It's pointed...its metal...but not quite a weapon.

katana · 22nd August 2008, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by VANDOO

CONGRADULATIONS ON THE ANVIL EVEN VULCAN WOULD BE PROUD TO USE ONE LIKE THAT.

Thank you Vandoo,
I just hope that Vulcan will not think the anvil is 'wasted' on me

Regards David

A. G. Maisey · 22nd August 2008, 02:34 PM

David, I've used coal that I coked myself, manufactured coke, charcoal, and gas. I've also used an oxy torch as a heat source for forging, and propane and oxy blown into a brick enclosure as a heat source for forging.

I like coke the best because I find it the easiest to work with.

Gas is very, very easy. Welding in a gas forge is like making a cake, but easier. Anybody can weld in gas. However, I personally do not like gas, and I have never been able to heat treat successfully with gas. Coke is very easy to heat treat with.

In my opinion the best set up is to have a gas forge to weld with, and a coke forge for all other work.

katana · 23rd August 2008, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey

David,
Gas is very, very easy. Welding in a gas forge is like making a cake, but easier. Anybody can weld in gas. However, I personally do not like gas, and I have never been able to heat treat successfully with gas. Coke is very easy to heat treat with.

In my opinion the best set up is to have a gas forge to weld with, and a coke forge for all other work.

Thank you very much for the advice Alan, I think that is a good compromise between 'traditional' and 'practical'

David

Rick · 22nd August 2008, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by katana

Thank you Vandoo,
I just hope that Vulcan will not think the anvil is 'wasted' on me

Regards David

It wasn't made by ACME ?!?

http://home.nc.rr.com/tuco/looney/acme/anvils.html

Wiley gets all of his stuff from them ...

Congrats !

katana · 23rd August 2008, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick

It wasn't made by ACME ?!?

http://home.nc.rr.com/tuco/looney/acme/anvils.html

Wiley gets all of his stuff from them ...

Congrats !

I wonder if ACME manufactured this Californian road sign

BEEP BEEP !!

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Bill M · 23rd August 2008, 02:03 PM

Anne wants to know if you are actually going to use the anvil, or it is extra seating for your garden?

Maybe both!

katana · 23rd August 2008, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Marsh

Anne wants to know if you are actually going to use the anvil, or it is extra seating for your garden?

Maybe both!

Hi Bill

,
Trust a women to find a 'domestic' use for a industrial object

What colour 'scatter cushions' does Anne suggest

Regards to you both

David

22nd August 2008, 02:34 PM	#2
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,048	David, I've used coal that I coked myself, manufactured coke, charcoal, and gas. I've also used an oxy torch as a heat source for forging, and propane and oxy blown into a brick enclosure as a heat source for forging. I like coke the best because I find it the easiest to work with. Gas is very, very easy. Welding in a gas forge is like making a cake, but easier. Anybody can weld in gas. However, I personally do not like gas, and I have never been able to heat treat successfully with gas. Coke is very easy to heat treat with. In my opinion the best set up is to have a gas forge to weld with, and a coke forge for all other work.

23rd August 2008, 02:03 PM	#6
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	Anne wants to know if you are actually going to use the anvil, or it is extra seating for your garden? Maybe both!