My anvil project

[Parm]

Bit of a waste then

hang on, it’s a strategically placed garden ornament that’s the focal point of conversation when I walk past it every day and think of all the things I could be doing

Time Mr Waton, I need more time, lol

(yeah it is a bit of a waste for me, but it’s free waste)

 

[Arc Tourist]

Lol, I think it’s fine as it is. Last time it saw any hot metal and a man who knew what he’s doing is when @julianthegypsy came to see me and show me what’s what. We started by me learning how to make a proper bed of coals in the forge

And the Bar-B-Que was started.

 

[julianthegypsy]

And the Bar-B-Que was started.

We did a lot of *work*. Much delicious food was also consumed!

 

[Parm]

We did a lot of *work*. Much delicious food was also consumed!

Dont forget the trip to the pub, remember that little pass time ?

 

[slim_boy_fat]

I made the stand from skip find off cuts

And optimistically added lifting handles.

We started by me learning how to make a proper bed of coals in the forge

How did that work out? Like ?

Dont forget the trip to the pub, remember that little pass time ?

And I suppose that ended like

 

[Parm]

And optimistically added lifting handles.


How did that work out? Like ?



And I suppose that ended like

I couldnt get a decent fire going. Becuase I was using big lumps of coal. The days lesson started with me breaking up the coal into small pieces. Then as if by magic we had a lovely bed of coals that actually heated the metal.

Next was to learn how to set up the work area with all tools to hand

Then some metal bashing happened, just simple stuff, I learned how to make a point on some bar and then a chisel tip on some square bar. We sort of got distracted with food n drink playtime stopped

 

[slim_boy_fat]

I learned how to make a point on some bar and then a chisel tip on some square bar. We sort of got distracted with food n drink playtime stopped

Well, you've done more than I have Funny how often that happens, isn't it.

 

[julianthegypsy]

And optimistically added lifting handles.


How did that work out? Like ?



And I suppose that ended like

It ended with jollity, followed by even more delicious food!

 

[pressbrake1]

Progress

 

[Pete.]

What's the cool-down time for that - 24hrs?

 

[jordhandson]

Stupidly I was looking at the photo thinking they are making 56lb wieghts or are they melting them down, It took me at least 15 mins to figure out there holding the mold lid downCorect??

 

[pressbrake1]

What's the cool-down time for that - 24hrs?

Yes

 

[pressbrake1]

Stupidly I was looking at the photo thinking they are making 56lb wieghts or are they melting them down, It took me at least 15 mins to figure out there holding the mold lid downCorect??

Correct

 

[pressbrake1]

Straight out of the mould
Fettled blasted and machined should make it lovely

 

[Arc Tourist]

Consider serial numbering the first one with a photo or two for provenience, and perhaps it may become a collector's item worth a substantial amount in the future; seriously.

 

[Screwdriver]

That is a thing of beauty. Can't wait to hear it ring.

100kg is bang on the money imho. They'll sell like hot cakes!

 

[mike os]

Looks great...I want one

 

[pressbrake1]

Thanks
I said I’d do it and I have

 

[Screwdriver]

Looks great...I want one

Yeah, you and me both but I wouldn't expect much change out of £xxxx (no idea what the prices will be but y'know, just sayin').

 

[roofman]

Have you worked out any costs yet? I may need to start collecting some spare coins