ThomasPowers Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Some folks love depressions and others through holes. As I have dishing forms and bolster plates I would be more interested in the edge shapes my current block has arcs on two sides and half hexes on one side and V's on the last side that seem to do well with my forging. Though anything I do a lot of seems to drive making a bottom swage for my anvil to handle it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Swage blocks are one of those items like a cone mandrel that everyone wants , even if they don't have a use for one. My Dad torched our block out on a CNC torch at the community college. We could buy scrap plate that was 2" thick for ten cents a pound. We were going to drill the smaller holes, but never got around to it - and that shows how much it was needed..... . IIRC the upper right square was one of the hardy hole sizes. Angles I believe were 60 and 90 degrees If I was making one I would concentrate on the edge shapes like Thomas. 60 degree will do triangular or hex depending on how deep you drive it. The 90's will do Square , 45x45x90 triangles, or octagon if not driven all the way down. As for depressions. They are only good if they are exactly what you want - too many variables, plus how many people make spoons? I just use a stump for the few spoons I have made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 The through holes, round or square, are excellent for putting a piece of pipe, angle iron, etc into and using it as a handle to flip or move the swage block. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timber Ridge Forge Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Yeah I personally prefer multiple shapes cut completely threw when it come to a block I found ones with depression shapes for spoons or bowls aren’t as useful my wood stump is good enough for those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PogyForgeWorks Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 I designed and cast an anvil from adi ductile and got the same response from the same guy. He told me it was crap and I had no business trying to make or sell them. We added some to the adi formula to get us a little bit harder end product. But myself and other Smith's have pounded steel on this and said it was a pleasure. So just take negative nancies with a grain of salt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Welcome to IFI Pogy. Have you read this yet? It will help you get the best out of the forum. READ THIS FIRST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branson1369 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Anyone have contact info for Holland Anvils other than FB? I avoid FB but really interested in more on Holland thx in advance for help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 The Owner is a member here, PM him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branson1369 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 I did read and I did PM but given the less than 50% response of timely PM in my experience across numerous forums. I thought I would ask other members for help. If this is not an appropriate approach to ask for help please advise and I will never take that approach again Respectfully Branson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Welcome to IFI Branson... I suggest reading this to get the best out of the forum. READ THIS FIRST 5 hours ago, Branson1369 said: thx in advance for help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 6 hours ago, Branson1369 said: I did read and I did PM (the owner of Holland anvils) but given the less than 50% response of timely PM in my experience across numerous forums. I thought I would ask other members for help. You posted 6 hours ago and got an immediate response to your post on the site. I have always had very quick responses from Holland anvils by PM and email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branson1369 Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 I found an avenue via the web to communicate with the owner of Holland Anvils other than FB and what a polite, knowledgeable professional. I suspect given his obvious commitment to customers the product is likely outstanding. His product given that interaction is now one of the top anvils in consideration for my shop up fit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 7 hours from your question to contacting the owner of Holland Anvils. Thank you for your follow up post. His commitment to his customers and their needs is very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foundryguy Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 Branson, It was good talking with you! I sign on here at least once a week but typically get an email if i receive a message so i try to respond quickly. I appreciate everyone's support. Buy American! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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