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Irondragon Forge ClayWorks

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  1. Only if invited. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus
  2. I always felt that one contestant was selected (prearranged) to be the dunce. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus
  3. I came, I saw, I conquered. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus
  4. I forgot to add my Vulcan is a little lower than my Hay Budden 70% VS 80% which doesn't really mean a hill of beans to me. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus
  5. Yep, that's the one. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus
  6. I was just looking at the thread Davor started about the Viking ship candle holder and got to wondering if something like that would go with the bouquet. It could even be a separate piece to be placed out when wanted. Unfortunately I'm not talented enough to make one. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus
  7. JHCC made an ingenious stack for his coal forge that went outside of his shop door and was kinda portable. I'll see if I can find the thread. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus
  8. I really love both of them. I wonder how the smaller one would go in the bouquet that is being made for Glenn? I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus
  9. Just a couple more Aladdin lamps. Some wick lamps mixed in. What can I say I like kerosene lamps. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus
  10. I have been collecting kerosene lamps ever since I got out of the USCG and left my last Light Station in '68. I was the last service member stationed there as it was scheduled for automation. As a remembrance the Civilian Keeper gave me the main light's stand by lamp, an Aladdin mantle lamp. I still use this lamp if the lights go out and I don't feel like starting the generator for such a short outage. Since then I've probably acquired another couple of dozen lamps. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus
  11. Welcome from the Ozark Mountains. I believe you are correct Billy, I can see ENGLAND under the Patented so I would say some time during or after after 1910 was when she was made. A great looking Peter Wright to boot, Have you done a ring & rebound test Manhole? All she needs is wire brushing to clean up the rust and some BLO or wax to protect and please no welding, grinding or milling to the hardened steel face which does more harm than good. BTW: We won't remember your location once leaving this post, hence the suggestion to add it in your profile. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus
  12. Nope but really sharp spur's. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus
  13. Welcome from the Ozark Mountains. Looks like a pretty good 72 pound Hay Budden to me. How did it do on the ring & rebound test? Serial number A3110 was made in 1918 the range for that year is A1-A12,000. The price was certainly right. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus
  14. Welcome from the Ozark Mountains. Sad to say but we are going to need a little more information. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus
  15. Eric, I wish you luck. Another thing to consider is the distance from home to the new shop. Commuting can become a nightmare in the winter and in good weather it will definitely raise your blood pressure. When we lived in Florida my commute was only 15 miles and lots of time it took 45 min. due to traffic and accidents. South Florida drivers are possibly the worst or at least on a par with NYC. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus
  16. I saw it and it reminded me of some fighting cocks a friend gave us a long time ago. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus
  17. Debi & I like them too, have given her some idea's. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus
  18. Other places to check are pottery supply places for Potter's. We have obtained refractories from a store near us. Used in repairing and building pottery kilns. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus
  19. You are absolutely correct. This from Anvilfire but we are not allowed to post a hot link, per their request. Thanks for the correction. "English Hundreds Weight (hundredweight) System: Typically the hundreds weight markings are seperated by dots but not always. These figures were stamped into the finished anvil and are often not very deep. The first figure to the left is hundred weights which equal 112 pounds. The next figure is quarter hundred weights which equal 28 pounds and the last number is whole pounds. The three are added together for the total weight. Examples: 1 · 0 · 16 = 112 + 0 + 16 = 128 pounds 2 · 1 · 3 = (112 x 2) + 28 + 3 = 255 pounds 2 · 2 · 25 = (112 x 2) + (28 x 2) + 25 = 305# The second place is never over 3 so if you have difficulty reading the number it is a 1, 2 or 3. The last place is never over 28 and most often is a single digit or less than 20. " I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus
  20. My 110 pound Vulcan is also in very good shape and it's my go to anvil in the shop. It's marked 10 but on an accurate scale it does weigh 110 pounds, made in 1943, the only damage is a chip back by the heel, probably from a missed strike. I love it for it's quiet sound no ear plugs needed. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus
  21. That is probably the weight in English Hundredweight system, but the L is probably a 1 which=112 pounds the 3=28x3 (can't be over 3 and the 70 is actual pounds making the weight at time of mfg. 266 us pounds. (112+84+70) I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus
  22. One of the best ways to search the forum is to use your favorite search engine like google and add site:iforgeiron.com to the end of the string. You might be amazed at the number of hits returned. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus
  23. Welcome from the Ozark Mountains. I can't add anything else to what Frosty said and he saved me a lot of typing Thanks Frosty) good review. We won't remember your location once leaving this post, hence the suggestion to add it in your profile. If you find need for a sharp edge, you could always fall back on the block of stainless steel, just mount it a little more solid to keep it still. A coating of latex calking compound will help with that and help deaden the ring. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus PS: We have some members in and around Ohio, who knows maybe some close enough to visit and lend a hand.
  24. Just checking Steve's post, I see that the package from Shainarue had arrived. Thank you. Every bit helps, hope more are in the works from other members. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus
  25. Very good looking prototype if you ask me, could easily be adjusted to off-set jaws. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus
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