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I found a nice 4" wide bench top vice without teeth for 50 bucks...by the looks of it, that probably makes sense to have near by as well. Am I wrong here gentlemen?

Brilliant. Found blacksmith coal here on LI for 15 bucks/40lb bag. Will read and plan it out now. Thanks a bunch gents.

Will start reading today...thanks again. The goal is to have 4 hotdog/marshmallow grilling tools before the winter is over for my boys. Yes...I've been looking at a section of dirt just outside my garage where I'll be working. the open fire bit at the end of the night is what is concerning me. Seen some simple propane fire brick set ups which are appealing for break down purposes. I'll read and get to critical mass on decision making then circle back with thoughts on pros/cons if you don't mind

I'm not doing anything drastic to this...no milling or grinding Just looking to take the rust off of it and clean it up. Sounds like I did well on this one? Now I need to read up on a simple forge. Thanks for your feedback sir.

GM Thomas and Glen. Here is my find...brought it home today. Looks a little concave on the face up near the table to my newbie eye. Some nicks on the near side edge. This puppy must have seen some action to have a bow in the face like that I suppose. For a 100 bucks and a little cleaning up it should do the trick for starting out. Thoughts?

Thomas...that makes sense. I didn't think I could go wrong but the logistics threw me off. I'll snag it tomorrow somehow in the am then post a few pictures.

We are not participating in the Covid culture. Non factor in my life. I am a bit of a blank slate here. 1st day on the site, 1st week that I'm looking at this seriously. I have nothing to share as far as the trade goes but happy to connect. I think I have the anvil piece figured out and now I'm getting my head around the forge part. where are you located? maybe you were the Commack guy?

Glenn and Thomas...that was my gut as well but the 300lbs of logistics held me back. I told my wife what I found and she was already wondering if it was in the back of her Honda. I am just finishing a major overhaul of the garage and now am going to stick 300lbs of steel on a big wood round in the space I just cleared. Too much too fast...but I suppose I'll snag it tomorrow. Thanks.

Thanks for the insight. 1st day on the site. 1st week looking seriously at jumping into the craft. Found an 23" long, 80lb piece of rail at the local scrap yard today...when I told the guy I was going to try to shape it some for use as an anvil he said he had one in the back...brought up a 300lb anvil. I have no real skill in determining the condition...I don't see any markings on it near the body or waist. The edges were a bit banged up on the face but there seemed to be some straight sections in the rear of the face near the hardy hole. The face itself was a bit bruised too. However for 100 bucks it seems worth it. Sight unseen...can anyone tell me why not to purchase at this price regardless of condition vs. my alternative to buying the 23" section of rail for 35 bucks. Wish I had taken a few pictures to post but then didn't know this site even existing at 230p earlier today...any feedback would be welcome

This post is old, however, I live in Dix Hills L.I....adjacent to both Commack and E. Northport. Looking for close classes or others working in their backyards but doubtful...too many folks here more interested in watching someone polish their new Tesla I suppose. If you are out here though, then give a shout...looking to learn.