Joe Bill Moad

Yes i agree on the overage fuel cost of the larger forge for sure. I really meant to say what i was thinking which was the larger iron i may need to work may not fit the smaller gas forge. Thomas Powers hit the rivet on the muscle! 2 gas forges would be my style based on large plow parts and such, small 1” - 2 1/2” stock for the smaller. I still have my small 2 burner horseshoe forge but i cant run long bar through it. No opening on the back. Shouldnt have bought it because of that, but oh well. jbm

Heck i am thinking about just doing the big NG forge. Has to be easier than building the coal rig plus it may be cheaper in the long run?

These came home from Germany with him. He let me borrow them.....almost with some greenstamps included. jbm

The indention right beside the hardy hole on the one on the left is the aftermath of a bombing at the factory that indented the face by a piece of hot magnesium from the bomb. Anyone out there know where these anvils originated from? jbm antelope hills okl They are in use. The pic i have of them was before they were set up. Had to take out a wall in shed to get them mounted. They are from a German Foundary that built them during the war. jbm antelope hills ok They are in my profile picture. Joe Bill Moad Antelope Hills Oklahoma

Does anyone recognize this pair of anvils? i bought these from Greenwood (anvil collector) a few years back. Joe Bill Moad Antelope Hills, Oklahoma I am moving them from my shop to a new shop we are putting together. They weigh over 700 a piece. Solid Iron. jbm antelope hills oklahoma

What a Great Build!! I have alot more lumber laying around than plate steel(expensive). Did i miss the dimensions on your build? I didnt notice them in this post? I would appreciate the dimensions and also didnt understand the cat litter and where it was to be added other than the dirt and brick? I like this idea better than the 55 gallon drum forge. Also wondered if there was still a place or need for my truck brake drum or does the dirt or mud shaped like a firepot take care of that? Sorry about all the questions, i like your build. respectfully: Joe Bill Moad Antelope Hills Oklahoma Scratch my last post. Sorry. I just found the questions i asked just now. Jbm

You definately fall in the Genius Category where i come from. After seeing what you did to that amputated and abused anvil, i will call you a surgeon from now on! Keep it up! Great Job! jbm

Anvil Rescue at its Finest! Great Patience and Skill! jbm

Dave Sloan owns and runs Little Giant everyday. Nice Guy! They rebuild and service Little Giant Hammers daily. They do not build new Hammers anymore. Still in Business providing Service to them.

Dave Sloan owns Little Giant In Beatrice Nebraska. He started working there years ago for the original owner. He rebuilds and does have the parts needed for the Little Giant line. They do not build new Hammers anymore. Google Little Giant and call Dave Sloan, Great Guy!