geothermguy Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 I've been attempting to setup a home smithy shop for 40 years. When I was a young guy scouring the desert area around Mojave, CA with my buddies, I came across a repair shop at the Silver Queen Mine, just south of Mojave. I remember popping my head in and saw several workers swinging hammers down on a bent glowing red rod, hammering it straight. The anvil is what caught my eye. 28 years later, I was doing some work for oil companies in Bakersfield, CA and was reading a local classified and came across an ad for "an old anvil". I called the number listed and arranged to see it. The gent explained that he got it from the Silver Queen Mine blacksmith shop. Needless to say, I paid too much and lugged it away. I have moved numerous times and it always moved with me. About 25 years ago, I purchased an unused cavalry hand crank portable forge blower with legs and a tuyere smothered in cosmoline. These items have also moved with me, in anticipation of setting up the shop. Now, I am retired and am looking to find a home for the blower and tuyere. The anvil is a lifetime keeper. I enjoy reading the entries. Keep them coming. Mojave Roadkill Cafe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
781 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Welcome to the group Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck in Ms Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Welcome, now don't rush into this craft, slow down and take your time. :) Do you have any markings on that blower? I ask because I am gathering parts to an old calvery box I have and information is slow and hard to come by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old N Rusty Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Have you got a pic of that anvil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backwoods Blacksmith Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Welcome to the craft. I live near Sutherlin. Intrested in getting together? PM me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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