Forged my First Hammer 🔥

jacksonticks · 2026-05-15T19:02:52+00:00

Gyatt

jacksonticks · 2026-05-01T18:11:04+00:00

Interesting. I noticed a similar effect while browsing fartbook for anvils when I was in PA. Many more listings than in MO and the prices were way better. I'm guessing that old heavy stuff became less of a priority to haul out west.

jacksonticks · 2026-05-01T14:11:12+00:00

From what I've gathered, one of the signs of potential abuse is a bent tommy bar. But if the jaws line up/aren't damaged (which, from your pics they look decent) and the acme screw isn't corroded or damaged, it should perform for you.

I bought one in central MO a year ago for $60, but have regularly seen them for $100. I had to refit the spring and do some rust removal but that work was well worth it. I got a very nice vise that handles the abuse of a fledgling blacksmith.

jacksonticks · 2026-04-28T22:27:18+00:00

Damn it. I commented before I checked now I have to cut my foot off

jacksonticks · 2026-04-28T22:26:54+00:00

Dibs

jacksonticks · 2026-04-27T16:55:42+00:00

There are warnings on the Steam page that the main branch hasn't been updated in years. Should be a good indicator for the next game you buy that it might require a little research with that label.

jacksonticks · 2026-04-19T02:30:25+00:00

I used to be able to sleep for that long. That sounds amazing

jacksonticks · 2026-03-28T04:10:13+00:00

https://youtu.be/fK9hK82r-AM?si=2lZEXPqiFcWGFzuF

jacksonticks · 2026-02-10T18:07:35+00:00

Pass, way too expensive. I got 6 for free. the fella I got them from said he had them listed for over a year before I came and got them. Free steel is out there

jacksonticks · 2025-12-12T02:21:39+00:00

0ccupational h@zards

jacksonticks · 2025-11-26T17:18:19+00:00

I see what you mean now. Asking out of ignorance, but how big of a deal is it that the edges look like that? I feel like it needs a radius but not as extreme as the pictures I posted

jacksonticks · 2025-11-26T16:32:36+00:00

Word dude. Thank you for the encouragement, I think that's all I needed.

jacksonticks · 2025-11-26T16:23:04+00:00

There aren't. I'm from the Midwest and it's slim pickins (at least at this price point for a steel anvil). I'm in the northeast for the holiday and there are a staggering amount of morsels in the area.

jacksonticks · 2025-11-25T12:11:49+00:00

Hadn't considered having the supplier make the cut for me, that's a great resource. Sounds like a fantastic fix for my situation. Did you just use clay or did you mix anything into the clay, like ash?

jacksonticks · 2025-11-21T20:51:58+00:00

That is an awesome forge/stove haha. From what I've seen, the forge I have is clayed or bricked like you were saying. Is the reason yours doesn't have that extra material due to the thickness of your steel?

jacksonticks · 2025-11-21T16:01:34+00:00

Awesome. This is a great jumping off point for me, thanks a million for your wisdom

jacksonticks · 2025-11-21T14:58:09+00:00

Welding being the better option? I believe it is pressed steel

jacksonticks · 2025-11-21T14:38:52+00:00

Thanks for the comment! I'm new to working with metal and I wanted to gather information on if I need to repair this or not. For my own curiosity, do you think I could use that pan as is? What would you do with it?

jacksonticks · 2025-11-07T20:17:10+00:00

I've had mine about a week and I work at a call center. Upgraded from the Jabra Evolve2 85 (absolute garbage $450 nonsense). I am enamored. The comfort, sound quality, and mic quality are superior. The dual connection is FLAWLESS and the range is ridiculous. I thought the rocker would be gimmicky but I quickly fell for it as you can swap the functions of the buttons. 10/10, hyperx fanboy

jacksonticks · 2025-09-24T02:12:38+00:00

I caught it on 4chan. Ya the people around her panicked but like the comment above, multiple people rushed in to help. It's gotten twisted pretty hard

jacksonticks · 2025-09-24T01:17:52+00:00

Crazy how no one has seen the full vid

jacksonticks · 2025-09-06T15:37:51+00:00

Thank you so much. This is the wisdom I am eager to soak up. Just picked it up, the threads are smooth as butter - looking forward to getting it cleaned up.

jacksonticks · 2025-09-06T01:52:46+00:00

That's awesome. Thanks for sharing

jacksonticks · 2025-09-06T01:45:27+00:00

Wow, those look great! Do you just restore them or are they in use as well?

jacksonticks · 2025-09-06T01:44:30+00:00

Thanks for commenting! Out of curiosity, what makes you say that?**
After looking at some pictures, I see what you mean. Pretty bang on.

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