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I just happen to know a tree cutter that does a lot of work around here, I just need to let him know the size I need and I'm sure he can handle the stump for me. Also If I do run across another anvil I would be proud to let someone else join in on the fun, that we all seem to share :lol_hitti

Thanks, Guys I'm going to try to clean it up a little more and lightly grind off the tack welds that are one the face and horn and then the next project will be to try and build a brakedrum forge so that It will no longer be abused. I may have to make some blacksmith inspired trim work in my...

This is an outright fantastic thread, showing expert craftsmanship, I love it. Good Luck with the roll pin drilling, you'll figure it out, take a break and it will come to you

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My first try at pictures.

My stinking phone camera has a dead battery so I will have to wait and see If I can figure out how to post a picture or 2. I know it was all 2 of us wanted to load tail gate high when I picked it up. I need to get measurements. No sway on top according to framing sq. Yeah and this thing was...

I have been searching high and low for a good anvil for quite some time, but yesterday I finally found MY ANVIL. how do I know? It was heavy, in reasonably good shape and it looks old. Where did I find it? In my very own subdivision where I live. How, you ask? I was talking to my neighbor across...

I got an anvil yesterday finally! I have been looking for quite sometime. I have traveled some miles looking and not finding the ONE. Well I got IT. right in my neighborhood,I was talking to my neighbor across the street and just happen to mention that I was looking for an anvil, and he told me...

I never come to this thread without being totally amazed by the artistry that I am seeing performed in this construction project. You are not just a cement contractor but a true artist in the way you work out each and every part of the job. When this project is done, they will want to take it...

On my pole barn I had 2x6 purlins between trusses so I used r19 batts to insulate my ceiling, that plus builder installed reflective barrier that was iirc r7 rated under the metal on the roof. I also did the r19 in all the walls and I can say it does a wonderful job here in texas. Of course the...

Has it been 40 years since the 80's Damn what if you were born in the 40's how long is that.

It looks like a punch that goes with a die for punching 1/4 inch holes in something there will be a female die about the same size you must allow for clearance in the set. These are used in punch presses for manufacturing

I think I still have a couple AO gold lenses stashed away somewhere around here.

Back when I was welding on Boiler tubes in the powerhouse industry, Novices would be amazed at how much the stainless tubes would draw when welded. Typical panels would draw as much as two inches in a 6 ft. panel. you start at your closest end and weld just a few tubes and watch the other end as...

If you have a sam's club near you, you might check out the seville cabinet on wheels that they have in their stores I have two of those and they are great.

MY building is 30x 40 with 10ft. walls I have a 16x8 door on west side and an 8x8 door on east side. I have the reflective e-foil insulation on the roof with r-19 under that for approximately r-23 factor. the walls are 6in. thick with r-19 and believe me you could instantly tell the difference...

what does a worh bench look like :dunno:

I hate to say this, but why don't you just go to the local garden supply and ask them what works in your area for this time of year and then pay them for the products and go home and spread the joy of mowing everytime you glance out the window because its going to grow faster than you ever...

In response to the OP, I live in the Houston area and have for 40 plus years. My garage is insulated with r-19 paper backed batts from lowes with the paper on the inside. Its a 30x40 metal building with wood 2x6 framing similar to a pole barn on a 6in. slab. I just recently installed a 3.5 ton...

I can't believe noone read the OP's first post about a sliding door, you don't have to pick up a sliding door, they move side to side, but you need room for the whole distance for the door to fully open that shouldn't be a problem just look at a couple of fence gate sliders and you should be...