Anvil Envy
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 มิ.ย. 2017
- If you like blacksmith shops, you are going to want to watch this video. Alan has a VERY special anvil, and a ridiculous power hammer. A wonderful story here: • "Blacksmith's Boy - He...
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MAN I would like to own a hammer like that!...This is part 2 of our Anvil Tour series.
He does some beautiful work, and is really a fun guy.
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I'm glad there are people around who are still into using old tools like this. The people usually have as many stories as the tool itself.
there is no tools like that anymore
You'd probably paint em all white..
Everything was black and white back then.
I totally agree! I love spending time with these people! The don't think they're anything special, because its just what they do and have always done, but in reality they're our best connection to true craftsmanship that existed in generations past!
That guy must have a real coyote problem with all of those anvils around...
Maxwelhse now that's funny!
But maybe he no longer had coyote problems because of all the anvils.
You thinking those are the left-overs or that the anvils are deterrents?
Maxwelhse I was kinda thinking maybe there is a coyote under each one. 🤔
+Max Or a rat problem......LOL
LOL no wonder I can't ever find an anvil.. It appears that anvil hoarding is a thing!
signelengis it most certainly is. I couldn't find a anvil for years. now i have 5 lol
Like Gravely tractors and rabbits.
Lewie McNeely the gravity one i could do without the multiplying. but there's no stopping that.
Gravity?? Not Gravely?
Brian R are you using all of em? I could certainly use one :)
Wish this video was 2hrs long, going through his shop and talking about it all, vintage tools like that is gold to me, so well made and just beautiful looking! That German anvil is something! love its shape. Anvils are really a gateway way into the past, almost every civilization had some sort of anvils to work iron. A very historical piece for sure.
"Hun?!"
"Yeah?"
"What are you watching?"
"Some old men talking about Anvils"
Slowly, she backs away. The inquisitive wrinkle on her forehead ,now a permanent scar. What has my husband become? Just yesterday he was watching Pimple Popping videos, and now...well, now it's this.
I wanted to comment on the last anvil that had "Solid Wrought" in a circle and no other markings. I have what appears to be a very similar anvil that weighs in at
140 lbs and it is a Trenton. They appear to be close enough in physical characteristics that I thought it was my anvil for a second.Love the show! Thanks Rick.
I met Alan once about 20 years ago when he and Heiner Zimmerman did a demonstration for the then recently formed Houston Area Blacksmith Association near Tomball Texas. He's a bit grayer now than I remember him. :-)
The hollow in the bottom of that anvil marks it as probably a Trenton, another maker of forged wrought iron anvils. Look for a serial number on the foot. It definitely is not a Peter Wright, as they are always flat underneath.
I'm a big fan of Mr. Flashing. He always takes time to answer my questions. I also really enjoy what he shares about his animals. Especially Oberon the ass.
How sweet of him to show you around the shop and talk and share his stories..
That was bloody mighty and it's good to know I'm not the last person to use the word "neat" as a compliment.
The only disappointment I had with this video was not being able to see the power hammer in action :-)
If I had any disappointment at all it would be that this isn't my shop!!!!
That 500 pound anvil is incredible.
bravo for the camera quality :)
thanks for showing us around, really appreciate it
We need to see that power hammer running ...
When you own a 225 lbs Haybudden, you run out of envy.
I love how even though you have a current running project theme with the spec house you still place a video like this in the feed to keep some variety on the channel while still staying true to your word to walk us through building your spec house. I really mean it when I say this is a special channel, I knew from the first video that your genuine passion for your crafts, your excellent way of presenting them and the awesome videography/production work that this was going to be a great channel and by gorge I was right! Thank you guys for your willingness to share and hard work on these vids!
JustSteve
his 448 is a magnificent anvil, very envious of that and I know why he says it is his perfect anvil.
5:07 is that a nylon gear driving the hammer?
I'm 30, and your videos remind me of hanging out with my dad and his friends as a kid in somebody's garage or workshop or something (not too far north of where you're at). I don't mean that as an offense. I feel like today we are so bogged down about phones and talking about what's on TV and who's the biggest fan of what team that we lose that male bonding that you older guys are able to do.
MrAdvantage1 obviously you dont work in construction or a trade
My friend's grandfather says that back in England during wwII smiths would put their anvils down wells to hide them from the people collecting scrap for the war effort. Also, smiths were exempt from the draft.
That’s interesting. I’m pretty sure they will end up having to hide them again one day. Probably some day soon.
@@rickershomesteadahobbyfarm3291 why?
What a great character Alan is. It was a pleasure watching the video.
What I love is that this guy has a collection BUT he uses them! I watched a video of a guy with hundreds of anvils and maybe thousands of vises just sitting in his house. I had just barely found a 180lb 1901 fisher anvil after years of looking. It damn near made me nauseous.
Nice shop indeed. Well equipped. Thanks for the tour.
Wow. Thanks for the tour.
As a woodworker, I haven't done that much metal work but all of this is very informative and quite interesting.
Got to use a very similar south german style anvil a while back, have to say I agree with the man on his anvil taste
Of course I like. And a very good title. Anvil envy, absolutely!
I am loving this channel and specifically your knowledge. Please never stop.
Dang it, you get to have all the fun ! 😊
Thanks for sharing and take care.
I'm an oldster and this shop is impressive. Thank you for this video.
That's right, a wonderful South German anvil, same size as I own, greetings from Germany
The quadratic piece is the voramboss, the infront anvil
I could listen to you guys chat for hours and do some blacksmith work also.
Another serious tool guy. Wow these guys got equipment. Great video. Thanks.
That power hammer is a monster!
The construction videos are great but I really like getting back to blacksmithing...
Total shop envy!!! Some day I will have THAT shop:) thank you for another great video! Impressive collection.
Hey, TH-cam, why are you only just now telling me about this channel? This is exactly the stuff I like. You should understand this by now. You should've told me about this channel immediately. Paul Zimmerman? Man, that's one Hell of a name-drop. It looks like I've got quite a backlog to watch :)
Really liked this video. I could listen toy you talking about this and that for hours. Great content.
Would love to see Mr Flashing do some work with the hammer and see some of his artwork as well. Seems you've found a kindred spirit!
I don't have a true anvil, but I was shocked to see the exact same big blue Norton press that I have! That's the only other one I've ever seen, I guess I just lucked out, it must be good if he has one. I think I paid $100. For it, I've always thought I got a good deal.
Cheers.
So many people with anvil fixation. Good to see.
I just absolutely love your videos! as a farrier and fellow blacksmith, I know the importance of a good leather boot. You should do a video on your favorite boots.
Just wanted to sat I joy all the videos and have learned from them thanks Cy
I really enjoy watching your videos,keep up the good work
Just who would dislike something like this?
seriously. what a hammer. I want to see that thing in action!
Well, here is a 50kg/220spm one in action: th-cam.com/video/iGWha85o3_k/w-d-xo.html
Open up TH-cam and get the pleasant surprise of a new _Essential Craftsman_ video.
Beautiful!
Thought he sounded like a fellow Texan!
thanks both for the time to produce this vidio. The purpose of the "mouse" holes had me beat until you mentioned manipulating the iron at the forge, exsplains why they are square and not round, also a good indicator that the anvil is forged and not cast. Cheers fellas
00:49 That 'ol boy ain't 'rignilly from Oregon. I love it!
nice tour
We want more! !
Awesome video
so envious!
Wow, I see what you mean about anvil envy, I have an 55 lb Harbor Freight special that I've used for years for lots of little jobs, just bought what I refer to as my real anvil, haven't actually gotten it yet, should arrive on wednesday, but it's only 110 lbs, got my blacksmithing hammers yesterday ones 4.5 lb, ones 3.5 lb and the last one is 2.3 lb, they are cross-peens, I just bought a 3 burner Devil's forge, it should be here on wednesday also, so Wednesday is going to be a big day for me, so I can start building my shop in my backyard, I'm thinking about a 10' x 15' building and I'm going to make it so I can remove the top 1/4 of the wall all the way around for the warm summer days. I have to say that Forge that Flashing has is a beaut too, maybe one day you could go back and get the story on the forge itself. Any way thanks again for another great video, I learn so much when I watch Essential Craftsman and Black Bear Forge as well! Thanks so much! 🖖😎⚒
Like the new logo!
sweet shop thanx
Thank goodness, I needed my mainly youtube break.
Great video guys. Also, all the guys out there looking for anvils. They aren't hard to find. Paying for them is the hard part.
Good stuff.
old world tools! The spirit that lies within.
600# falling weight....
Geeze and no OSHA safety railings 🤭🙄🙄
How did we all survive?
Love that hammer and the shop.
Thanks guys
Awesome!!
Once again, nice video with great content. Some day I will find me an anvil.
You accidentally called him "Anvil" around 0:38 seconds.
Would be a good name for a girl if in Finnish (Alasin).
Great video! It would be cool if you went around to more local shops and just talked to people
The German pattern anvil looks like a Haberman. Not sure but they were often huge and had the shelf to one side.
Just fun to look at wish I had the space to keep them all.
I drove rt through Oakland Oregon a few years ago on road trip to Washington St a few years ago darn ..
Another great video. Thank you. I live in Portland and recently got a Peter Wright. I think it could use some repair and could work off the bill with labor. Please let me know if interested
These guys are my people
I had no idea Black Smithing was so big in Oregon.
Good video! I had to remind myself "thou shalt not covet!"
Can you do a video about metal nails? The types and size, and what they would be used for. I would appreciate it!
I work at CDP forge in Germany which is the main plant of the peddinhaus group
Cheers from Saskatchewan!
You and me both!
Hand Tool Rescue HOLD ON A MINUTE! Are you telling me that the fantastic H.T.R. channel is from the very same rectangular province as myself? If this is the case, GO RIDERS!
100%. 2 Flat 2 Rectangular.
Hand Tool Rescue Well if you ever find yourself in Saskatoon sometime it would be my pleasure to buy you a pint. I also have some artifacts I'd be willing to donate, if you're interested of course.
Wow meet a lot of cool people in the building fixing forging fields
I hate it when these videos end......
Beautiful anvils. Always wanted one but where I live they are hard to find and if found cost way more than I could afford.
Scott, it's almost rude to show a hammer like that and not demonstrate it running! C'mon! I have dreams of having a shop like that one day. Truly beyond what I "can think or imagine." Eph 3:20
Great quality of the video. Must be a nice camera 👍
Oh great, now I want another anvil. My wife will be so pleased if I add one more to my collection. Any advice on that? ;)
I've worked under a Nazel (what that Power Hammer was in the video), and they're are great hammers! Now, don't tell me, that you didn't leave without using it!
Excelente explicação 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷👏🇧🇷
the picture at 1:50 is actually not the Rhine, but Moselle
I used to know someone who collected anvils and he doesn't even blacksmith unfortunately. I'll have to see if I can contact him to buy one.
I have trip hammer envy
I wonder if there are any 18th century anvils still serviceable. That would be fascinating!
Alex Swart absolutely, if they're treated right they don't wear out. I've seen colonial English anvils that were as good as they were new, and as good as anything new.
I'm very curious how that hammer worked, I see a gear and pinion system behind it and makes me wonder how that interacts with the hammer.
TOOO COOOL !!
People who complain about not finding an anvil are really saying they want one real cheap or free. They are available but you must pay for quality. E Bay is but one example. Shipping alone is more than some folks are willing to pay, pity. Wasting one's time beating on a small section of rr track or an el cheap-o anvil shaped object will make you regret waiting when you finally do acquire a big 'un. A great Anvil changes everything. And all that tooling built for the little beater will have to be remade. Life is too short and the trade so long to learn.
Remind me not to get into an anvil shaming contest with these two guys.
Incrível...muito 👍
A sight calmer that chain saw handling.
I don't know about the stamp but everything about the shape of that anvil at the end says Trenton.
I’m I the only one that wishes to have a blacksmith shop
id love to have that German anvil
Não consigo entender uma palavra mais gosto muito
Obrigado por fazer vídeos pra gente ver no Brasil
that nicest jealousy inducing one... from germany.. looks like an Ernst Refflinghaus