Malleus

That guy is located in Italy. I've bought from him before.

I don't know without doing some figuring, but it was a lot. Especially when you add in the customs fees, taxes, and Stateside shipping, etc... I don't even care to think about it to tell you the truth. For the whole shipment, it added about 33%, I think.

When I was in high school, I had a job working on a crew that repaired small sections of railroad track that had issues. It was a tough job, but I learned a lot. The mainline sections were 165 lbs. per 3 feet. The older track was not as large as what they use today. We used to cut it with a gas-powered chop saw, but as others have said, you have to be very mindful of sparks, as it will definitely catch the woods on fire. I've seen it. If I couldn't drag it out with a tractor or something, I would cut it with a cordless bandsaw. If I didn't have that, I would cut it with a small torch rig. If I didn't have that, I'd probably just sit on it and drink a beer.

This shipment came from Austria. It took a good while. It could be that the shipper was waiting to get a full load to go to the port, I don't know. I don't really remember when they shipped, but it took at least 3 months. I ordered them a good while back, but had them hold the shipment because I was out of the country at one point, and I didn't want them to arrive when I was gone. I had another shipment once before, and they came from Italy.

Finally got this shipment in today. It's been a long time coming. They need some cleanup, but look pretty good. The larger one is a Refflinghaus. (362 lbs.) The smaller one is a Soderfors. (225 lbs.) The vise is German. (approx. 130 pounds) Sorry for the crummy pics, but I was in a hurry to get these unloaded and put away.

ah... it won't take to long, and you'll be used to it.

no worries...

I guess I don't follow...

lol... it's funny... I was talking about that just the other day to my co-worker.

I like the way you think! I do need another shop, but it might have to wait a bit. I'm about to start school to get my rotorcraft certificate.

lol... I bet you do! Probably the only thing I'll get tired of, is working around them when they're not actually being used. They'll take up a fair amount of real estate in my little shop.

Much anticipated delivery today of 2 Kohlswa Anvils from Italy. They weren't cheap, and it was somewhat of a headache, but they definitely do not disappoint. The single horn is 150kg (332 lbs), and the double horn is 160kg (353 lbs). It's amazing how much bigger they look in person, rather than sitting on the pallet. Much larger that I really need, but then there's the 'cool' factor. Waiting on 2 more from Austria.

Yeah, my shop is Totally Full. I'm having to get very selective about what I bring in there, and very creative about how I store it. I'm going to have to break down and build another small satellite building. I just hate to do it now while everything's so expensive.

For what it's worth, it turned out really nice, and I'm glad you kept it out of the scrap pile. Enjoy!

Good score! It looks a lot like a John Brooks to me, but I'm far from an expert. Matter of fact, I'm just learning this stuff.

Interesting vise. I've never even seen one. As far as beer... I'm definitely not a connoisseur. (yes... I had to look it up too.) However, I do like to try different beers when traveling abroad. I like Kirin while in Japan. Red Horse, from the Philippines will nearly knock you down. For that reason, I prefer their San Miguel. Stateside, I usually stick with Bud Light, Shiner Bock, Blue Moon, or whatever my neighbor offers me. I have been known to drink PBR, but that stuff usually gives me a headache the next morning. I've never been a huge drinker, but the older I get, the less I drink.

Thanks for the advice. I definitely believe in owning quality tools/equipment. I'm like you... I don't have to have a reason to go to my shop, other than to admire some of the things I've been lucky enough to acquire over the years.

I would just mount it on the side. Nice looking equipment you've got there.

I have seen it done, but have heard it's not easy. I have no clue, as I have yet to try Canister Damascus. I don't want to waste a bunch of time and material, so I'm trying to learn all I can before I give it a go. I'm not sure if I would mix the roller chain in on my first attempt, but maybe once I got a feel for it.

Thanks. No, I've just never had an interest in it. I was hoping to use the bearings in some Canister Damascus. I thought this was pretty clear... No one seemed to mind talking about boot laces.

Found a few more goodies today at work...

Thanks, Frosty! I definitely agree... shift levers for gears are much easier and faster. It's nice to be able to fine tune to the exact speed you're wanting.

Yeah, I didn't really convey what I meant to say. When I realized, it was past the edit period. I meant to say that it would be nice to have more spindle speeds without changing gears. (more than I already have)

Thanks! Unfortunately, no change gears, but I seriously doubt I will ever be cutting any threads anyway. However, the ability to change spindle speeds would have been nice. I have plans at some point in the future, to acquire a 10" Logan or South Bend with quick change gear capability. Wow! That's some big money to toss in the dumpster! I would pretty much guarantee there is a lot of money in parts on that thing. People somewhere need those parts.

I've seen a few of his postings while searching for various things.