Joey smith

It looks good but I’m am amateur!

Thank you your to kind. I’ve got a lot of learning to do so don’t you go anywhere mikey ! I appreciate all the help. More questions will follow.

Im Using .035 mig tip used some gas tape to tighten up the fit . Still need some set screws to hold directly down the tube .1.5 to .75 inch bell on top bottom is .75 to 1 inch i left the threads in the bottom or flame side. Should I remove these? And is .035 enough or should I open it up to a larger orifice? The flame seems better with the tape but still id like better. Please advise oh great burner gods! P.S. new photos attached.

Thank you. I will!

My first burner seems to run well other than it blows itself out at 25 psi. I’ve attached a video in hopes someone can tell me if its an issue or should i never run it that high .thank you 

thank you.I will do as told. I fight with my inner know it all who’s not so bright.

Ok thank you!

Would you recommend doing something about the weld?i filed a chunk a little bit and bought a cup brush for rust removal.

Thank you I.D I would appreciate a schooling on it.

The pritchel looks original although im not an expert. The top I wire brushed and it looks like a chisel smith and a welder owned it at some point tips on removing the weld would be great and if i should do any other work. Also I weighed it its 174.7 so it is 1.2.10. Nice edges though. 

I also ran a file on it it skates right off is this a good cheap Rockwell test?

Thank you i will get some closer pics tomorrow and post asap . I appreciate all the feedback.

Thank you ID! The rebound with ball bearing seems a little short but no buzzing and nice ring all around. 65% ish rebound 

I purchased this I hill anvil and wondering if anyone has advice on derusting and should i do any restoration on it . I will be using it hopefully by early spring in New England. I’ve seen many opinions on this wonderful site about cleaning and restoration not sure which would best suit me. I have access to many advanced machines and people with experience not in anvils but machining.Thank you in advance for any advice. I will post more closeups of face when i can.

He sold it as a 110 i think its 1.2.10 which if I’m correct is 178. I’ll be weighing it tomorrow 

I just watched YouTube video from 2016 I am going to get out there ! 

I’m just starting out.when and where is quadstate it sounds like a hoot maybe I’ll actually have some practical knowledge by then. Although highly unlikely!

Thank you Thomas.

I’m over it

I have an opportunity to buy this hammer what should i offer? I may have offended him with the 20 dollar original offer! Being new to this my etiquette may not be up to snuff.

Its in Massachusetts 

I’m new to the forum and wondering if anyone has any idea about makers marks of a rounding hammer 1858. Pics to follow thank you.