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What did you do in the shop today?
Conrad.blacksmithing replied to Mark Ling's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
Cool work everybody! I like the chime CGL. I forged a knife today. Unlike others I kind of just started forging rather than drawing it up. A lot of things would probably go smoother for me if I started by drawing them out lol. -
Armitage Mouse Hole purchase
Conrad.blacksmithing replied to Kerby's topic in Anvil Reviews by brand
I would not worry about the price. The joy alone of having a tool with such history behind it is priceless. You will enjoy learning more about Mousehole Forge as you do more research. The area alone in which these anvils were made is anvil-history rich. -
Armitage Mouse Hole purchase
Conrad.blacksmithing replied to Kerby's topic in Anvil Reviews by brand
I am no expert, but since I would not have enough money to buy another anvil, I would at least put some weld in that crack. It would deaden my spirits if my horn fell off. But take this advice with a grain of salt. -
What did you do in the shop today?
Conrad.blacksmithing replied to Mark Ling's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
Thank you Jasent. -
What did you do in the shop today?
Conrad.blacksmithing replied to Mark Ling's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
That hammer really needs to be dressed! Chip waiting to happen! Yesterday I finished my first cross peen hammer. I have never ground the sides of the faces, but I really like the contrast it makes. -
What did you do in the shop today?
Conrad.blacksmithing replied to Mark Ling's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
Thanks! Hammers are my sort of obsession. -
What did you do in the shop today?
Conrad.blacksmithing replied to Mark Ling's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
Right at 3lbs. -
What did you do in the shop today?
Conrad.blacksmithing replied to Mark Ling's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
Cool rose Eventlessbox! I forged my first cross peen today. I always find it a challenge to get the troughs lined up perfectly. -
What did you do in the shop today?
Conrad.blacksmithing replied to Mark Ling's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
Here are the forgings from the day. I kind of messed up on the crane as I watched the how-to video last night and tried to make it from memory. Also did my first basket twist! -
What did you do in the shop today?
Conrad.blacksmithing replied to Mark Ling's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
This is not about my dad wearing his wedding ring for a long time... but yesterday I practiced on some leaf keychains. Still need practice on getting the stems the same length. -
Anvil Question
Conrad.blacksmithing replied to regularjoe's topic in Anvils, Swage Blocks, and Mandrels
Your anvil could be a Wilkinson Dudley... I am no genius but is has the same feet and horn....even the heel is short like a Wilkinson. Don't count on me though -
Another Arm&hammer
Conrad.blacksmithing replied to Papafrog's topic in Anvils, Swage Blocks, and Mandrels
I *believe* that A&H was an American anvil company. It looks to have a welded steel face plate. Very good condition! I don't know as much about the history of A&H as Hay Budden but that is a very nice anvil! I hope you make many great things on it. -
What did you do in the shop today?
Conrad.blacksmithing replied to Mark Ling's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
Thanks Crazy goat lady. They are very fun to make. -
What did you do in the shop today?
Conrad.blacksmithing replied to Mark Ling's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
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I did the exact same thing you are doing when I started. I really wanted to grow in blacksmithing but I was pretty broke so I couldn't afford an anvil. So I went to the machine shop and bought a 130lb drive shaft (7 inch diameter). Yes it was not very hard and there was no hardy or horn bug I made everything from hammers to hooks o that thing. I waited saved and eventually bought a new anvil. I now use that drive shaft as a striking anvil. You would be surprised how much you can do on a flat metal surface without a horn. I also will add that the anvil I bought was the NC cavalry (112lb, very good quality) and this is sufficient for working larger stock despite what some would say would require a larger anvil. Whatever choice you make, I hope it benefits you to the fullest.
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What did you do in the shop today?
Conrad.blacksmithing replied to Mark Ling's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
Thomas, that is a great idea! I never thought of that and yes there looks to be enough to cut off and make a straight or cross peen. -
Show me your anvil
Conrad.blacksmithing replied to Glenn's topic in Anvils, Swage Blocks, and Mandrels
Here is my 82# Hay Budden. It isn't mounted yet because I'm currently working on a 112# NC Tool anvil (bottom of anvil tree). My dad's vulcan is in the middle of the tree. -
What did you do in the shop today?
Conrad.blacksmithing replied to Mark Ling's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
Cool anvils Bubbadreier! I finally bought my first bag of coal to burn in the forge (I've been burning wood...not so good) and punched a couple hammer billets. I didn't realize how fast coal heats up steel and burned a side of one billet. It will just be practice. Got my Kerrihard trip hammer mostly put back together and greased. Also made a leaf for the first time in forever. -
NC-Tool Knifemaker Anvil
Conrad.blacksmithing replied to Steven511's topic in Anvil Reviews by brand
Lol. I heard that you are looking for a hammer. I am a toolmaker trying to get in the business. If you're interested just send me a PM so I can show the hammers I make. -
NC-Tool Knifemaker Anvil
Conrad.blacksmithing replied to Steven511's topic in Anvil Reviews by brand
Pinto, very nice anvil! I hope you make many fine tools on it! Happy hammering -
I have a 112# NC anvil and I have forged 1.5" and 2" stock 75% of the time i have had it. Before i got this anvil, I also thought that I needed a big anvil. I hope that you are not forging stock over 2" by hand. 170lbs is the most you will need for forging by hand in my opinion. Others prefer a big anvil but I have grown to enjoy the ability to lean over my anvil and utilize more of the face.
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82# Hay Budden serial #218701
Conrad.blacksmithing replied to Conrad.blacksmithing's topic in Anvil Reviews by brand
Thank you once again Irondragon! I always love learning about the history of tools.