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Bob S

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  1. The pictures are not the best but from what I can see I would not buy this anvil. Save your money another will be along soon. Just my opinion. Bob
  2. Looks good. Works good. I like how you can squash the coke can and then stretch it out again . Bob
  3. Didn't get out there to weigh the blower today but guessed high at 50lb from my zip (55987) to yours was around $40. That would be $100 to me and $40 approx for shipping=$140. If you're interested send me a private message to exchange details. Bob
  4. will try to weigh and get ups quote tomorrow. Bob
  5. Here it is. It's has a General Electric 1/2 hp, 3450 rpm, single phase motor. The blower is 12" diameter and made of cast aluminum. Blower 'fan' is also cast aluminum. Runs good but cord is badly dry rotted. Easy fix. Will sell and box for $100. You pay shipping. Bob
  6. I have a nice blower that would be plenty big. I will take a picture tomorrow. Reasonable. I am in southeast Minnesota. Bob
  7. could be one of these Little Giant 'Easy" Powerhammers.
  8. You're probably closer than you think. It seems to me that every forge and every burner is a little different. Even if they are made the same they all need a little fine tuning. I would close off the back and part of the front. I think I would start cutting a little off the burner pipe.... maybe 1/2" to 1" at a time and give that a test. That's what I did and it worked. Bob
  9. Well what can I say James? For one thing I like your poker. The handle has a real organic look which I like. Your obvious enthusiasm is impressive. The 'anvil' .... well that's another story ... but you already know that. I would suggest giving the 'anvil' a little more solid support at the very least. I would keep my eye out for a chunk with a little more mass/weight than the angle iron and find a stump or similar to mount it to. But overall I think you did a pretty good job with a bare minimum of tools. Keep up the good work. You're forging! Bob
  10. There's your answer. Go to the local hardware/farm store and buy a hammer that feels good in your hand. Probably $10 or less. That's all you need to get started. Answers to your other questions re what to 'dress' will be revealed to you as you get some hammer time. Enjoy. Bob
  11. Depends how big a hurry you're in. It's not a steal but not the worst deal I've seen. Looks okay from the pics. You don't always have to get the very best price. Down the road a few years it won't matter. Have fun. Bob
  12. How were the plates welded to the anvil? Thanks. Bob
  13. I like it. Nice work John. Bob
  14. Sid from Little Giant sells these. Make whatever you want and screw it to the dovetail. Dovetail stays in machine.
  15. Sid from Little Giant sells these. Make whatever you want and screw it to the dovetail. Dovetail stays in machine.
  16. Sid from Little Giant sells these. Make whatever you want and screw it to the dovetail. Dovetail stays in machine.
  17. Judging by the Kanca anvil (new) on another thread that sells for $1100 for a 165 lb anvil I would say that $250 for a 265 lb Trenton would be a raging BUY! Unless it's totally whipped and beyond repair. Bob
  18. The Kanca says "Forged" but looks cast. Not that there is anything wrong with that. Bob
  19. Most excellent to see you back in the world! Bob Schade
  20. Reality is (from my limited experience) that 1045 is 'really great stuff'. For most shop tooling, hammers, swages etc 1045 is great and pretty cheap. 'Jackhammer' bits are a gold mine of steel for cheap, sometimes free or next to it. The built in collar is a bonus. Bob
  21. Jock Dempsey has some anvil ideas over here... FAQs Anvils I like the plain block with a hole for punching thru. I don't use the horn on my Trenton much. I find the constantly changing radius just twists what I am trying to bend. It's easy enough to bend over the side of the anvil as long as the corners aren't so sharp that they dig in. If I ever wear out my Trenton (unlikely) I would make a block anvil. Maybe drill a 1-1/2"-2" hole in one end with a set screw to hold a straight 'horn'. It's my uneducated opinion that horns as we know them evolved to make horseshoes. For tuning up small scrolls etc it's easy to make a small 'horn' (bick?) that can be held in the vice. Bob
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