Black Frog Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Finally, I got to play. I've been collecting pieces here and there over the last few months before recenlty falling off the anvil-addiction cliff, but due to my living in town with neighbors close, I haven't been able to tinker much yet. I'm in process of building a gas forge, but not completed. I've been scouring the archives here and reading tons. I had bought a little rivet-type of forge with a Buff-Co blower on it a while ago but didn't have a place to play with it. I found a heavy vise on welded tripod stand for $15 at an estate sale. I found a nice Budden anvil for a nice price. I bought a 25# bag of coal and packed in some hammers/tongs/tools I had collected, and visited my parents in northern Wisconsin this past extended weekend. Had nice warm weather, and some cold beer, and a ton of fun. My dad needed a new fire poker for his wood stove in the shop. That was my first attempt at playing as a blacksmith. Couldn't wipe the smile off my face. Then I attempted something a little more difficult for me. A new candle holder with cube twists. I'm happy with how it turned out for a total newb. I saw this idea in a thread here, and I loved the look. I blantantly stole the idea for the candle holder from member Dave Hammer in post #6 of this thread:http://www.iforgeiro...wist#entry75944 I was going from memory, and now looking at mine compared to his I notice how much more 'finished' his looks. Mine seems more like a 4yr old having a blast with some Play-Do. ;) But I had a great time. Not enough hours in the day- I had to quit at dark when I couldn't stand the mosquitos anymore. This motivates me to get my gas forge done even faster.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Frog Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 Whoops! Forgot the pic of my setup for the weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pug}{maN Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 cool man ! looks good to me, and you had a good time to boot.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken G Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 I'm sure your dad liked the fire poker. Looks like it turned out real nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Youve got a nice little set up there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Frog Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 Cute little portable setup- and not a whole lot of cash involved. The vice on the stand was $15, the forge with the Buff-Co blower was $100, and the avil was $250. ....stump was free, I just had to cut it. ;) All fits in the back of my Ranger truck, and I can do this anywhere with no electricity needed. Until I get my gas forge going for my garage, I'm limited to using the portable setup where I won't bother any neighbors with smoke. Dad loves his new fire poker, almost too nice to use it he says. Now that my mom sees some potential, she says I can put together a chandalier for her. I agreed and I'm starting to collect ideas for that. Maybe that would make a nice Christmas present. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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