highlander Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 I uploaded some pictures to the gallery. My "shop" spans three locations at the moment, seeing as I havent had the time to get a real setup going. My power tools (drill press, bench grinder, angle grinder, ect) are in one garage, my forge is currently at moya034's house along with a mousehole anvil, and a lot of my hand tools (files punches chisels) are in another garage. I think this weekend will be dedicated to restoring my post vise. After that, I will finish organizing my shop. PLEASE comment/criticize me. I need it.Random Blacksmithing - Blacksmith Photo Gallery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWooldridge Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Not sure what commentary you are seeking. Your tools look quite usable and the setup is basically personal preference and comfort. Beyond that, you are only limited to your imagination...good luck getting consolidated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Browne Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Get it together then start heating and hammering. You have everything you need for a quick start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unkle spike Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 You will not find too many critics here, we have all been there at one point starting a new shop. You will however get great value learning from our mistakes. Your start looks good, keep going. Remember in the guilds of Europe, you were not even considered for Master Class for 10 years. After 6 I can always learn, and like others I have a group of parts under my bench that were "under engineered" and didn't work out like I thought. Welcome to the Family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlander Posted August 27, 2008 Author Share Posted August 27, 2008 started restoring my free post vise today. put about two hours in it so far. the threads are good on the screw, all thats needed is derusting and a new handle!post vise restoration - Blacksmith Photo Gallery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BT Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Highlander, I would use the electrolytic rust removal process on that vise. It would be quick and a lot cleaner than trying to power wire brush all that rust off. Check this site for the recipe Electrolytic Rust Removal . I keep a tank mixed up in my shop. My son has some old Jeep trailer parts in mine now. This solution will also remove old paint and caked on grease and dirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlander Posted September 4, 2008 Author Share Posted September 4, 2008 the post vise is done..... ALMOST all i need to do is forge a handle for it, and that will be a little bit till i find the perfect piece of stock. paint is rustoleum flat black. i left the inside of the jaws unpainted, they will get rubbed with oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlander Posted September 4, 2008 Author Share Posted September 4, 2008 also, the screw end is stamped with an M. any idea on who M is? and also also, after i took these pics i realized that i forgot to put a few washers back on before taking them, so if you noticed that, you are good! they will go back on tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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