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It followed me home (Part 2)
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I'll just leave these right here.....
I picked everything here up from one guy today. I'm afraid to reveal the price.
I wouldn't be afraid of divulging the price; even to semi-die-hards like me most of that stuff is junk, despite there being a possible future use to some even more obscure hobbyists. If these are cheap enough and you can warehouse them (and lots more) you may ultimately become the 'go to' guy for blacksmith tools.
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If nothing else, you are predictable.
LOL!
JB I pick up that kind of JUNK when ever I can. Nice find. It seems that them leg vices can be a little trickier than they should be at times to get them working properly. They are for sure worth the effort with their soft jaws and ability to be beat on. :thumbup:
JB I pick up that kind of JUNK when ever I can. Nice find. It seems that them leg vices can be a little trickier than they should be at times to get them working properly. They are for sure worth the effort with their soft jaws and ability to be beat on. :thumbup:
I think he got it from his dad (the one who left the Disston crosscut saw out for the trash men years ago) so we can't fault him too badly.
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Yes it does have two levers. I know this thing is probably an import but it doesn't feel like a POS vise. It feels precision. And there are some details on the handle and screw that don't look cheapo. And the chrome plating on the screw handle is over brass not copper like you see on new import vises. I'm thinking import but well made import.
I guess it doesn't matter. I'm happy with. It's as much vise as I'll ever need in the shop. And I still have my 85 pound and 145 pound blacksmith leg vises out back.
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That is all that matters. I have seen many import tools that are not worth paying much for as resale items but that are steals as working tools. I think that you got one of those.
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I'll just leave these right here.....
JB, you've got everything you need there to get started. You just have to bring it all together.
One thing you need to add, a copy of "The Complete Modern Blacksmith" by Alexander Weygers. You'll never view tools the same after reading it. I've read it 3 times and I still get new insights every time. It's The Bible.
I would almost bet that it is made by the same company that is currently making Record vices. There are for sure some similarity's. Or they are trying to copy them, not a bad thing at all and I would think not a POS. It just does not come across as being cheap. :thumbup:
You have a good memory! You're right, my Professional Engineer dad didn't have any misgiving about ditching that GD 2 man saw (I was usually tasked to be on the other end of it) when the neighbour lent him his McCullough (or was it a Pioneer?) chainsaw for a few hours in the early 1960s.
It wasn't my intent to diss you on this. It's commendable that you are 'en masse' gathering up all manner of obscure tools that the vast majority of folks wouldn't want. What I sincerely hope for you is that you can monetarily find homes or a market for things like this so that 20-30 years down the road you don't wind up having to commandeer a dumpster in order to deal with an overflowing garage.
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Not to worry. I never buy anything that I can't sell or use. You would be surprised what the market is like for these things. People are after them. I paid $300 for everything. The forge, blowers and post vise are already gone for $450. It needed a cleanup, blower tuneup and a new pully belt. I dont have time and am building my own forge anyway. I have an anvil, this one will sell for $250-300. That leaves the box of tools. I'll keep some, sell the others piecemeal for maybe another $200-300. Go on eBay and see what good tongs are selling for. $15-30 each. An entire cutoff kit? Uncommon shaping hammers? Ive seen flatters go for $50 each. Those large Hardy tools? Easily $50 each. I'll keep several, and the book and the coal. Will have my forge, got an anvil. Will pocket probably $700 profit. Had fun doing it. Sounds like winning to me.
I post these finds to share the fun and enthusiasm. We all love to see each other find cool stuff, thats why this thread is here. I sometimes reveal the great prices that I get because we all love to see each other get great deals, not to rub anyone's nose in it. I know that I benefit from a great location, not that I'm better or smarter at finding things. I do try hard and put a bunch of time in as well, but the stuff is all over if you know where to look.
Anyway, dont worry about me. I have no problem moving things along to finance my time and to pay for the items that I want to keep. Its just a hobby.
I believe that you didn't intend to incite. But you should reread your words once in a while before you click POST.
You may be surprised at how you come across sometimes. Peace.
I've become an "old fart" and have had to jettison 'spirited away', and gathered-up 'worthless stuff', (that's what everybody else said it was at the time) many times over the past 30 years. I never did let go of stamped axes but everything else ultimately went 'out the door', and mostly via garbage cans. Disston and other old buck saws included. And steel was 10 cents a pound at the scrap dealer back then, not even worth picking up free roadside stuff.
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What saves me is that I love the hunt and the finding as much as having and the selling. I love this stuff but am able to appreciate things as they go by me knowing that I can't keep them all and that they are going to other who appreciate them. I keep less than %10, probably closer to %5. I'm to the point where I can't decide what my next project will be because there are so many cool choices. I need a large camp hatchet. Do I hang the 1.75lb Underhill in great shape or the S&N 1.75lb HB head that is near perfect? They are both cool in their own way but I will let one go. I'm almost certainly keeping the Underhill BTW. My personal needs are light compared to others. I cut down a 6-8 inch tree once or twice a year, other than that it's mostly processing firewood. And if I ever regret letting something cool go, I know that several more cool things are coming along. Things get cluttered around me from time to time, but happily I do not have the hoarder gene. If I find something for $5 and know that I will never use it, if someone offers me $20 for it, it's gone.
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Followed me from Australia!
I have a beautifully grained 28" haft (a rare find where I live) should you ever decide to part with it. (I wouldn't!)
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Arrived in the mail today from Harry Epstein. These are nice! Shipping was fast and fair.
Two for boys axes and one full size. I'll grease them with Huberds and then finish them off with my beeswax/BLO/turps mix.
Two for boys axes and one full size. I'll grease them with Huberds and then finish them off with my beeswax/BLO/turps mix.
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Arrived in the mail today from Harry Epstein. These are nice! Shipping was fast and fair.
Two for boys axes and one full size. I'll grease them with Huberds and then finish them off with my beeswax/BLO/turps mix.
Great purchase! I'm looking for quality yet usable sheaths. Glad to see you are pleased. Would you share a picture when you get them treated?
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I have several of these from Harry Epstein. They are very nice and a fair price.
The last time someone posted this, I ordered a few of them. Harry Epstein ran out and sent an email telling me they had an unexpected run on their axe covers. I told him about them being posted on the net in an axe friendly forum. He completely understood.
Tom
The last time someone posted this, I ordered a few of them. Harry Epstein ran out and sent an email telling me they had an unexpected run on their axe covers. I told him about them being posted on the net in an axe friendly forum. He completely understood.
Tom