ralphy Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 I hope I do this right. Some have asked for some pics of my homemade forge equiptment. If I did this right, there should be an anvil, coal forge,& gas forge, and a paper towel holder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Dean Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 What thickness steel did you use for your anvil? I am in the process of fabricating my anvil now. When I'm done mine should be around 200Lbs. The only thing I haven't worked out is making the horn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted T Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 I am always impressed with craftsman who builds their own tools and equipment. The satisfaction of using tools I fashioned multiplies the feeling of accomplishment each time I produce a product with them. My dilemma is that all I want to do is make more tools for my self. If I was to join a 12 step program, I would have to introduce myself in the following manner: “Hello”, my name is TED. “I AM A TOOL JUNKIE”, and I don’t want to stop! Ralphy thanks for sharing your photo’s with us. Proof is in the pudding. I like your towel holder. Dr. Dean, I hope you will share photos of your anvil development in progress. Be safe! Ted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphy Posted February 1, 2007 Author Share Posted February 1, 2007 Thank you for your kind comments and questions. Dr.Dean,the anvil was made from scrap from a former job, the main body is 2"x 6,1/2"x 20" to the tip of horn and 1"x 6,1/2"x14" side plates making a 4" wide body,the top is 1"x 5,1/2"x14" and the feet are 1,1/4"x 4"x8"plate. the weight? i dunno,,heavy, 100-150 lbs. I made my equipment because,i was interested in the craft, but I felt if I purchased an anvil and other tools and turned out to not like or do well, then I would have wasted money. So Ted, I been working at it for a little over a year and I do enjoy making differant things and this site and another called Anvil Fire, have been inspiring and educational . thanks for allowing me chatter on Ralphy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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