Max pywell

5 hours ago, JHCC said:

Cool lines. My only suggestion would be to break the corners on the handle

Yeah was thinking about that I'll keep that in mind for my next one thanks 

Made an Xmas present for my dad nice little pruning knife 

Thought these would make a good project

Didn't know if that was just buying an anvil or his first,

How long have you been doing iron work? 

Haha I see it as more brownie points for time at the forge, but yeah you've got to give to take 

no I haven't ill check it out tonight, and no the amount of times iv been to the science museum I can't belive iv missed it

Haha quick Google and yes iv seen the amazing steem engines there 

Hi Iv been playing around in my back yard for a few years on and off now but it's hard with a full time job and 3 kiddies. Recently had a talk with my partner and she understands a bit more and I'm not just hitting things with a hammer hahaha. Always thinking about the next project, and love talking about it but I don't personly know anyone around here that does this extraordinary hobby

Oh sorry, my bad ill get the hang of this at somepoint hahaha 

Haha no just a cheep padlock key 

What size stock does everyone use for a standard leaf

Looks great man, love how many styles there are when doing leafs 

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Hahaha my bad! 

Every one has a style can I see yours 

Oh sweet steel it is then 

40 minutes ago, ThomasPowers said:

And then there is the military definition of portable....

If it's steel, even mild steel the face will harden up some by use---work hardening.  Planishing any egregious dents you accidentally make will help smooth and work harden the face.  If it's cast iron I would be looking for a replacement for it rather than adding in more effort "gilding a fewmet".

What's the best way to find out if its iorn or steel

Not sure I might be mild steel, it's got a good bounce to it at the moment, thought the tool steel might stand up to more wear and tear rather that refacing it when I dent it with the hammer, but it might dampen it :/

Yh not very portable at all haha, thinking of putting a tool steel plate on the face anyone had good news from doing so 

Thanks guys new here just getting my bearings, just updated my location 

I use this old craine counter weight, a few upgrads later 

Thanks, used to call it my briefcase anvil as it had a handle just like one 

Slowly upgrading my home made anvil from an old craine weight

Slowly upgrading my home made anvil from an old craine weight