John Martin Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 This is the back of it. I am still working on the front. The brown pieces are tool hangers that come from the ceiling. Blue circles are the water buckets. And the rest is self explanatory. Will be posting the front of the shop soon. CnC??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Pook Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 I wouldn't want the water buckets right next to the anvils. I like to be able to walk right around my anvil so i can use it in anyway needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Martin Posted October 9, 2007 Author Share Posted October 9, 2007 I just put them there for now. Just to get everything set. Then we will adjust it all to fit our needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primtechsmith Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 The shop that I am an apprentice in is laid out in a very deliberate format. The forge, anvil, post vise, etc is placed in a semi circle so all of your components are about a half step away and you are not losing heat taking extra unwanted steps. The area around the vise and anvil are open to be able to move around it for bigger projects and multiple people(striking). The first photo is of Doug Merkel demonstrating at the owner's forge at our last meeting. Notice the placement and area allowed to work. Behind Doug is the hand cranked blower and under it is the slack tub... The second photo is me striking for Doug making his tomahawk...the set up allows us to move around the work area as needed. I hope this may help in your decisions on setting up the shop. Peyton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Martin Posted October 9, 2007 Author Share Posted October 9, 2007 Holy xxxx, how big is that anvil???? And how much did it cost him, that's the size of a small child. I like the setup, might consider changing mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Salvati Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Dang Peyton looks like Dad got the anvil in place! That thing is a monster, never seen one like it thanks for those pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat pete Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 I am planning to mount my post vice on a 6x6 tube welded on a 3/8th x 3'x2' steel plate with a 18x24 3/8th welded plate on top of the tube. The idea is to stand on the plate when I use the vice. I cant put bolts in the floor. I was thinking I may want to put some diagonals on the tube to add strength on the verticle. Like webbing. I dont weld yet so I have to get this done. Do you think this will be sturdy enuff? I dont see me working on extremely large pieces of steel. FP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian C. Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 I have a most serious case of "anvil envy". If I had that one and you had a feather we would both be tickled. (LOL) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Martin Posted October 9, 2007 Author Share Posted October 9, 2007 That anvil looks like 944lb and must be like $7000 dollars. That thing is incredible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primtechsmith Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 1245 pounds.....Refflinghaus. It is a great tool to have and use in the shop. But the size of the anvil is not what is so important...it is the usability of what you have to work with and how you set it up to get the full workable potential out of whatever you have. FP- I have a similar set up for the post vise I demoed with at Quad State. Having it mounted where I could stand on it was perfect. Good Idea! Peyton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valentin Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 I am going to get one too It's charming... maybe at a cheaper price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Martin Posted October 9, 2007 Author Share Posted October 9, 2007 I wnat to get one to, but have find a way to get one that's less that $2000. But is there any other way that I can improve my forge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primtechsmith Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 You can get a 500 pound euroanvil for less than 2 grand... go to Blacksmith Supply I know the owner of the company and he is a good guy. He just got a shipment of euros in recently...may want to check with him if interested. Peyton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Martin Posted October 9, 2007 Author Share Posted October 9, 2007 Where does he order from, because he is just re-selling correct? The price is $3100. Not under $2000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primtechsmith Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 hmm....the price as listed by euroanvils website which he hosts and sells for is: 500 lb $1,375.00 here is the link. Euroanvils Peyton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psilogen Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 was that 1200# thing designed for forging ironclad ships or something? it is ridiculous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Martin Posted October 9, 2007 Author Share Posted October 9, 2007 Good question. But anyhow, does anyone think that the main forge is too big for three people using at the same time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 M.Brothers, (hopefully not Mark Brothers I knew back in OKC) lay out your forge using playground chalk on a parking lot. Now get several people with 5-10" piece of steel to mime working at the forge. If they can do so without endangering others then you are good to go. It doesn't take much of a project to need long starting pieces, spirals, bends, etc eat stock quickly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Martin Posted October 9, 2007 Author Share Posted October 9, 2007 okay. will do. it's not mark. just cheking some stuff out right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat pete Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 well What a night, we inally are getting some rain, met Randy McDaniels, and spoke to Peyton all with in an hr. Coincidence city. Got my post vice set up and its killer. I will try and get some pics up so you can see the smithy. Will be going to Amelia. Tomorrow it time to make sparks FP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Stegmeier Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Peyton I would have to set that thing on the floor to get it to the right height;-) It is a dead sexy anvil though... Did you father-law order it new, or did he have to find it... Just curious in case I get the opportunity to squander my inheiratence before my mother does;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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