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slaroy said:
Here are a couple of finds from a trip to northern Michigan

From left to right: froe (hung upside down) Kelly Perfect jersey pattern (w one piece aluminum wedge), no name cruiser, and Vaughan cruiser.

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The Kelly

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The Vaughan

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Dang you did well. I love that little Vaughn. The froe looks to be in good shape. Could not of got much use hafted like that.
 
Square_peg said:
Anvil prices are nuts now. Best bet is a blacksmith conference. Western States is next weekend at Mt. Hood.

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Bet there are no deals. Kind of like gun prices. Wish that wasn't so far away it would be fun.
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This is an old blower I found with a bunch of black smith tools. It runs very quiet and has more cfm than I would ever need. I think I could control air flow with a dimmer switch.
 
I think I could control air flow with a dimmer switch.
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I would be careful using a dimmer as some motors will not run well with them. You could just use a gate to adjust the flow to the fire. Good grab BTW
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I would be careful using a dimmer as some motors will not run well with them. You could just use a gate to adjust the flow to the fire. Good grab BTW
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Nice, I love this forum. So much knowledge here and ideas.
Thanks Visitor!
 
Latest purchase. Happened across this America's Best DB while dropping off some donations at a thrift store. $4 for what appear to be nice full bits. I'm intending on attempting to reuse the handle, drop the head down as close to the shoulder as I can to offset the damage near the kerf.

 
Irongun324 said:
Latest purchase. Happened across this America's Best DB while dropping off some donations at a thrift store. $4 for what appear to be nice full bits. I'm intending on attempting to reuse the handle, drop the head down as close to the shoulder as I can to offset the damage near the kerf.

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Got to love how they never seemed to get the head seated down to the shoulders of them handles. It's a good thing for use to rehang. I like the wedges also.
Lot's of life left in that head good find!
 
Irongun324 said:
Latest purchase. Happened across this America's Best DB while dropping off some donations at a thrift store. $4 for what appear to be nice full bits. I'm intending on attempting to reuse the handle, drop the head down as close to the shoulder as I can to offset the damage near the kerf.

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Got to love how they never seemed to get the head seated down to the shoulders of them handles. It's a good thing for use to rehang. I like the wedges also.
Lot's of life left in that head good find!
 
garry3 said:
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This is an old blower I found with a bunch of black smith tools. It runs very quiet and has more cfm than I would ever need. I think I could control air flow with a dimmer switch.
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If it's a universal motor then you can use a dimmer switch. If not then use a damper or diverter.

Cool little unit! :cool:
I love the look of it.
 
Very cool old blower. Anvils are hard to find in good condition without paying outrageous prices. I spent 2 1/2 years looking for a good one that was not beat to death and overpriced. I did finally get a Hay Buden 200# for $200.
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I have to use different sections of it for different things because the edges are not great, but some of the rounded sections work great when forging an axe.

On with the new to me yard sale stuff from yesterday. My wife and I took our kids out browsing the flea markets and yard sales and for the first time I got the best of it. I scored a True Temper 3 1/2lb single bit and some old hand made tongs for $12.00.
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Laying in the trunk of the car.
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After about 5 minutes on the wire wheel.
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The axe is marked True Temper 3 1/2 lb on one side and the other just has an I. Perhaps one of you gents with more knowledge on it could clue me in on some info about it. Most of the TT axes I have seen have more info stamped on them.

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Very nice scores Chris. That axe is very nice. A later TT I would say. Tongs are hard to find at a good price around here.
You did very well on that Hay Buden. From what I have seen it would be over four hundred easy.
I have not done much smith work just starting though I have been getting tools together for a few years now. I need to find a source for coal.
 
garry3 said:
I think you have a little Norlund. Clean it and you will make a very good profit.
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Indeed! Looks like I've got my hands on a Norlund Nessmuk hatchet.... dont usually see those rusting away in antique malls! I'll definitely clean it up, need to find the right handle. Should fetch a good amount on the popular auctionsite.
 
Chris Montgomery said:
Anvils are hard to find in good condition without paying outrageous prices. I spent 2 1/2 years looking for a good one that was not beat to death and overpriced. I did finally get a Hay Buden 200# for $200.
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That's not a good deal. That's a heist! Way to go!
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couldn't resist this Plumb rafting axe - found at an antique barn down the road. 3 1/2 lbs. Cedar pattern. Paid $22. a little more than my usual

 
If you are having buyers remorse I will gladly give you back your 22 bucks, thats a steal as far as im concerned:thumbup:

Like many others have said...Love the stickers
 
Nothing great here. Just junk. I like junk as long as I can use it.
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Collins half hatchet with original handle. And some good old fashion carbon steel knifes and spatula's. Cattaraugus, Russell, Dexter and old hickory's are there. $23 for the lot. One man's junk is another mans treasure.
 
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