firebug Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Here are a few photos of my portable demo set up I am currently working on. I have a few more things I am going to do to it then I will paint it black. I incorporated stainless for the swing away tray including the perforated floor of it. This tray is very handy for placing your tools in as you are working on the anvil, they are always at your finger tips. I also used stainless for the tray under the anvil as well as the little water can that I made that fits under the tail of the anvil. I made a perforated basket to fit inside of it to make it easy to get the contents out. This can is filled with water and when you are doing drifting you can allow your drift to fall into the water to keep it cool. The swing away tray is also removable. The anvil, which is a Euroanvil, weighs 175 pounds which makes it easy to pick up and is not permanately attached to the stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marksnagel Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 That is one nice rig! Good job and thanks for posting. Mark<>< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Falzone Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 VERY NICE !!! Some day I too will weld like that ... I hope. Great design - love it. Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebug Posted January 31, 2011 Author Share Posted January 31, 2011 Some day I too will weld like that ... I hope. Great design - love it. Sam Thanks Sam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 "The anvil, which is a Euroanvil, weighs 175 pounds which makes it easy to pick up" That's easy for you to say!!! Nice looking set up, Firebug. Thanks for sharing the pics. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted T Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Well Done!! Nice use of stand space for accessability and forging functions! I made a copy of your stand design to use as a good example of craftsmanship and for the possably copying your design lay out for my new anvil to sit on! Thank You! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianinsa Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Very, very nice! had a bit of spare time on your hands did you ? love it Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebug Posted February 6, 2011 Author Share Posted February 6, 2011 Well I finally finished my portable forge today. Been piddling with it for a few days on and off. Here are some more photos. I managed to find a place for the 18 piece tool set I got from Hofi and well as places for tongs, hammers, brushes, nail header etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted T Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Wow!!!!! - I will say it again!! "Inspirational to say the least!" Ted Throckmorton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZIG Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 That's a.pretty set up you got. Looks like the way I'd want my stuff to look. But Never get it there. I guess when you do demos you gotta keep everything close and in one spot. I've thought about setting my trailer up with a coal Forge And gas too. And go to some of these festivals around here and then stay on the trailer to work. So I ain't gotta handle it all off and on again. But unable to do much Cause of injury. But out to go ahead and follow your lead and get my ducks in a row. Seeing how I can tote heavy stuff Now. Without major pain. That 200+ pound anvil is unforgiving to me. Pushing 160lbs. Thanks For the ideas. Great work. Looks terrific Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebug Posted February 11, 2011 Author Share Posted February 11, 2011 Thanks for the complements. Believe it or not none of that stuff gets in the way. I will be doing my first demo with it tomorrow at the Montgomery Forge Group meeting. I am going to do the cork screw/bottle opener that I learned from Hofi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Hey Zig. Use a two wheel cart to move that anvil around. I know that you can't lift it with the cart, but you can get it to its location with one. That's what I do. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marksnagel Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Wow! That is something that I would expect to see in a catalog as "The complete Blacksmith Tool set" Really beautiful work. Mark<>< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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