Dustin Quade Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Ok so I have been looking for a swage block for some time now and finally i have the money for one to boot. I found this guy selling 4 brand new fresh cast swage blocks and i want to get one but i just want to make sure its not something im going to regret down line like if i had purchased a cast iron anvil or something. He is asking $340 canadian which seems like a good deal to me. The add reads These swage blocks are new castings from a good grade of cast iron. Size: 12-1/4 x 7-1/2 x 3-1/2” thick. 65 lbs Swage Block Notes: You will have to do some light grinding on the swage block at the parting line. The as-cast edges need to be radius ground as well before use. The amount of grinding and polishing you do is your choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Current price from the blacksmithing group that has them made is $150 plus shipping. Where are you located ? Makes a difference as to the shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Quade Posted January 11, 2016 Author Share Posted January 11, 2016 Im located in ontario canada. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McPherson Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Salt Fork Craftsmen in Oklahoma. Know anybody going to the Gulf Coast fleeing the snow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Quade Posted January 12, 2016 Author Share Posted January 12, 2016 Unfortunately i dont, shipping kills everything for me from the states, i wanted to order 100 rivets and the shipping quote was 36 bucks. Of course the dollar being super low right now doesn't help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matto Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 That block would cost $238 here buy doing the conversion. .70 Canadian to $1 us. $88 shipping seems high but I have no clue. If you want one contact salt forks and get a cone to maybe you could get a better deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxFire Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 This might be a little bit closer/more affordable, http://www.newenglandblacksmiths.org/membership.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Quade Posted January 12, 2016 Author Share Posted January 12, 2016 13 hours ago, matto said: That block would cost $238 here buy doing the conversion. .70 Canadian to $1 us. $88 shipping seems high but I have no clue. If you want one contact salt forks and get a cone to maybe you could get a better deal I know that shipping cost might seem crazy but honestly $88 is lower than any quotes I got. UPS quoted $105 USD and the estimate from the blacksmith depot of standard international shipping was $200 USD. I don’t know what the issue is but it seems like when they get to Canada they need to load the cargo onto horse and buggy and hire some guards to fend off all the highway men. Thanks for all of the alternate solutions though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notownkid Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Shipping is getting ridiculous and I'm sure is effecting the economy, if it is too much I don't order, resume others do as well. At Christmas a well meaning lady sent us a qt of VT Maple syrup nice of her but she knows my son makes 500 gal a yr. and I don't need more. Anyways she spent $29.95 for a qt PLUS $20. shipping. so now at $49.95, I get a gal from my son for .05c more. So I repackaged it, marked it books (syrup disappears in a Nano sec. if labeled such) and reshipped to my daughter & Grandkids in MO for another $20. $70 for a QT of Syrup. I told her to not share it with anyone who thinks Vermont Maid is good! The Swage block from New England Blacksmiths I won one a few years ago works well. There are a couple places to Pickup if one is coming to New England, one in Maine and on the VT/MASS Border, maybe NH as well. Smuggle it back across the border? See it now 2 yrs for smuggling a swage block! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedefiddle Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Talk to John Newman in Hamilton, he makes them. No Duty!! You can pick one up at any OABA meeting, no freight!! John is a regular on this Forum. Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Quade Posted January 12, 2016 Author Share Posted January 12, 2016 43 minutes ago, swedefiddle said: Talk to John Newman in Hamilton, he makes them. No Duty!! You can pick one up at any OABA meeting, no freight!! John is a regular on this Forum. Neil Thanks for the advice Neil, thats actually not the first time i have heard his name. Im currently waiting for a response from OABA about my application to sign up. In the mean time i have contacted him and hope to hear back soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSW Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 1 hour ago, notownkid said: Smuggle it back across the border? See it now 2 yrs for smuggling a swage block! That's not a swage block, it's additional vehicle ballast to gain traction in the snow and ice. Also doubles as a handy door stop in high wind conditions... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Will that fit into a USPS Flat Rate box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notownkid Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 it makes a good weight to use for arm and shoulder exercise. It would be close to fitting a USPS rate box. Will have to check. Traction assistance that's a great idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netman Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 My buddy from Winchester, Ontario just left my home in Indiana a few hours ago. Shame I did not see this sooner we could have got one up to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Quade Posted January 13, 2016 Author Share Posted January 13, 2016 11 hours ago, netman said: My buddy from Winchester, Ontario just left my home in Indiana a few hours ago. Shame I did not see this sooner we could have got one up to you. Fate...she is a cruel mistress. It would have been great and i appreciate the thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Quade Posted January 13, 2016 Author Share Posted January 13, 2016 21 hours ago, swedefiddle said: Talk to John Newman in Hamilton, he makes them. No Duty!! You can pick one up at any OABA meeting, no freight!! John is a regular on this Forum. Neil You are awesome thanks for that advice, just saved me from a purchase of regret. John is the way to go. Thanks very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironwolfforgeca Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 for my 2 cents I have one of thoughts AND there Great !!! very useful forms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Quade Posted January 15, 2016 Author Share Posted January 15, 2016 Alroghty everyone i habe acquired my new 60lb swage block. Thanks for all the advice and help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matto Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Dustin great block. Does the other side have anything? I like the salt forks but that is a great block, might have to get one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedefiddle Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Good Morning, Dustin John makes very good Tools and Equipment. I don't have one, I have a couple or so. Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Quade Posted January 15, 2016 Author Share Posted January 15, 2016 12 hours ago, matto said: Dustin great block. Does the other side have anything? I like the salt forks but that is a great block, might have to get one. Yep other side has a really big bowl an odd shape and a large flat cup. I also attached an image of the leaf swage stake i got from him while i was there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matto Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Ya nice block and nice stake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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