http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/ A Forum for Blacksmiths en-US Fri, 18 May 2012 16:46:47 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.3 q http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/search.php http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/topic.php?id=54#post-82 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:31:48 +0000 Graham Arinder 82@http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/ <p>I'm looking for something between 75 and 125 lbs. I don't really care what style it is as long as it isn't a farrier style anvil. </p> http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/topic.php?id=42#post-80 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:43:45 +0000 Will Downing 80@http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/ <p>As of last week it was still available. The last time I checked he was asking $600 but that was a few months ago. I'll be glad to send some photos...just haven't figured out any way to attach them here. </p> http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/topic.php?id=42#post-79 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:02:40 +0000 Jim Pigott 79@http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/ <p>Is it still available? Cost? </p> http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/topic.php?id=46#post-78 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:55:50 +0000 Jim Pigott 78@http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/ <p>Hey Woodman,,I am not sure of the question. </p> http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/topic.php?id=54#post-77 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:49:55 +0000 Jim Pigott 77@http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/ <p>How large an anvil?<br /> What weight did you have in mind? Shape? </p> http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/topic.php?id=54#post-76 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:27:57 +0000 Graham Arinder 76@http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/ <p>Does anyone know of any scrapyards in the jackson area that would have suitable steel for use as an anvil? </p> http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/topic.php?id=15#post-75 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:46:36 +0000 Will Downing 75@http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/ <p>Thanks for the tip. So far...that method has worked best for me:) </p> http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/topic.php?id=42#post-74 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:41:51 +0000 Will Downing 74@http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/ <p>Graham,</p> <p>I sent you an email yesterday with some pictures. It was a large attachment so let me know if you have any problems receiving it. Also...I just noticed that I have a typo in my email address. It should be <a href="mailto:ewdowning@att.net">ewdowning@att.net</a>. Will </p> http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/topic.php?id=15#post-66 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:59:34 +0000 woodreaux 66@http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/ <p>When both pieces are in place in or on the forge, put a 6013 rod in the stinger, ground the workpiece properly and flip the switch! Adjust amperage as needed.....(grin). Always wear eye and other types of protection. </p> http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/topic.php?id=46#post-65 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:51:44 +0000 woodreaux 65@http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/ <p>I can't seem to discover any way to respond to the "anybody out there" post..."Sup? </p> http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/topic.php?id=42#post-63 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 22:52:11 +0000 Graham Arinder 63@http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/ <p>I would like some info on the forge including price and pictures if it is still available.<br /> Thanks,<br /> Graham</p> <p><a href="mailto:garinder0@gmail.com">garinder0@gmail.com</a> </p> http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/topic.php?id=44#post-62 Sun, 09 Oct 2011 13:20:35 +0000 cashiron 62@http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/ <p>Does anyone know any blacksmiths in north Mississippi, I would like to exchange ideas and learn, thanks. </p> http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/topic.php?id=43#post-61 Sat, 08 Oct 2011 16:35:13 +0000 cashiron 61@http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/ <p>I live and work in north Mississippi, Holly Springs, does anyone know any blacksmiths up this way? I would like to meet someone to share ideas with and learn, thanks. </p> http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/topic.php?id=42#post-60 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:16:43 +0000 Will Downing 60@http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/ <p>Is anyone interested in purchasing a really nice Champion 400 forge? This is the complete unit with blower, fire box, and hood. It's in "like new" condition with fresh paint. I've never seen one in this good before. Wish I had the cash:) If interested, contact me (edowning@att.net) or leave a reply here. I'll be glad to send some pictures and/or get you in touch with the owner. </p> <p>P.S. It's local. </p> http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/topic.php?id=20#post-38 Sun, 08 May 2011 08:17:55 +0000 dhowery 38@http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/ <p>The Mississippi Forge Council meets on the second Saturday of each month at the Agricultural and Forestry Museum on Lakeland Dr (Hwy 25) in Jackson. The meetings start at 9:00 am when we have a very short business meeting then a demonstration on selected techniques.</p> <p>After the demo members can get into the forges with the demonstrator and practice what they saw. At that time we also have a beginners class (green coal class) that starts with absolute basics and end with advanced techniques (forge welding). The green coal can last about 3 hours and is free. You don’t have to be a member of the MFC to participate. </p> http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/topic.php?id=20#post-37 Sat, 07 May 2011 00:40:44 +0000 jenningsdavis2008 37@http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/ <p>when like what day exactky is the monthy meetin&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt; </p> http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/topic.php?id=19#post-36 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 17:10:24 +0000 LDWynn 36@http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/ <p>Oneal Steel Express will sell you bar stock. If its not in stock he will have it the next day. Just ask for Nicky Wynn and tell him the MS Forge Council sent you to him. </p> http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/topic.php?id=19#post-35 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:30:57 +0000 jenningsdavis2008 35@http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/ <p>wheres a good place to buy bar stock around here....all sizes </p> http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/topic.php?id=18#post-34 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 20:52:43 +0000 jenningsdavis2008 34@http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/ <p>yes sir i checked there....i went over to the delta to marks fella had one advertised in the the tradewinds.... that anvil peter wright prolly made it his self... i ended up orderin an emerson 100 lb with cams.....and a foregmaster forge..... they had some really nice kowlshwas on ebay 400 lbs for like $3500 that were super nice.... i was torn about what anvil to get and what weight cause i like em all.... and was nt sure about what horn type i wanted.... for farrier work the nc anvils are handy but are nt very well suited for blacksmithing.....so i just got that little emerson instead of gettin a farriers anvil and a large shop anvil..... </p> http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/topic.php?id=18#post-33 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:06:16 +0000 Jim Pigott 33@http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/ <p>Have you tried Ebay yet?<br /> Also;<br /> The Ms Dept of Agrculture has a bi-monthly publciation called the Market Bulletin. Lately there has been a couple of people in the area around Picayune and Lumberton advertising anvils for sale.<br /> <a href="http://www.mdac.state.ms.us/n_library/pub_form/mkt_bulletin/index_marketbulletin.asp" rel="nofollow">http://www.mdac.state.ms.us/n_library/pub_form/mkt_bulletin/index_marketbulletin.asp</a><br /> This is the web site for the Market Bulletin. You can see past issues here. </p> http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/topic.php?id=18#post-31 Sat, 02 Apr 2011 18:29:53 +0000 jenningsdavis2008 31@http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/ <p>im lookin to buy an anvil... does anybody no where ones at... been lookin around but not havin any luck.... looking for any anvil from 100 lbs on up with a good face and round horn....interested in a jhm competitor or somethin along that size.... kolshwa would be nice too...... </p> http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/topic.php?id=17#post-30 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 08:38:25 +0000 Jim Pigott 30@http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/ <p>I enjoyed talking to you yesterday. Hope you have been able to contact Brian and are able to set a time to be in his shop. You won't regret it.<br /> Looking forward to seeing you at our meetings.<br /> Jim </p> http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/topic.php?id=17#post-29 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:43:36 +0000 jenningsdavis2008 29@http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/ <p>does anyone no of a working ornamental blacksmith or just a blacksmith in general in the mississippi area. im looking for an apprenticship oppurtunity. ive been to mith taylors horseshoing school in richmond kentucky working out of the coke forges there and wanted to get an all around feel for the industry. </p> http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/topic.php?id=16#post-28 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:55:09 +0000 Graham Arinder 28@http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/ <p>I just ordered the book that you suggested off of amazon. Unfortunately I will not be able to make it to the April meeting at the Ag museum, but unless something comes up I should be able to make it in May. I do live on open land so the smoke is no problem.<br /> How can I get in touch with Brian Brazeal and Lyle Wynn. How heavy of an anvil do I need and where can I get one. Also do you have any plans for a homemade, outdoor forge. </p> http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/topic.php?id=16#post-27 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:47:39 +0000 Jim Pigott 27@http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/ <p>As far as the forges go I have both. Do you live in a close neighborhood, open land?<br /> Coal smoke can upset your neighbors. I like them both for their differences. A gas forge can work you to death, hot iron is already ready to be worked, you won't burn up your iron while you are working on another piece. But,, you heat up a lot more iron in the gas forge, you can heat a more specific area with the coal forge. The scale is different between the two of them but that would matter mostly if you are trying to texture your iron.<br /> I use the coal forge a lot more than the gas forge. If I had to choose between the two and I had enough space for the coal smoke dissapate I would choose the coal forge.<br /> As for tools, for a relatively low price... We all do.<br /> Most of your tools can be made, by you, if you will spend some time with Brian Brazeal and Lyle Wynn. A $200 day with them would net you hundreds of dollars worth of tools and priceless experience. </p> http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/topic.php?id=16#post-26 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:34:59 +0000 Graham Arinder 26@http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/ <p>Also I need to get tools for a relatively low price </p> http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/topic.php?id=16#post-25 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:54:42 +0000 Graham Arinder 25@http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/ <p>Thank you for the information. I was wondering do you prefer a coal or a gas forge. </p> http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/topic.php?id=16#post-24 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:30:51 +0000 Jim Pigott 24@http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/ <p>If you haven't yet, purchase the book "The New Edge of the Anvil" by Jack Andrews. You can find used ones on Amazon.com. This would be a good start. Next come to the meetings at the Ag Museum where you will be able to see forges, demonstrations and ask all the questions you want. You will also be able to participate in a 'green coal' beginners class for free.<br /> Also, if you would like, you can call me and maybe we can arrange some time in the forge.<br /> Welcome aboard,<br /> Jim Pigott<br /> 601-540-6030<br /> <a href="mailto:jpigott111@comcast.net">jpigott111@comcast.net</a> </p> http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/topic.php?id=16#post-23 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:05:17 +0000 Graham Arinder 23@http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/ <p>I am new to forging and need all the information I can get, including forge design. </p> http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/topic.php?id=15#post-22 Sun, 06 Mar 2011 12:15:53 +0000 Will Downing 22@http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/ <p>Jim...I can't thank you enough for the lessons and the tips. It was great spending some time at the forge with you and David. Now I can't wait to practice what you taught me. By the way, I encourage everyone to use the forums. David has done a great job (losts of hard work)setting up the web page. Now lets put it to good use. </p> http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/topic.php?id=15#post-21 Sat, 05 Mar 2011 08:18:52 +0000 Jim Pigott 21@http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/ <p>One more thing, the first hammer blows are not heavy blows they will be lighter blows to set the weld, you are not moving material as much as you are setting the weld. The next heat will alllow heavier blows. </p> http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/topic.php?id=15#post-20 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 10:23:37 +0000 Jim Pigott 20@http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/ <p>Will,<br /> Keeping the metal clean of scale and getting to a welding heat, just under sparking, are probably the two most important things. The configuration of the bundle to be welded must be considered. If you would like, call me and I will meet you at the Ag Museum or my shop and we can spend some time on it. Brian Brazeall has helped us out a lot with his forge welding classes. I might remember a little of what he does and can share it with you.<br /> Jim Pigott<br /> 601-540-6030 </p> http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/topic.php?id=15#post-19 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 16:33:22 +0000 Will Downing 19@http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/ <p>Does anyone have any "helpful hints" on forge welding? I've tried a few times with no success. </p> http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/topic.php?id=14#post-18 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 08:03:56 +0000 dhowery 18@http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/ <p>The first step is for an Admin to upgrade your account to an Author. You can request that through the <a href="http://www.msforgecouncil.com/contact-us/" rel="nofollow">Contact Us</a> form. This gives you the ability to create posts.<br /> Secondly, Create a new Post, if you need help with how to do it, follow the instructions found on our Forum for <a href="http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/topic.php?id=5" rel="nofollow">Creating a new Post</a>. Be sure to select your Category which is created when you request an <em>Author</em> account. The category is used to determine where a page shows up. More about that <a href="http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/topic.php?id=6" rel="nofollow">here on the Forums</a>. Once you create your first post contact an Admin to have your category linked into the main menu so it shows up.<br /> Thirdly, the best way to post pictures it is to use a Picasa account and create your albums there. Then follow this post on <a href="http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/topic.php?id=9" rel="nofollow">Adding a Picasa gallery to your post</a> </p> http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/topic.php?id=4#post-17 Sat, 19 Feb 2011 20:35:34 +0000 LDWynn 17@http://forum.msforgecouncil.com/ <p>This will be great once we let everyone know about it. Here is Brians latest post on Iforgeiron <a href="http://www.iforgeiron.com/topic/20665-punch-and-drift/page__pid__212270#entry212270" rel="nofollow">http://www.iforgeiron.com/topic/20665-punch-and-drift/page__pid__212270#entry212270</a> </p>