Irondragon Forge ClayWorks

Welcome from the Ozark mountains I don't have a Facebook account but looking at the only picture I can see is it's has quite a bit of damage. Also it looks like you are located somewhere in the UK. Over here anvils are usually priced by the pound and if I read the price it's 220 pounds Sterling. That may be a fair price depending upon the weight and maker. As far as the damage it probably would greatly exceed the value. There are a lot of threads about repairing anvil face plates. I would suggest reading some to see what the repairs would require. https://www.iforgeiron.com/topic/78013-anvil-identification-and-how-to-repair/ I can’t control the wind. All I can do is adjust my sails. ~Semper Paratus~ USCG 1964-1970

I'm not sure the anvil is a Hay Budden, from the letters outlined in chalk. I can’t control the wind. All I can do is adjust my sails. ~Semper Paratus~ USCG 1964-1970

To be honest, a charcoal forge really needs a side blast, as the bottom blast won't distribute the air evenly and it will waste a lot of charcoal. This forge is ideal for that with an adjustable width fire pot. https://www.iforgeiron.com/topic/55467-mark-iii-jabod-forge/ This is also a good design for what you want. https://www.iforgeiron.com/topic/77521-lively-washtub-charcoal-forge-built/ I can’t control the wind. All I can do is adjust my sails. ~Semper Paratus~ USCG 1964-1970

Yes, some stock takes a lot of force to cut through it, also the top rein angled end bottoms out on the anvil when the shears are fully closed. I can’t control the wind. All I can do is adjust my sails. ~Semper Paratus~ USCG 1964-1970

I was outside watching to see if they would show and no luck. However I did get to see a very large meteor burn in, largest I've ever seen, so the waiting was not for nothing. I can’t control the wind. All I can do is adjust my sails. ~Semper Paratus~ USCG 1964-1970

I like it as penny scrolls are some of my favorites. Actually I like every one of them. I can’t control the wind. All I can do is adjust my sails. ~Semper Paratus~ USCG 1964-1970

The shears are also used with the anvil, square shank in the hardy hole. I agree the tongs are for moving wood around in a fireplace. Here is a picture of my anvil shears in a 110 pound Vulcan anvil. I can’t control the wind. All I can do is adjust my sails. ~Semper Paratus~ USCG 1964-1970

On of our friends sent us pictures she took and they were clear as a bell and beautiful as far south as the NW corner of Arkansas in the Ozark mountains. I stepped out side but they were over by that time. I can’t control the wind. All I can do is adjust my sails. ~Semper Paratus~ USCG 1964-1970

First of all firefly, I want to thank you for reviving this old thread. It was before my time on the forum so I didn't see it. I enjoyed all the stories and got to see some names that are no longer with us or no longer log on. Two in particular who are deceased and truly missed as I considered them as a friend. Thomas Powers and Glenn Conner, I miss them every time I log on and may they Rest in Peace as they done good. Now to my funny story about fire in the shop. My wife and I bought an older used 4 burner propane gas kiln, when we were still in business. I didn't know much about propane kilns or forges at the time and figured she could use it to fire her pottery and I could temper steel in it, seeing that I was not allowed to use the 2 electric kilns for that. So I hooked it up to one of the propane tanks after cleaning all 4 burners. I didn't know it needed a regulator to control the flame. I figured I could light it off by making a long coat hanger wire piece, with a small eye on the end and piece of rag soaked in lighter fluid to reach the bottom of the kiln where the burners were through the floor. I still had to lean over the open top to reach the burners. I think y'all see where this is going by now. Anyway I lit the rag, turned on the propane bottle on and leaned over and stuck the lighter in and that was when I found out one cannot dodge or out run a propane fire ball. It took several months for my hair, eye brows, eye lashes and mustache to grow back in and the bad sunburned look to go away. Fortunately it didn't do any more damage than that to me or set the whole shop on fire. I did take a big hit to my pride though, took my wife several years to stop reminding me about that every time I light her propane forge we built. I still like the coal and charcoal forges. I can’t control the wind. All I can do is adjust my sails. ~Semper Paratus~ USCG 1964-1970

To all my Vietnam Era Veterans, I say "Welcome Home". We didn't hear that back then. To other veterans, I say outstanding jobs one and all. I can’t control the wind. All I can do is adjust my sails. ~Semper Paratus~ USCG 1964-1970

I agree with JHCC about getting a Holland anvil. We have had very good reports from members who have bought them. I can vouch for their excellent customer service when I had a bad casting on one of their small swage's, in no time flat I had a perfect one in my hands and they said just to keep the other one so no shipping it back. I can’t control the wind. All I can do is adjust my sails. ~Semper Paratus~

Here is the October News Letter. Another good meeting with old friends. I even bought some good coal. I can’t control the wind. All I can do is adjust my sails. ~Semper Paratus~ 202510 BOA VOICE .pdf

Also you should list them in the Tailgating section. Just be sure to read the rules for posting first. I can’t control the wind. All I can do is adjust my sails. ~Semper Paratus~

Might look into Holland Anvil they have a nice little 50 lb swage block with several spoon shapes, along with other shapes on the edges and a bowl on the other side.

The 50/50 mix of acetone and Dexron2 ATF does work very well on a par with Kroil. I've used it a lot on working with my old Jeep and Tractor. I can’t control the wind. All I can do is adjust my sails. ~Semper Paratus~

I vote for the mustache, seeing as I've had one since 1984. I can’t control the wind. All I can do is adjust my sails. ~Semper Paratus~

Welcome from the Ozark mountains You do realize this post was 12 years ago and Jim hasn't logged on since November 17,2022 so I doubt he will see your reply. Maybe if you post some pictures of your vise others may have some information on it. I can’t control the wind. All I can do is adjust my sails. ~Semper Paratus~

That my friend is one handsome sword and the correct weight for battle use. Outstanding just doesn't do it justice especially for your first one. Ya done good. As far as the screws go, if you haven't already fixed them they can be blackened, so they don't jump out and catch the eye. I can’t control the wind. All I can do is adjust my sails. ~Semper Paratus~

Newfie's are so cool, I love them even if it's only a picture. Thanks for a little enjoyment in this troubled world. I can’t control the wind. All I can do is adjust my sails. ~Semper Paratus~

I would venture a guess that the anvil makers had 1000 pound presses or steam power hammers and drifting a large square hole would be like as they say "child's play". I can’t control the wind. All I can do is adjust my sails. ~Semper Paratus~

As far as I know there is no connection between the motorcycle and anvil brands. Maybe someone who has a copy of Anvils in America will know for sure. This is what Google AI had to say "No, the Indian Motorcycle factory did not make full-sized anvils for blacksmithing . It did, however, produce small, cast-iron novelty anvils as collectible items and paperweights." I can’t control the wind. All I can do is adjust my sails. ~Semper Paratus~

Welcome from the Ozark mountains. We won't remember your location once leaving this post, hence the suggestion to add it in your profile. If I remember right the 14 under the horn is the weight with a 0 added to the end. So your anvil weighed 140 pounds when made. Also for it's age it looks to be in very good condition if it passes the ring & rebound test. Although the ring will not be as loud as other anvils as Fisher made them to be quieter which is a plus in my book. My 110 pound Vulcan is very quiet. What you would be checking for is a marked difference in sound all over the face which could indicate the hardened face has become/becoming detached. As far as rebound this thread will explain that. https://www.iforgeiron.com/topic/71353-why-is-anvil-rebound-important/ I can’t control the wind. All I can do is adjust my sails. ~Semper Paratus~

Also a good sign that the belt didn't grab the work piece and cause an unplanned for injury. I have come close with our 2X72 belt grinder, when not paying attention. When Debi and I are both in the shop and something like that happens, the first thing I hear is "are you bleeding?" I can’t control the wind. All I can do is adjust my sails. ~Semper Paratus~

Looks good to me and what is the saying "necessity is the mother of invention". I can’t control the wind. All I can do is adjust my sails. ~Semper Paratus~

As I sit here with the ambient temperature at 56° f and I'm shivering and complaining. I can’t control the wind. All I can do is adjust my sails. ~Semper Paratus~