sgiansmith.bsky.social
IT by day, amateur blacksmith the rest of the time. WYSIWYG
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Too bad you can't touch this...
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Likewise.
Could have been worse, could have called me Sue.
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Not impressed, I too can roll a perfect joint.
Show me five consecutive beveled scrolls that all match in curve and dimension, then I'll bow down to your talent?
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The struggle is real..
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Well shit, now I wish I was named Alex, and not Haraldbluetoothbeauregard "John" Smith BoatyMcBoatfacerson.
Alas...always a bridesmaid...
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If only Mr. Torvalds could help out...
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We'll make it up in Valyrian Steel™ sales.
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Good advice, thank you.
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Hear me out ..
Jigasaurus, but for a technology that is modern, and people actually use.
Thinking is usb-c flash drive/ 8 track holder?
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(It's 4140 through hardened, and my attempts to anneal just that bit have been well intentioned, but pathetic in their outcome)
Just saying if you know of a tool, technique, or trick to address it, I would be all ears.
Either way, congrats again!
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Currently struggling with trying to figure out how to make the 1" Hardie actually accept a 1" tool. The problem is some miscast on the inside that restricts it down to less than 3/4".
Just dedicate the 2 hours a day for the next 30 days hand filing it down?
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My only previous anvil was a late 19th century PW. So pretty well worn.
All I did with the new one, on accounta the edges were super sharp, was to slightly round about 1.5-2" back from the shelf on the leading edge.
Should I consider doing more?
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I'm new to this, but was thinking: if you have the time to document some of process (dressing a new anvil) even if it's not personally relevant to me, it's there for posterity?
As you know, I was in the market as well, and ended up buying the Emerson.
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Finally. Congrats! Post video so we can hear the ring?
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Zebra tends to make a good one, model depends on the media type and volume (and your budget)
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youtu.be/aMu03WxjFu8?...
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Honestly, this is my preferred version..
youtu.be/oD1EPACYdM0?...
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Thank you!
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I don't know what that is, but it looks great.
Plus, all of those words involve things I like: Basque, cheese, cake, etc..
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Poor sweet kitten.
It's amazing how resilient they are.
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Have you considered just selling a kidney or a child and just getting a 15-20K Soderfors?
That's what what I would do if I had either to spare, lol.
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I'll probably end up taking a flap disc to parts of it as well.
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Sharing this even though I know you weren't leading towards this for yourself, but wanting to put it out there for if/when the next person asks you for advice, you have that data to pass along.
Hope you're making all of the mistakes in the meantime.
Cheers!
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..but irregular as you go down the Z axis. It's purely as cast, with no attempt to square it up.
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There should be a bit more rounding around the swayback, as I understand it. While the top is perfectly flat and level, the edge grinding is a little bit less finished than I would have expected for the price point.
That, and the Hardie is a bit out of square not only only in topdown profile,
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Look forward to it.
I went ahead and got the 150# Emerson, and here is the feedback:
The 4140 cast, machined and fully hardened body has great rebound and ring (about 70-75%), that's the positive.
The negative is that the edges are a bit on the sharp side, where traditionally,
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bit.ly/3Bjpd4n
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What happened to take one, for those of us who wish to avoid the same fate?
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Thanks!
They're certainly a bit cheaper than the Emerson's that I was eyeballing.
Like that they have upsetting block.
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In the same boat (1860-1890 PW).
What are looking for as a replacement?
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Nice!
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