pinetar Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Hello I am new here and seem to be interested in blacksmithing. I have no tools at the moment but pounding out some copper has started me to look around. These pics are from a private farm museum in a tinners shed.MobileMe Gallery I would like to find an anvil. I do have some miniature RR track about 2" high that i might prepare for that purpose. Gary/ N. Ohio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 The hand cranked tools in the pictures are for forming beads, and wire edges on sheetmetal parts. I have the same tools myself. You need to figure out what type of smithing you want to do, then get the proper sized , and type of equipment. You wouldn't want to get a 300# anvil to do small work, nor try doing large work on a 50# anvil. Welcome to the board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw223 Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Gary- the hand cranked tools come in handy for copper work- if your using sheet. I've got 14 different ones in my shop now, but only really use about 2-3 of them regularly. the stakes are good for small work. My anvil is only 90 lbs, not big enough for everything, but I only paid 50 bucks for it! Remember, almost anything you find could become trade stock down the road, and if you can use it for a project or two, even better. I hate getting rid of any tool, because you just never know. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 There is a 75-100 # anvil in Montville, an anvil in Thompson, a Vulcan in Mansfield, an anvil in New Brighton, a 98# Peter Wright in Monroe MI, a 170# in Lenox Mi, all within 2 hours drive. Use the Thomas Powers Applied Anvil Acquisition Technique and I am sure you can find something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragons lair Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Glenn my map says about 200 miles and 3 1/2 hrs Strongville to Lenox? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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