MarkC Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 I already posted this project, but i got some better detail pics. i've gotten enough ideas from other smiths' posts over the years . . . might as well give back what i can. I repeat that the ribbon twist is not an original design, the idea was taken from the web. Don't know the name of the smith to give credit (i cant find the photo again on google search!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkC Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 (edited) yes, I did the whole project with ths vulcan arm & hammer. Bought it to try to keep the noise down at my new shop. I like the anvil, and I'm glad I was able to judge a cast body/steel face anvil for myself, rather than listening to all the bad hype. It is much quieter and the recoil is only slightly less. Won't be throwing away the peter wright any time soon, though. I'm kind of new to smithing (3 years). This project was my first time doing many procedures and i'm pretty thrilled at the results. Total production time was about 6 weeks. Nothing like jumping into the deep end to force yourself to learn more. Edited November 5, 2009 by MarkC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thingmaker3 Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 I like what you've done with the interwoven spiral lamb's tongues. Very aesthetic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beth Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 looks great Mark - so nice to make something youre pleased with - i love the spirals too:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Nice job, I like the ribbon ends and spirals too. I have a large cast iron Fisher anvil and is much quieter than my steel/wrought iron anvil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downsfish Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Ditto on the ribbon ends and spirals. Very sharp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy478 Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 nice work. was the six weeks work time on and off or everyday? Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Browne Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Again just one word............................... nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkC Posted November 5, 2009 Author Share Posted November 5, 2009 man, thanks a lot guys, it means a lot! Randy, no not straight through, but just about. toward the end i worked 12 hour days for about 2 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fe-Wood Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Realy nice Mark, you did a great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim McCoy Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Very tasty ... really well thought out design! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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