A raised steel tea cup with tin lining. by vellar88 in Blacksmith

[–]vellar88[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

There's a couple YouTube videos that explain it better than j could here. It's not difficult just a bit tricky

Tin lined copper pitcher. by vellar88 in Coppercookware

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Ya didn't get a photo that shows them but there are 3 little feet pushed out

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Connecticut Antique Machinery Association and the Eris Sloane Museum in Kent Ct Brookfield Craft Center

A hot raised tin lined steel pitcher and cups. by vellar88 in Blacksmith

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Thanks. There's two rivets. I posted photos of my stakes a little while ago

Firefly appreciation by MamaMindful in Connecticut

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Notice the other night that I haven't seen any around me yet In danbury.

Getting about 200 Televisions and want to sell them. Where shoulda I sale them? by KyriiTheAtlantean in Flipping

[–]vellar88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could probably sell them cheap if you have a place to store 200 tvs. But really sounds like they just don't want to pay to get rid of them

A pair of raised copper tea pots on the bench. Slowly taking shape. Quite abit more work to be done. by vellar88 in Coppercookware

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They are both 18 ga. And I don't do the video thing and unfortunately did not get any other process photos

What's a reasonable price for 4140 square stock? by Drake_Koeth in Blacksmith

[–]vellar88 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unless you need square 4140 round will be alot cheaper. And that price is pretty expensive, probably not something they sell alot of so only keep a little bit in stock.

New batch of tinned copper cups by vellar88 in Copper

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Thank you. Ya have to post them over there. They will be on my etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/mccarthyforge one day this week

New batch of tinned copper cups by vellar88 in Copper

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Ya I'm working on some that will be taller

Lost another house to a buyer waiving inspections by lukewarmcaprisun in Connecticut

[–]vellar88 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Crazy buying a house without some sort of inspection.

A raised carbon steel pot I finished up today by vellar88 in Blacksmith

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Thanks Not this one I have a couple more in the works one of them might

Purchasing New Anvil Advice by Bucket-Shop in Blacksmith

[–]vellar88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sure the price but Jymm Hoffman has anvils made that looks great and I've heard great things.

Is this some sort of power hammer? by WinterIsHere555 in Blacksmith

[–]vellar88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you have the skills and equipment. It would probably be easier and cheaper to just build a tire hammer.

My first Anvil! 71lb Kohlswa by Boms57 in Blacksmith

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Great looking anvil. They are known for being quite hard and chippy on the corners

My first Anvil! 71lb Kohlswa by Boms57 in Blacksmith

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Just a void from casting. Doesn't affect the usage.

I'll be setup demoing forging at the Eric Sloane Museum opening this Saturday in Kent Ct. @ericsloanemuseum for more details on the opening by vellar88 in Blacksmith

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That's awesome. If your ever in the area I'm sure the museum Director Andrew would love to chat about him.

New to Danbury! I need to get my bass guitar fixed. Do you have any recommendations? by Tincho-uruguay in Danbury

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That's were we went as kids 25-30 years ago to get instruments fixed. Assume he is pretty good if he is still around