thecelticforge

Belts, where do we get belts? Leather or synthetic? I do know a guy in CA that does leather belts.

Thanks for the photos! Now, I just need some dies. I really want some free hand dies and a set like you have on your hammer.

Is it Mr. Hendricks?

I live in Dahlonega. If you are close by come by. I am usually in Hancock park on Saturdays. You can PM me if ya need.

You have my attention. I almost wish I still lived out there. Anyhow, welcome to our home away from home and don't let Thomas bug you too much.

Ceiling mount it is then. It will be a bit safer and give me more floor space. Leather belt or synthetic?

I have a 75 lb Fairbanks in my shop that getting cleaned up, new dies made, and soon to get a new motor. I want to know where should I mount the motor. The pulley for it won't allow for it to be mounted behind or underneath. I am thinking that I should mount it overhead. Any advice on die making would be a boon too.

I recommend a coating of automatic transmission fluid. It will actually bind to the metal a bit better than other oils. Just keep some on a dedicated rag and wipe your anvil off after you finish work each day.

I soooooooooooo am not even going to touch this one!

I agree with just cutting the hole after the fact. I just got my Fairbanks hammer in my shop today and the specs call for an 18 inch slab with 10 inches of lumber underneath it. The wood under the anvil should be dense (oak or persimmon) set as end grain.

I got the hammer in my shop tonight. It is on its side on blocks so I can make a template. The electrical box is still attached with an almost brand new looking wiring diagram. It is a thing of beauty to say the least. The only thing is that it was not the 125 pounder. The mark on the side is a "B" or a 75 pounder. That is more than okay for me. I found out today that the original owner was a friend of my Grandfather's. Now let's see if I can sleep tonight.

You may also wish to use a softer hammer such as persimmon, or the base of a dogwood tree.

Steve is on Facebook. He just said the anvil had "Peterwrong" stamped on the side.

http://anvilfire.com/FAQs/getstart/how-to_v2.htm This is an excellent article on an excellent site to give you an idea of what you need. :~)

Stephen Feinstein just posted photos of he and his wife with an anvil that does look hollow. If it were not Stephen would be flat as a road kill coyote.

It's all small stuff. Treble cleft chimes, pot racks and hooks, and horse shoes welded shut at the heels for a game called "lucky O's." I found a local guy that does powder coating. If the customer insists on having the items painted then I will pass on the cost of the powder coating to him. ;)

The price is going to go up if I have to polish, prime, and paint. I am not even set up for that. I guess I could make a spray booth in the back of the shop, but for just one customer? I think I will try educating him first.

I have tried primer and paint and it had not done well for me at all. One little ding and bare metal shows. I just remembered the walnut stuff. i used to treat my traps with it. I will give that a try. Thanks!

I have a new customer that owns a store that trades in mountain man stuff. He came by a few weeks ago and looked at my stuff and placed an order. He liked everything the way it was. However, pick up and pay up day arrived and he told me he wanted most of the stuff painted instead of treated with wax and linseed oil and the other stuff just polished with a wire brush. Everything he ordered is going to be subject to use and abuse and I have never had paint that could stand up to that. Is there anything new on the market that I don't know of? Should I try to talk him out of his insanity? Should I run screaming?

Awwww, now. That's just very nice! Good job. I would expect to see that in Longfellow's Wayside Inn.

What type of soldier is he planning on becoming? That will have a lot to do with what kind of blade he may need.

My only response is to make sure that you have a 50 pound bag of masonry lime and a cup with a handle on it! And spray it for black widow spiders!

I am thinking it will work just fine! You can change things to better suit you as time goes on!