kevan Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Upon entering a property in the vicinity of a house in the country which my wife and I recently bought for the purposes of retirement we discovered a veritable trove of goodies worthy of capturing on digital imagery and sharing with the folk of iforgeiron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lionel h Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Man what a gold mine !! Any chance you can get your hands on any of that great stuff ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Have you talked to the property owner yet? Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpencerDirks Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 xxxx xxxx That is unbelievable. I wish you luck in obtaining all those lovely goodies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou L Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 Wow. It's a graveyard of immortal steel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urthman Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevan Posted October 23, 2016 Author Share Posted October 23, 2016 I have indeed met and spoken to the owner. When I enquired as to the possibility of ownership of some of the stuff changing hands, he just looked at me with a quizzical expression and didn,t even bother to answer. Also there but not pictured are two 750 lbs swage blocks, a 500 pound Peter Wright anvil, 4 Brooks anvils between 190 and 300lbs, a power hammer of about 250 pound tup weight, about 400 assorted tongs, numerous other smaller anvils, work tables 4 or 5 meters long by 25mm (1 inch) thick and a plethora of other stuff that would cause many members of this site to palpitate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpencerDirks Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 That's too bad! Hopefully he uses some of it rather than just letting it rust! That's some pretty unbelievable gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 If the current owner will to allow you to become a care taker of some of that stuff, offer him use of the equipment at any time you are home. Or ask if he would like to adopt a slightly older child such as yourself. (grin) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaughnT Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Love that riveted band on the anvil stump! Too bad you can't buy the stuff, but at least the environment is conducive to outdoor storage and the stuff doesn't look to be in too bad a shape. Keep a keen eye on the obituaries and maybe you'll have better luck at the estate sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAG Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Keeping an eye on the obituaries is a great idea. But, may I suggest not waiting for an estate sale, but, swooping in soon after his demise, and offering the next of kin a fair price to take it off their hands. It also may to your benefit to be on friendly terms with the bloke. He might change his mind and sell. SLAG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paradox1559 Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 I see potential for stunning photography In its current untouched beauty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kozzy Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 I had to buy a second mop to take care of all the drool I was making. Wow--with just those few pictures, everywhere you look there is something interesting to see. Even that wooden work block in the foreground of the first photo has an interesting forged binding. Anyone know if the table for the post-vice is a factory table designed specifically for the vice rather than something done after the fact? I'd be interested in seeing a better photo of what was done there or an original ad showing one. Pirate treasure...from Blackbeardsmith the pirate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevan Posted October 26, 2016 Author Share Posted October 26, 2016 7 hours ago, paradox1559 said: I see potential for stunning photography In its current untouched beauty Undoubtedly, as a bit of a hack photographer, the next time I am there I will do just as you suggest. 7 hours ago, Kozzy said: I had to buy a second mop to take care of all the drool I was making. Wow--with just those few pictures, everywhere you look there is something interesting to see. Even that wooden work block in the foreground of the first photo has an interesting forged binding. Anyone know if the table for the post-vice is a factory table designed specifically for the vice rather than something done after the fact? I'd be interested in seeing a better photo of what was done there or an original ad showing one. Pirate treasure...from Blackbeardsmith the pirate. I am of the opinion that the table to the vice is original. I recall seeing another post vice with the same table near to the one shown in the picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 1 hour ago, kevan said: as a bit of a hack photographer , , , The difference between a photographer and a good photographer is not the amount of photos you take, but the amount of photos you throw away, keeping only the good ones for others to see. (grin) Take as many photos as the digital card will allow. Use the camera to record everything, then move in close for the details. You never know if this is your last opportunity to take photos, or if you see something in the background that will become of interest to you at a later date. Digital is cheap, so take lots of photos while you have the opportunity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McPherson Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Kozzy: like this? Sold by Matchless Antiques a while back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevan Posted October 26, 2016 Author Share Posted October 26, 2016 10 hours ago, Glenn said: The difference between a photographer and a good photographer is not the amount of photos you take, but the amount of photos you throw away, keeping only the good ones for others to see. (grin) Take as many photos as the digital card will allow. Use the camera to record everything, then move in close for the details. You never know if this is your last opportunity to take photos, or if you see something in the background that will become of interest to you at a later date. Digital is cheap, so take lots of photos while you have the opportunity. Sage advise Glenn. It is always good practise to delete the rubbish and file the good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kozzy Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 9 hours ago, John McPherson said: Kozzy: like this? Sold by Matchless Antiques a while back. Thanks--looks similar. I've been paying attention to the several threads on independent mounts for post vices and it looks like an interesting option. Nothing there that one couldn't easily do with a plasma cutter to emulate the old school version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McPherson Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Found an old Wilkinson ad (1904) with the vise and table combo in question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 I see Wilkinson called them Black Staple Vises, well those anyway. I wonder how many other things they were called. Anybody? I call them "post" or "leg" vises. now I see "Staple" vise. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McPherson Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Three levels of quality for anvils and vises: Black (or rough as-forged finish), Bright (or polished finish) or Best Warranted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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