Red Hot 77

I likey.. B)

Very impressed!
what a fantastic use of a RR spike.
did you just use a hot chisel to do the handle pattern?

Does the first photo of that anvil look photo shopped? Just seems the sky and section of trees was added to block something from view.

Thanks for the info guys.I love old tools! B)

Valve spring compressor ?

Just curious about what the (scissor tool?) was used for?Reads Model-A Ford,K-D MFG.CO. MADE LANCASTER PA.IN USA.I threw in the pics of the wrench because they were bought together.Anyone know??Age?? B)

I know what its like to loose a father Steve.I gave mine his last breath.Sorry to hear this,stay strong.My regards to you and your family.

I have put two round bushings in that just fit(O.D.of screw) over screw and thick enough to fit inside of moving jaw that meets screwbox.A good fix for now.Would not mind seeing pics Fosterob.Thanks guys. B)

Anyone know where u can get new bushings? Or do u have to machine one?It has threads inside it,I guess another bushing is threaded into it.It fits over the screw on the side of the movable jaw. B)

Nice vice! Certain English vise makers sometimes stamped identifying marks on the bell. If it's there, sometimes some wire brushing will reveal the stamps.

By the looks of the thick heel,small horn,and shape of feet,looks like a mousehole to me.Could be wrong though. Not too old though,has pritchel hole.Still old by all means. B)

Thanks Phil.Cant find any markings on post vise exept there are a series of 3 punch marks on certain parts.Any info on make or ages of both would be great.

Attended my very first auction yesterday.Left there pretty happy,auhhh LUCKY!Only reason I went was for the post vise(5"jaw).I got it for......brace yourself...$11.00!No I did not leave out a #1!!The other was listed as a "plow vise"(4"jaw).It was locked up but some PB Blaster & sweat took care of that.Loose as a goose now.Got it for $4.00. B)

Yep it is a turtle skull!Here are a few pics of mine.

After I found the weather climates I wanted the most I would definatley try to be close to a good source of coal.Scrap yards are nearly everywhere but steele suppliers aren't.If I planned my living on blacksmithing I wouldn't want to be too close to alot of artist blacksmiths either.Wish I had the option of moving you have.Good Luck! B)

Thanks fer comments guys.Unfortunately i only have the two.

On a scale from 1 to 10..... uumm.. ..i give you a 10!

What u think of these Spikes?(small ones of course.)What should i do with them?

File was around 12 inches when i started.

That is one fine looking knife.i'll be that good one day..!! :Oh,I also have a skull like that from a snapping turtle!

Tim;Bench grinder while body of snake is still straight. B)

Rat tail file snake i made awhile ago.Thought why not post .

Looks good thus far. B)

Great job JM. my favorite one is also the third one. B)

Here is my first RR spike knife.Not quite finished,needs polished and a sheath made.I think spikes are good practice for making knives.Thats probably why u see so many of them.Hope pics turned out.