silencing the ring
Nitzan.L replied today at 6:08AM
Hello there
take a round bar and form a ring to fit the horn at about the middle. tie it with any way you choose to the anvil’s base, flaxeble band works good so when needed ,it’s easy to remove.that should work .
Nitzan.l
leather aprons
Diana Scherf started a new discussion in For Sale on February 2 and updated on February 2
blacksmith aprons of all types. I will be at the spring conference with them or you can e-mail or call me if you have questions or want to order. Web page in construction.
Diana Scherf, scherf@sti.net , 209-966-3200
time to get rid of a little stuff
Pete Kielty replied on January 31
3 anvils and cone mandrel just came down in price by $50 dollars each.
Industrial size swage block
Utah Old Iron started a new discussion in For Sale on January 31 and updated on January 31
18" X 18" X 4.5"
I was told it weighs 300 # when I bought it.
$650
I am located in Salt Lake City, Utah
ajpcj@earthlink.net
Alan 801-580-9514
silencing the ring
alex bashta III replied on January 29
thanks leon, for the input. i have remedied it with the rubber mat, and chain. but sure some one else can try ur method. keep it hammered.
alex
silencing the ring
Leon Renaud replied on January 29
Try running a spring from the pritchel hole to your anvil stump or block. I “killed” 2 anvils this way when working at a Museum. I bent up a "T shape out of 1/8th Dia. round rod by doubling it over then opening the "T"s cross bars from that this leaves a loop in the bottom of the T to hook your spring.Drop the “T” down through the pritchel hole hook a spring of about 1 inch in dia. that you can stretch by hand into the base of the t and run it down to a staple in the side of your anvil stand. Being they were not my anvils I could not alter then in any way and doing it this way you can try this out but on my own anvil I plan to drill and tap under the heel of my anvil for an eye bolt this will leave my pritchel hole open for use you could also do the same under the horn. I’m taking for granted you have some kind of wood “pad” between your anvil and any metal anvil stand you use this also helps kill the ring. I tried old speaker magnets and they worked some but the spring stretched between anvil and stand worked best .
Leon
Archives
alex bashta III replied on January 28
mike said use the one on last magazine. if u dont have it, and are a current cba member, please call me at 760-285-4149 or email cba magazine editor link o here. the new spot it will be on is inside the magazine for future editions.
Archives
alex bashta III replied on January 27
ill check with editor
Spring Conference Online Registration Now Open
Herb Upham replied on January 27
The March/April issue of the California Blacksmith will contain a registration form for members who prefer to mail their registrations …
FREE BLACKSMITHING CLINIC
cloudydrawforge started a new discussion in Methods and Techniques on January 26 and updated on January 26
Erin Simmons of Cloudy Draw Forge is having a free blacksmithing clinic at our shop on Sunday, March 11th. Dorothy Stiegler will demo bronze in the morning and Erin will demo in the afternoon. Please contact: Dusty (530) 622-7803 or blacksmith@directcon.net for more information and to sign up!
Spring Conference Online Registration Now Open
cloudydrawforge started a new discussion in Page Comments on January 26 and updated on January 26
Hi… you use to have a registration form that we could print off from this website. Could you please do that again? I know of some blacksmiths that don’t have computers and would still like to register the ‘old’ way…. ‘snail mail’… I usually print the form for them and they send it in. Plus.. isn’t there an extra fee to register online??? Thanks, Dusty
time to get rid of a little stuff
Pete Kielty replied on January 24
30 miles east of sacramento, shingle springs.
Archives
Pete Kielty replied on January 24
i’m looking at the label on Jan/feb mag, no code.
Archives
alex bashta III replied on January 24
u need the code on back of ur cba magazine
time to get rid of a little stuff
alex bashta III replied on January 24
what city are these items in?
Archives
Pete Kielty started a new discussion in Page Comments on January 23 and updated on January 23
How do I access the archives?
time to get rid of a little stuff
Pete Kielty started a new discussion in For Sale on January 23 and updated on January 23
selling;
300# arm and hammer anvil with 4 legged stand, nice, $950
180# trenton, nice, $550
154# hay budden, nice, $475 I will build 3 legged stands for $75
405# cone mandrel, no slot, real nice, $900
Pete 530-677-4900
Toby Hickman Power Hammer workshop part 2
Dennis Dusek CBA edu started a new discussion in CBA Events on January 16 and updated on January 16
CBA Education presents Toby Hickman Power Hammer workshop part 2. Feb 18/19 Limited to 10 working students $225 for two days. Plenty of room for nonparticipating students $50 for two days. Workshop will be at John Mc Lellan’s shop 6961 Horseshoe Bar Rd. Loomis Ca. We will be cooking lunch. Registration opens Jan 16 and closes Feb 13. To register e-mail us at education-north@calsmith.org Hope to see you all there.
adams forge in L.A. needs hands
alex bashta III started a new discussion in Help Wanted on January 9 and updated on January 9
greetings all, adams forge in L.A. is starting up again, after a long wait to move. they are transporting equipment and could use some help saturday, the 14th of January, 2012 if u have the time and are available. we are in the talks about cba classes starting there too, so look for that info to come. you can get in touch with them on there web site, the new address is 2614 N. San Fernando Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90065. call me at. 760-285-4149 and i can get you a phone number if you need,
alex bashta III, acting education south,cba
Norton 6db Fly Press for sale
Ron Bedgood started a new discussion in For Sale on January 5 and updated on January 5
I have a Norton 6db Fly Press for sale $1600.00. It comes complete with two counter balance balls, no table or tooling.
This press is rated at 6 tons and is in great condition. No slop in the ram, threads are in great shape with no cracks in the press. This is a big press weighting 750 lbs. From the center of the ram to the back of the press measures 12". From the base to top 42". The base measures 27.5" front to back and 20" side to side. The ram takes a 1" shaft for tooling. Location Boyd Texas. Email to rondff@yahoo.com
Blacksmith Tools For Sale
Jerry Coe replied on January 2
I can also be reached by email at jcoe2001@yahoo.com
We are saddened to announce the passing of our long-time friend, Bobby Sharp
Tim Cisneros started a new discussion in Page Comments on January 1 and updated on January 1
I was always glad to see Bobby. Usually at Oktoberfest with his infectious smile and good natured humor. And always a hearty laugh and a “how’s it go’in”? You knew he liked you and was genuinely interested in how you were doing. There was nothing false about Bobby. He was your friend and you knew it. I’m gonna miss him. To his family I can only say that his was a light that shone bright. My sincere condolences to you.
Blacksmith Tools For Sale
Jerry Coe started a new discussion in For Sale on December 8, 2011 and updated on December 8, 2011
I am selling extra tools from my shop:
3x Post vices at $200 each;
1 bench vice 3 in jaw $200;
1 anvil, Haybudden Brooklyn, 108lbs, 19th century excellent condition 4 in x 13.5 in face, no marks $800;
3x pipe vices 3 & 4 inch max. $75 each;
1 Edwards #1 Bench shear 10 guage to 1/8 with 4 3/4 in blade
13 lbs, blade like new, $100
2x hand crank blowers, $200 each
1 belt drive blower $50
Call for more info Jerry 510-525-4972
Hobart Plasma Cutter,used
Jerry Coe started a new discussion in For Sale on December 4, 2011 and updated on December 4, 2011
60amp cutter with 20 ft ground and 20 ft cutter leads. and 10 ft cord, will include wall receptacle. Has had light use.
Paid $3600 will sell for $1500obo
Selling a Swage Block
Rguest started a new discussion in For Sale on November 29, 2011 and updated on November 29, 2011
I am selling a Blacksmith Swage Block I’ve had for a number of years. It measures 12″×12″×3.5″
It is selling for $500.00
It is located in Hayward 94541
(510) 305-2899
Anyang 165 Hammer For Sale
Shadill replied on November 26, 2011
New, lower price- $7,800 obo
need a blade smith teacher in tacoma
alex bashta III started a new discussion in Help Wanted on November 17, 2011 and updated on November 17, 2011
got a call today from a military gentlemen looking for some one to teach him blade smithing. he will be discharged and returning to Washington, Tacoma area in a month or so. if you know any one or the local blacksmith group, please post here or email me at education south.
i am thinking of informing him about the northwest blacksmith group, but told him id ask here too, in case cba knows some one personally.
thank you.
CBA Address
Herb Upham replied on November 15, 2011
E-mail addresses have not changed, the publication address changed several moths ago and now the official mailing address. The USPO will forward for 6 months from our old PO Box.
board meeting in january
Herb Upham replied on November 15, 2011
Hi Alex,
The next membership meeting will be held at Spring Conference in April. All members are welcome to communicate, at any time, with the CBA Board of Directors by sending an e-mail to the president with a copy to the secretary. Minutes will be posted after the meeting and a web recording is being evaluated.
board meeting in january
alex bashta III started a new discussion in CBA News on November 12, 2011 and updated on November 12, 2011
are the general membership going to be able to listen in or participate in the january “teleconference” meeting?
silencing the ring replied to by Nitzan.L today at 6:08AM
leather aprons started by Diana Scherf on February 2
time to get rid of a little stuff replied to by Pete Kielty on January 31
Industrial size swage block started by Utah Old Iron on January 31
Archives replied to by alex bashta III on January 28
Spring Conference Online Registration Now Open commented upon by Herb Upham on January 27
