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Rcrew

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  • Location
    Pontotoc Mississippi
  • Biography
    I thank God for His mercy and grace in my life
  • Interests
    The only hobbie I ever had that paid, Blacksmithing
  • Occupation
    I have been a full time gunsmith for the last 28 years. just started blacksmith in the last 8 years,
  1. One thing that I have noticed around the smithing community is that most are more than willing to help and teach you. For that I am thankful to all who have helped over the years, but I have noticed that that some think that their way is the only way and when ask they say because that the way I do it. With Brian when he tells you that is the way he does he can tell you why and what the advantage of doing it that way. I learn so much from Brian and Lyle over the last few years about moving metal with the least amount of effort. Can't say thanks enough. A lesson is well worth the money. You will come away with enough tools to more than pay for the lesson.
  2. It's Christmas time again. We will be there first thing Thruday morning. Me and John will have a load of 51/60 like always
  3. See y'all Thruday around lunch. Looking forward to seeing everybody Me and John will have a load of 51-60 again.
  4. We will be there and we have anvil, vice and some more 5160 that we are bringing to sell. You got two great demonstrators.
  5. Great job, many many hours of work there. I would hate to be your grinder.
  6. Eight years ago I couldn't spell blacksmith, now I are one, Maybe.
  7. You could take up engraving and or copper work. I got it hand forged needles. I would hang on to it I have one that I use for a good many things. Used it for making a copper madalion the other day. Tools big or small we like them all.
  8. Outstanding Bill I wish I had thought of putting a heal on mine like that. Looks great.
  9. You are right Dragons Lair it's alot cheaper to buy an anvil, and we will next time. Now we know we can do it. Some things you just got to see if you can do.
  10. It had a swag in the face and the corners where rounded off.
  11. This maynot be what you are looking for, but the frist written record of a blacksmith is Genegis 4:22 The old boys name was Tubalcain. Check it out.
  12. No chipping at all, we let the second anvil cool alittle quicker than the first. We have both anvil several hours now with no problem.
  13. Here is a link to one of the anvils that me and Johnny have repaired. Mostly Johnny. http://picasaweb.google.com/smithing3006/RebuildingAnAnvil# We pre heated to 400 degrees then used a stoody 2110 to build up to within one or two passes. Then used stoody 1105 to hard surface. Then cooled slowly in (I don know how to spell vermiculite) for 24 hours. After that we spent about 14 hours grinding, using a strait edge for a guide.
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