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Post by Starguy on Jun 25, 2024 1:37:36 GMT -5
khara . We haven’t decided what to put in yet. Any suggestions? It won’t be a very big space. Maybe 2”x6”x6”. We’ll need to decide fast. I want to use that anvil!
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Post by khara on Jun 25, 2024 2:58:34 GMT -5
Starguy That's a good question... Trying to think of what's pertinent to this particular time. I happen to have a dead iphone 7 sitting here on my desk. Been meaning to have it repaired but at this point it's probably obsolete enough that I'd throw it in there. Something that your family/future relatives would cherish, something going on this year? A birth announcement, anniversary, family photo? Something to show what things cost right now, a hardware or grocery store ad. A dollar bill, who knows how much longer we'll have cash!?! I'll probably think of a bunch more after I send this. Maybe someone else has some better ideas!
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Post by johnthor1963 on Jun 25, 2024 6:24:21 GMT -5
Starguy I think you are on the right track with the blocks glued and bolted. Your going to have very little loss of energy each blow of hammer 🔨. You should really get good results. Removable wheels good touch. Are you planning to be standing at it or sitting on a stool in front of it while working on it? Mine is a little short sitting and standing at it lol. I use 3 -5gallon buckets stacked to get right height lol. I might be getting a plan for this winter after seeing your project. Thanks for keeping us posted on your progress can’t wait to see your next step. Thanks for sharing.
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Post by Starguy on Jun 25, 2024 11:39:57 GMT -5
Starguy That's a good question... Trying to think of what's pertinent to this particular time. I happen to have a dead iphone 7 sitting here on my desk. Been meaning to have it repaired but at this point it's probably obsolete enough that I'd throw it in there. Something that your family/future relatives would cherish, something going on this year? A birth announcement, anniversary, family photo? Something to show what things cost right now, a hardware or grocery store ad. A dollar bill, who knows how much longer we'll have cash!?! I'll probably think of a bunch more after I send this. Maybe someone else has some better ideas! All great ideas. We were thinking along the same lines, something pertinent to the time we live in. There should be plenty of things we can add, just not much room. I’m sure that once it’s complete and the anvil is sitting on it we’ll think of the best thing to add. Starguy I think you are on the right track with the blocks glued and bolted. Your going to have very little loss of energy each blow of hammer 🔨. You should really get good results. Removable wheels good touch. Are you planning to be standing at it or sitting on a stool in front of it while working on it? Mine is a little short sitting and standing at it lol. I use 3 -5gallon buckets stacked to get right height lol. I might be getting a plan for this winter after seeing your project. Thanks for keeping us posted on your progress can’t wait to see your next step. Thanks for sharing. It’s been a lot of fun just making the block. I’m shooting for a top surface between 30-31” so definitely a standing position. Here’s a photo of the old stand. It has some spots to hang hammers or tongs. It was made from two 2x12x10’ and lots of 4” screws. ![](https://res.cloudinary.com/dpnc9lyol/image/upload/v1719333623/csr4ziqpcbfeukuxjvpo.jpg)
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Post by HankRocks on Jun 25, 2024 12:26:19 GMT -5
Are you taking any precautions to keep this rig from toppling over?. It does appear that the setup can be top-heavy
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Post by Starguy on Jun 25, 2024 13:51:11 GMT -5
Are you taking any precautions to keep this rig from toppling over?. It does appear that the setup can be top-heavy The block is pretty heavy itself but there will be steel angle around the base covered by some live-edge wooden skirt. It will only be rolled around on a concrete floor so low and slow will be name of the game while moving it. There will be two casters on the front so the side to side weight should be controllable. It’s based on some designs I’ve seen on YouTube. I’m already correcting a bunch of issues I discovered after building the stand for the little anvil. The boards will be through bolted with steel tubes through the holes. I’m hoping the tubes keep the glue away from the all-thread. That way more slabs could be added to the sides if needed. If it didn’t need to be portable, it would have three feet buried in the ground. Thanks for asking the question Henry. It helps me keep thinking ahead. I’m trying to go slow and do it correctly but I really want to try that anvil. I also don’t want to be standing between the handles if it tips over.
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Post by Starguy on Jun 25, 2024 23:16:37 GMT -5
Made a little more progress today. None of my holes are very straight but it fits together good enough. Hoping to dry-fit everything tomorrow. It makes the old anvil look small. ![](https://res.cloudinary.com/dpnc9lyol/image/upload/v1719375015/ihgph9lszhw4by4ceeas.jpg) This is kind of how I’m seeing the removable lifting/rolling system. ![](https://res.cloudinary.com/dpnc9lyol/image/upload/v1719375342/zvkddie81zoc8v7pl62m.jpg)
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Post by Starguy on Jun 26, 2024 20:23:35 GMT -5
Glued and bolted. ![](https://res.cloudinary.com/dpnc9lyol/image/upload/v1719451406/tqggihhtykxcywedulrx.jpg)
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Post by Starguy on Jun 29, 2024 0:39:30 GMT -5
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Post by rockjunquie on Jun 29, 2024 6:47:27 GMT -5
Impressive!!
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Post by ThomasT on Jun 29, 2024 7:00:05 GMT -5
That's a mighty fine-looking anvil setup.
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Post by liveoak on Jun 29, 2024 9:23:41 GMT -5
Nice cleverly designed stand - right down to the flat free wheels ![(smart)](//storage.proboards.com/1258779/images/SzIDzrrMUWjmbeTygyVX.gif) . Now just get the Mrs. to pick up that anvil and set it on there & you'll be good to go.
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Post by Starguy on Jun 29, 2024 9:56:30 GMT -5
Nice cleverly designed stand - right down to the flat free wheels ![(smart)](//storage.proboards.com/1258779/images/WdOWsmFZJNTgRFYTeRWD.gif) . Now just get the Mrs. to pick up that anvil and set it on there & you'll be good to go.
Patty
Thanks Patty. I’ve been thinking about it for a couple years. I asked Izzy to help lift it but she refused. Luckily I have some young neighbors.
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Post by Starguy on Jun 30, 2024 20:56:07 GMT -5
YIPEE! ![](https://res.cloudinary.com/dpnc9lyol/image/upload/v1719798958/xxhe59erpwd9nvuj74vu.jpg)
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Post by NRG on Jul 5, 2024 9:31:12 GMT -5
That was a fun ride! Thanks for the glimpse into your totally on topic metalsmithing thread!
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Post by jamesp on Jul 5, 2024 21:09:59 GMT -5
Great artistry and skills. The twists and terminations are so precise, wow.
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Post by Starguy on Jul 6, 2024 1:01:56 GMT -5
Thanks jamesp It’s been fun taking up a new hobby. My wife actually puts a lot of the pieces to use.
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Post by jamesp on Jul 6, 2024 8:28:21 GMT -5
Thanks jamesp It’s been fun taking up a new hobby. My wife actually puts a lot of the pieces to use. I do a bit of metal detecting at the old homesites on a large timberland tract next to the house. Most of the metal found is blacksmithed reigns, ax heads, rings, wagon wheel components and mostly plow tips. One homesite had to have a blacksmith shop next to the hand dug well as there were some tools of the trade and so much metal in a 30 foot circle. Apparently it was a common skill for farmers back in those days. One old timer whom passed away about 10 years ago still had his anvil mounted on a long lasting white oak stump. He would pour a petrol product on it to keep the stump from rotting. Good outside winter work with our hot seasons.
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Post by Starguy on Sept 2, 2024 23:16:41 GMT -5
Here is my newest style of paper towel roll holder. It’s for under counter application. ![](https://res.cloudinary.com/dpnc9lyol/image/upload/v1725336310/ix1i8ubcjgzqfop0qjhf.jpg) ![](https://res.cloudinary.com/dpnc9lyol/image/upload/v1725336311/kvwvhmjoig7xoklzpumb.jpg) ![](https://res.cloudinary.com/dpnc9lyol/image/upload/v1725336311/xreqraaph2ud8btibeno.jpg) ![](https://res.cloudinary.com/dpnc9lyol/image/upload/v1725336311/hgebvefj8fwcfkg3clg5.jpg) Here are the finishing touches and a side-by-side with version 1.0. The new version is made from a 20” length of 1/2” square bar. The old version was made from a 24” length. The hardest part to make on the new one was the forged square corner. The simple bends on version 1 were easy. ![](https://res.cloudinary.com/dpnc9lyol/image/upload/v1725336924/om1vmliovdsupzzykijw.jpg) ![](https://res.cloudinary.com/dpnc9lyol/image/upload/v1725336925/qtpgw0u27pxqikbp61na.jpg) They were fun to make. Thanks for looking.
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Post by rockjunquie on Sept 3, 2024 4:56:48 GMT -5
Much more refined. It's a beautiful piece of work. I like the 100 dollar bill for scale. ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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