July 7, 201313 yr Title explains it, you could have any tool to USE (not an expensive one to sell ;) ) what would it be and why?
July 7, 201313 yr A proper anvil, because its the very symbol of blacksmithing, the hunk of metal is nice and all but it just doesn't feel the same without an anvil.
July 7, 201313 yr A power hammer A plasma cutter ideally cnc Chop saw Kmg belt grinder Oxford arc welder Decent pillar drill Fly press hydraulic press
July 7, 201313 yr 1. A good MIG welder 2. A magnetic base portable drill. So handy when the work is too big or heavy to get onto a drill press. 3. A big powerhammer of over 100 lb moving weight.
July 7, 201313 yr The answer depends on the individual blacksmith and their current skill and expertise. I would suggest more time and more space, to be read as any tool that speeds up the process giving you more time, and a larger building which would give you more space.
July 7, 201313 yr You can ask for all the tools in the world but if you have lost the ability to swing the hammer it ain't worth the breath of asking for it. I want my healthy spine back, I know, not asking for much am I but I sure miss forging steel.
July 7, 201313 yr I LIKE the Magic Wand Idea 2 taps on the shop & its twice the size :) Hmm 4 tap on the shop = 8000.00 sq' :D now were talk'in ! a tap in the corner walla BIG PH Oh this could be fun !! Yep like the Idea Frosty sign me up
July 8, 201313 yr My best tool would be Brian Brazeal. He would be installed in the shop and I would take out new projects every other day or so. He would have weekends off :) Dave
July 8, 201313 yr Greetings Josh, Now that's a tough question.. I down sized when I closed my professional shop BUTT a lot of my tools and equipment still found it way to my north shops . I have been told before that I have more tools than any 10 men.. WOOPS.. The President of our Michigan chapter told me once that if someone was to drop off an old washings machine in front of my drive that in the morning it would be 10 new tools.. He calls my shops Blacksmith Heaven.. I indeed have been blessed and I enjoy showing my tooling and teaching new smiths. On the other hand if I was to start taking on new commissions I sure would put an order in for one of John Larsons 150s ... Now that's a sweet hammer.. Forge on and make beautiful things Jim
July 8, 201313 yr You can ask for all the tools in the world but if you have lost the ability to swing the hammer it ain't worth the breath of asking for it. I want my healthy spine back, I know, not asking for much am I but I sure miss forging steel. You have that right Jerry, my first wave of the wand would be on my head, I miss those parts of my brain. Actually it's my vision, nerve damage has my left eye out of focus no matter how good the lenses. If I ever get that magic wand I'll whoosh on down and give your back a wish and wave. Frosty The Lucky.
July 8, 201313 yr Best thing I could think of was being able to use Danger Dillions air hammers every so often without charge. Because those hammers are glorious toys, I mean tools.
July 8, 201312 yr Author These are cool answers! keep them coming! I only asked this to get people thinking and help myself evaluate my goals, wants and needs Josh
July 8, 201312 yr Author joshua what would you have? I would like a good oxy-acetylene set, with welding brazing and cutting tips
July 8, 201312 yr More time for doing the projects I want to do, more knowledge on using the tools I already have, and knowing what tools I should forge which will save me time.
February 2, 201511 yr Fly press and power hammer, because there's so much cool stuff that can be done with them...
February 2, 201511 yr Forget the "Eye Want". You have all the Tools that you need, between your ears!!! If you want something bad enough, you will figure out 'How to Make It Happen'. Sure, you will have to make some sacrifices. Get over the Hurdle. Did you ever wonder why there are more Inventions, during War-Time????? Lots of reasons, It is called "Learning from our Miss-Stakes". :) :) Neil
February 2, 201511 yr Bigger workspace, cause it wouldn't be much good getting a 100lb power hammer or any other tool if you don't have a place to put it.
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