04-18-2017, 07:43 PM
Mark,
As always, thanks for the pro-info.
I went through the two sites you linked, and wow... a lot of information.
As far as the anvil, what would you consider the more relevant aspects: weight, working surface area, horn/no horn, holes (pritchel, hardie), mounting style?
Surely the material that it is made from - is at the top of the list.
Having never shaped much out of hot steel, I am just wanting to get it as close to right as I can the first time.
I would be willing to drop $500 (or less) on a good anvil, as I can see its value.
But, I have no idea what would be the best shape/style or minimum weight.
As far as the forge, the links you gave, plus some googling of the subject has me thinking I should build my own first version.
I really like the hybrid burners design, and will probably go that direction.
My goals are pretty simple, learn more by doing, and avoid a second mortgage
Thanks again,
TW.
As always, thanks for the pro-info.
I went through the two sites you linked, and wow... a lot of information.
As far as the anvil, what would you consider the more relevant aspects: weight, working surface area, horn/no horn, holes (pritchel, hardie), mounting style?
Surely the material that it is made from - is at the top of the list.
Having never shaped much out of hot steel, I am just wanting to get it as close to right as I can the first time.
I would be willing to drop $500 (or less) on a good anvil, as I can see its value.
But, I have no idea what would be the best shape/style or minimum weight.
As far as the forge, the links you gave, plus some googling of the subject has me thinking I should build my own first version.
I really like the hybrid burners design, and will probably go that direction.
My goals are pretty simple, learn more by doing, and avoid a second mortgage
Thanks again,
TW.