Karn3 Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 I did well this year! Here's what I got: '> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chinobi Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 So far I have gotten a chocolate crescent wrench, and a copy of Jim Hirasoulas' The Complete Bladesmith :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmall Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 I got Mark Aspery's Volume III (signed by Mark) and a cordless Dewalt 20V Grinder. Good stuff. But, most importantly, I got to be with my family and celebrate the reason for the season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptree Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 I got a Variable freq drive from my wife, on a coupon which she listed as a "thing-a-ma bob for your drill press" :) And my 3 surviving children all at home, happy healthy and safe. What more could a Father ask for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsoldat Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Nothing much in my stocking, Fontanini anvil was a little to heavy for Santa to ship I guess. But my wife is super pleased. found a cheap wire basket and made a handle for it. She'd been looking for an egg basket all summer :) as a bonus all the hens have laid an egg so fresh toads in the holes for breakfast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
781 Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Karma3 are you doing trench art with the old brass shell case. Someone on the east coast got blacksmith dvds from his daughter in law from Florida. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakesshop Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Did real good! My wife got me David Einhorn's book on Cilil War Blacksmithing AND a 4 1/2# hammer (#39) from Dave Custer at Fiery Furnace Forge. Gave it a try making a couple of things for my daughter who visiting from SoCal. It really moves material! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nankbrown1227 Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Not really blackamithing related but I got a completely restored 1932 Emil J barber chair! And the fiance did pick up a small paper weight anvil for the office! But most of all I got to spend Christmas eve in church and Christmas day with the families! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenskpr Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 12lb, 3lb, 2lb, and a few more books than these. Making handles this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnie Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 My wifey got me Mark Aspery's vol 3 Joinery book and the Toby Hickmans Power Hammer techniques dvd. And a banging christmas dinner too. Happy New Year to anyone reading this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 Finally aquired a copy of the archaeology report on the roman fort at inchuthil in Scotland. Imagine excavating a pit containing in the region of 10 tons of iron nails? Merry Xmas all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeshow Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 6" 1/2 horse buffer and a 6" bench vice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Coke Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 Greetings All, You all should have as great of a wife as mine... A signed Hofi hammer that she purchased from a very nice person from IFI.. I wish you all well Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basher Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 I got a pair of Bose sound cancelling headphones to wear when I grind....... Ah the sweet sound of silence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Rabbit Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 I got 3 books. The art of blacksmithing by bealer, the travelling forge, and a museum of early American tools. Also got a humorous blacksmithing bumper sticker that I can't remember what it says at the moment. It's only 13 days til my birthday also so no telling what I'll get then. Love my girl and her family. ~The Mad Rabbit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazeyladyfarms Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 I got an I pad mini so I can read this form and more easer than on my I phone . And a lot of great family time with my two grand sons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB T Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Got a 2" X 48" Kalamazoo belt sander, should be a great addition to the shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 I got a Kindle Fire, shirts, new Carhart jacket, a bunch of cool stocking stuffers and a crocheted hat from the daughter in law that is a superb representation of a Hoplite helmet. That one tickles my happy more than the other stuff it sure put her at the top of my birthday goody list. Well, right behind Deb of course. Outstanding Christmas at our place. May this be the best new year ever and may it be the least of those to come. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GNJC Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 I was given a Cole Drill! Not a surprise, because I had to find it, order it and get is shipped over here from the US... but it was nice to be asked if there was a special tool I really wanted. Owen, how effective are those headphones? I've read some good reviews, but the only chance I've had to try a pair was in a shop without much 'real' noise around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basher Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 I was given a Cole Drill! Not a surprise, because I had to find it, order it and get is shipped over here from the US... but it was nice to be asked if there was a special tool I really wanted. Owen, how effective are those headphones? I've read some good reviews, but the only chance I've had to try a pair was in a shop without much 'real' noise around. I tried the around ear ones in america, they were great but a bit risky to have exposed full time in a workshop (for the cost of them). I have been using sony noise cancelling ones and they were good . the bose in ear ones seem amazing so far (completly wash out a hair dryer up close) into the workshop today to try them out against the grinder . spotify and sound cancelling headphones change grinding from a task into a road trip..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Studio LTD Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 I got some clients to pay me. LOLZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lloe01 Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 I got a small one-ton arbor, and just got home from San Antonio to visit my daughter and my grandsons. I have a great wife who lets me blacksmith and had a great Christmas. I hope everyone else did too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Special Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Got a new angle grinder, and some scrap iron. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wroughton Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Santa cheered me up with a first edition of the PRACTICAL METAL WORKERS ASSISTANT by Oliver Byrne. I've been packing it around like a little kid with a puppy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Direwolf Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Well I got a puppy. Long story short my favorite dog who is my avatar died after a two year battle with degenerative myelopathy this spring. I was quite upset. I guess my Vet loves us cause she took in a 9 month old puppy who was hit by a car and set to be euthanized. They reconstructed his shoulder then gave him to me! He is a lovely dog and loves to be in the shop! He gets on well with my other three so never a dull moment and he brings me great joy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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