Bob S

just a WAG but it looks like it could be an Armitage Mousehole. It also looks a little used. I would keep looking myself but that's just my opinion. Bob

Try a few welds using larger stock...say 3/4". Larger stock will stay at a welding heat longer and give you more time to sort out what is happening. Bob

gee I wonder? Bob

Too bad. I have his dvd and still watch it from time to time. Tim (and his wife Marion) sure seemed to do a lot with not so much which is pretty impressive to me. A chunk of iron in a bucket of concrete for an anvil and brush for charcoal. And a lot of hard work. Best of luck to Tim wherever he is. Bob

What does that mean? Did he retire? Bob

in Indiana they call these 'coleslaw' anvils. just saying. Bob

Agree with all that. I remember hearing that Francis Whitaker worked his whole life (80's) with a 150lb anvil. He also had a 25lb Little Giant. Today beginning blacksmiths have to have massive anvils and Nazel powerhammers. Could it be that they are overcompensating for something? Bob

Your last name and a five digit zip code will enable people to find you for a long time. Bob

it's quenched in koolaid. Bob

Great looking hammer! Also compliments on your video work. Very nice presentation. Bob

Sad news. All the best to your Dad and to you and your family. Bob

Good question. I have wondered the same thing. I think it was something about the arc the 'swingarm' type hammers have which is more of an advantage than a problem. The 'straight line' type hammers came out and suddenly they were the standard. I've been happy with my Clay Spencer type hammer.

The problem is that you won't find out how your current plan is working till you get into your 50's+. Then it's often too late or at least much harder to turn back. Best of luck to you. It must be great to be 39! Bob

http://minneapolis.c...1815413722.html a 346lb Peter Wright for $850. looks nice. in St.Paul.

I have an older Craftsman oxy/act cutting torch and gauges for sale $50 + shipping. I was told that the gauges were made by Harris for Sears.No hose. Needs new tips. You can buy new hose for $20. Bob

Just my opinion but I think the price is too high. At 200lbs the 'anvil' is no doubt hollow square tube. And the head is not adjustable like the Spencer swing arm design. Both things are okay and it could be a decent treadle hammer for light chiseling and punching. Just a little high. I could see it for around $400-$500. Maybe make an offer if you think it will work for you. Bob

Very nice! All thumbs up!

Thanks Larry. Nice pictures! Bob

extra nice! good pics too.

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true dat

This video might give you a little insight... http://www.youtube.c...h?v=pO_tEcdgGtg There used to be a spring shop near here and I watched them make new springs many times. They would heat the end of the spring and turn the eye in a Hossfeld bender, then put the spring on the floor to cool. No heat treat. The springs were put back together and put back on trucks hauling rock or whatever. They bought their spring stock 'pre arced'. Then they bent them as needed , cold, in a big press. I have only made new springs for leg vises. I forge and bend hot. Let cool in air and put them on a vise. No breaking. Go for it, this isn't magic.

I'm guessing that your earlier post was 'moderated'? Bob

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