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this is a great tool. I am interested to find out when they are for sale!

Nice job! Definitely looks stout!

I would be interested in your taper volume formula. Always interested to find new ways to calculate tapers.

Alot of interesting elements, very nice piece.

I can't upload pictures since i don't have my computer, but i will get some up soon. Brian

ok, i threw a yellow hot piece of 8 inch by one inch square under the anyang 88 today and the numbers came out as .651 for five blows, and .405 for ten blows, this was two inch section (accross the die). Keep in mind that this machine is only two weeks old, and i just have it bolted to the 4 inch slab with a piece of 3/4 plywood underneath. This machine hits hard, scale bounces up from the floor at every blow. I need to pour a foundation because i can feel the powerloss with the 4 inch slab. James Johnson was great to deal with, and he was the deciding factor for me to buy this machine, he stands by his equipment.

I got an Anyang 88, I'm interested to see the results, count me in Sam! I really like this hammer! Thing runs like a striped ape! I Don't think it can beat bionic Blu though!

Very clean roses. That bouquet will get the ladies' attention everytime! (null)

I always rivet the tenon to tighten the petals so they don't move as they are being formed. (null)

Very nice Postleg. I like the finish. (null)

Hi Shane, I have moved home to Utah, i grew up in park city and have set up a shop in Heber City. I will be submitting my membership application to the BFC soon. I look forward to meeting some new faces here in Utah! Brian

I am really struggling with this, Grant contributed so much wisdom to this forum and to the NWBA forum. He gave so freely of his humor and wisdom. Rarely did you find a thread on either forum where Grant had not contributed a great deal of info. Rest in peace Grant. (null)

WHAT? This is terrible news. I pray this information is incorrect. He will be sorely missed. (null)

I missed this thread somehow. Michael you are an inspiration! Simply amazing work. (null)

Thanks Clinton. I'll check that out.

yeah, the say mak looks like a nice machine, i am very impressed with James Johnson, and his representation of the Anyang product. As i understand it, say mak is represented by someone other than ozark? Maybe this has been changed again? I know a year or so ago i read a post that someone in the northwest took over as the say mak distributor. Ozark still has them on their site. I tried getting in touch with Ozark for an anvil, and got some mixed messages, they were probably reconfiguring things.

Does anyone currently have an anyang 88? I am set to purchase one from James Johnson. I have done quite a bit of research but i value the opinions on this forum. Seems to be a great machine. James is great to deal with and i know he stands behind the product. This is the largest i can afford, and i am not interested in a hammer "project". I am aware i can find one "cheaper", but i am interested in purchasing a new, reliable machine and not have any surprises in the future. Thanks for any advice. Brian

My mother was big into the equestrian area of things here as well. I am equally excited and nervous about starting a business because I have a lot to learn. It will sure be nice doing what I love, but I will need to make sure I market myself. (null)

Thank you so much Ted! I already have quite a few contacts in the area since I grew up in Park City. I have already been asked to do some work for some folk who are building here and their builder and designer are elated that some one is nearby to do metalwork. (null)

You have my deepest sympathies. I am so sorry for your loss. Brian

Jesse, Glad to see you running that hammer! When i visited your shop to look at that beast i knew you'd get her going. It was an interesting experience to tour the shop in Long Beach. Did you move that hammer to a different shop? That hammer came out of Bethlehem Steel right? Good to see it kept alive. Brian

Larry, I am so sorry for your loss. I missed this thread because i have been off the computer for a while, while moving. I am so sorry Larry. You have always been an integral part of this forum with your generosity towards others. I didn't mean to bring this thread back if it causes pain, i just felt i owed a reply in this topic beacuse i have so much respect for you as a person, and a metal worker. Hang tough Brian

Thanks Mark! Kind of daunting, i am just a guy who loves working metal. I am feeling a bit scared and overwhelmed at the moment. Setting up a shop and trying to make a living has the great potential to either crush my dreams or make me rise to my potential. I am suddenly faced with the fact that i know very little about blacksmithing! Even a very small chance to do what i love and make a bit of coin will be worth it. The start up cost is minimal and i keep telling myself (to try to keep the pressure at bay) that i can always keep the shop as a hobby and pick up odd jobs elsewhere if things get tough. Nuge, I grew up in Park City. Heber is close by, and still seems to have the small town feel. Unfortunately it is most likely to be a dusty christmas. Not much snow. Alta is an amazing place to ski or snowboard! I am hoping for some big storms. I ski patrolled at Park City a long time ago, that year was a record snow year, i was lucky to be on avalanche patrol a bunch! Brian

Yeah Nuge, There are some small business fabricators that may be customers. The intent is not to work for large suppliers. Just to get a bit of work while figuring out a niche. (null)

Yes I am in Heber, my shop is off 189 just up from deer creek. (null)