We're reminded of it every day by retailers (who else). It's coming! What do you want for christmas, blacksmith-wise? Pick your top three, or a few if they are specific tools. I'm interested to hear what you guys have to say :)

well, some new steel,and coal,and maybe a power hammer- but thats asking a lot...j

steel , coke & a electrican to come wire up my shop ( not askin' for much )


Dale Russell

Well there is two lists, the realistic one
A pick up truck of Coal
A cone I could put in my vice
A trip to the salvage hard to pick up some heavy plate steel

Then there is the "you want what???" list
A Shop!!!
A power hammer
A swage block and stand

One large cone mandrel, just 1 Santa really just 1.....

My list includes a 5cwt Brooks, a No4 fly press, and a lifetime supply of coke from the ovens in Ebw Vale. And while we're at it, I want to be able to nail jello to the ceiling, all these things have an equal chance!
And for the South Pole Santa (from Australia), I'd like:- Kevin Wilson to write a Blacksmiths anthem, a chance for England to win the Ahes, and a lifetimes supply of Castlemain 4x. These stand about as much chance too.
Paul.
It's not over... Untill we Win!!!

Lysdexik, oof, that's a moniker and a half. Kevin who? and England win the wha??? Castlemain 4x?? And what do you rub all this Castlemain 4x on? And man, you really lost me on that one.

Oh, and by the way, Please, Santy, bring me a handful of inspiration, a good bit of time and a grunge load of square stock as I do so love doing the twisty stuff. Amen. PLAY BALL!

A happy and a merry to all. The leftover turkey went out to the cats last night.

Ironrosefarms
IForgeIron > Tailgating > cones

The treadle hammer I really really need...
A quench tub warmer....
and time to feed my addiction, lots and lots of time.

Hi Harry
I also have a list for the African santa, A potjie, a lifetimes supply of Mrs Balls, and a similar supply of Tusker premium. I got the moniker 'cos I still can't spell dislexyc, dixliscic, that bloody word that means you can't psell!!
Tusker and Castlemain are both beers, Mrs balls chutney is the finest condiment on the face of the planet, and the rest you'll have to google.
Is inspiration sold by the pound or by the yard?
Paul
Its not over... Untill we Win!!!

For Christmas, I want
1.A post vise (This one might actually happen!)
2.A bigger anvil (who doesn't?)
3.A bellows (I can dream, right?)
4.A new [bigger] shop (If only!).
5.A forge with a chimney that ACTUALLY vents smoke .

Wow. I am definitely asking too much!:D

ONE OF THEESE - I'D SETTLE FOR A 100LB

Blacksmith Power Hammers - Iron Kiss Hammers, LLC.

More work, a well appointed shop with the basics (200lb +/- euro-style anvil, charcoal forge, swage block w/stand, a simple treadle hammer like A-Man's or Hammerkids and a large scrap pile) and more time to bang.

Lysdexik, I showed your moniker to my wife, who grew up dyslexic, and it took her less than two seconds (counted) to read it correctly then she said "no, htat's not ritgh"

A brand new 200lb anvil would be the top of my list. (Problem is I think Santa would come down the chimney like a missile with that in his bag!)
I've also been telling everyone that I'm hoping Santa will leave coal in my stocking. (grin)

1. A post vise
2. A new anvil
3. A load of coal
4. Beer
5. A swage block
6. More steel
7. Time, time, time....

Oh man. It could go on......and on......

Merry Christmas everyone!

If i could get three things for christmas blacksmithing wise, i would have to say.
-A new non aso anvil
-cuting tourch
-sheilding gas, for my welder.

I really have everything I need and most everything I want. So I'm just wishing for a bit more frosting on my life that is all cake.

I'm also wishing all that see this a Happy Christmas with a double helping of peace and contentment.

A 200 lb Anvil that I can afford, and a 50lb power hammer would be so great!! Damascus is such a pain by hand!!!

More work, a well appointed shop with the basics (200lb +/- euro-style anvil, charcoal forge, swage block w/stand, a simple treadle hammer like A-Man's or Hammerkids and a large scrap pile) and more time to bang.

Lysdexik, I showed your moniker to my wife, who grew up dyslexic, and it took her less than two seconds (counted) to read it correctly then she said "no, htat's not ritgh"

Mine is for sale or trade. Ill take an best offer.

Nazel 3B, 2B or 1B. (I'll build a chimney to suit if needs be.)

Insulation in the shop.

Wiring in the shop.

Frosty

Pipe to make a side draft chimney out of
Steel to make a new forge
a nice new (to me) champion blower
Lots of time to practice
Heat in the shed
Electricity in the shed

Any one of the above would be sweet. Four tuitions this year means none of the above will happen. Oh well there is always next year!!!

There are lots of things I would like to have. Here's the short list.

1. Wood lathe for making handles.
2. 1hp grinder and the belt grinder attachment to go with it.
3. MIG welder and some lessons.
4. Another blacksmith class. The last one was invaluable.
5. The time to finish my coal forge.
6. Several sets of tongs!
7. Seen this one already, more time!
   

Russell

ha i just want santa to pay off my credit card ... i used it to buy the coal and all the other stuff i needed!

Just a short list....

1. A set of Scrolling Tongs
2. Assorted Mild Steel
3. A stamp with my touchmark from Infinity Stamps

A power hammer, an Ellis gas forge, and belt grinder. That would be my top 3.