doing better now. We thought someone may have poisoned her, but the vet said she probably ate some mushrooms. All the tests indicated the latter and the pills we have to give her are working. She should be back to her old (twelve years) cantankerous self in no time.

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It depends a lot on where in the world you picked it up, hence the suggestion to edit your profile to show your location. READ THIS FIRST

You have a very usable PW anvil there. Have you read about not doing any welding, grinding or milling on the thin hardened face? I don't know about the prices of anvils in the Fort Worth area but $3.60 a pound for me is a little high, not outrageous by any means though.

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The materials inside a catalytic converter are quite valuable, you would be better off stripping them and selling the metals. https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=catalic+converter+materials

Yep...

This one is 110 pounds @.31 cents a pound. All I did was forge a small bick for one of the holes & carve a notch in the stump with my chain saw.

I'm glad you finally received it after all those years. It warms ones heart when someone does a good thing as he did. I'm sure it's in a good home now and ready to go back to work.

Welcome Welding Rod. I always suggest reading this to get the best out of the forum. READ THIS FIRST

Welcome to IFI... I always suggest reading this to get the best out of the forum. READ THIS FIRST I hope you have read about restoring anvils. Specifically about doing no milling, grinding or welding on the hardened face.

A picture of the bottom of the base might shed some light as to the manufacture of it. There were many companies making London pattern anvils here in the U.S. and abroad. I hope you have read about how grinding, milling and welding on the hardened face (looks like someone has already ground some) will remove decades of usefulness from an anvil. How is the rebound & ring?