Anvil Envy

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  • Опубліковано 19 чер 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.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 191

  • @HandToolRescue
    @HandToolRescue 7 років тому +152

    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.

    • @wastelandrebel762
      @wastelandrebel762 7 років тому +2

      there is no tools like that anymore

    • @deweys
      @deweys 7 років тому +1

      You'd probably paint em all white..

    • @HandToolRescue
      @HandToolRescue 7 років тому +11

      Everything was black and white back then.

    • @SalvageWorkshop
      @SalvageWorkshop 5 років тому

      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!

  • @TheBrokenLife
    @TheBrokenLife 7 років тому +82

    That guy must have a real coyote problem with all of those anvils around...

    • @badlandskid
      @badlandskid 7 років тому +4

      Maxwelhse now that's funny!
      But maybe he no longer had coyote problems because of all the anvils.

    • @TheBrokenLife
      @TheBrokenLife 7 років тому +3

      You thinking those are the left-overs or that the anvils are deterrents?

    • @badlandskid
      @badlandskid 7 років тому +5

      Maxwelhse I was kinda thinking maybe there is a coyote under each one. 🤔

    • @Steve_Just_Steve
      @Steve_Just_Steve 7 років тому +2

      +Max Or a rat problem......LOL

  • @jakespede7540
    @jakespede7540 5 років тому +8

    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.

  • @signelengis
    @signelengis 7 років тому +135

    LOL no wonder I can't ever find an anvil.. It appears that anvil hoarding is a thing!

    • @brianr8581
      @brianr8581 7 років тому +14

      signelengis it most certainly is. I couldn't find a anvil for years. now i have 5 lol

    • @lewiemcneely9143
      @lewiemcneely9143 7 років тому +4

      Like Gravely tractors and rabbits.

    • @brianr8581
      @brianr8581 7 років тому +1

      Lewie McNeely the gravity one i could do without the multiplying. but there's no stopping that.

    • @lewiemcneely9143
      @lewiemcneely9143 7 років тому

      Gravity?? Not Gravely?

    • @williammorris9405
      @williammorris9405 7 років тому +2

      Brian R are you using all of em? I could certainly use one :)

  • @ronitsingh85
    @ronitsingh85 Рік тому

    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.

  • @horsekid98367
    @horsekid98367 7 років тому +47

    The only disappointment I had with this video was not being able to see the power hammer in action :-)

    • @BrianDaleNeeley
      @BrianDaleNeeley 7 років тому +10

      If I had any disappointment at all it would be that this isn't my shop!!!!

  • @sblack48
    @sblack48 6 років тому +17

    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.

    • @rickershomesteadahobbyfarm3291
      @rickershomesteadahobbyfarm3291 Рік тому

      That’s interesting. I’m pretty sure they will end up having to hide them again one day. Probably some day soon.

    • @sblack48
      @sblack48 Рік тому

      @@rickershomesteadahobbyfarm3291 why?

  • @Steve_Just_Steve
    @Steve_Just_Steve 7 років тому +4

    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

  • @crakilldurmom
    @crakilldurmom 4 роки тому +1

    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.

  • @zomie1
    @zomie1 7 років тому +19

    We need to see that power hammer running ...

  • @Denispat
    @Denispat 7 років тому +12

    bravo for the camera quality :)
    thanks for showing us around, really appreciate it

  • @dannysantos1266
    @dannysantos1266 5 років тому

    How sweet of him to show you around the shop and talk and share his stories..

  • @tropifiori
    @tropifiori 7 років тому +10

    When you own a 225 lbs Haybudden, you run out of envy.

  • @nalurash2787
    @nalurash2787 7 років тому +141

    "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.

  • @royd9837
    @royd9837 7 років тому +1

    What a great character Alan is. It was a pleasure watching the video.

  • @santiagoboselli6519
    @santiagoboselli6519 7 років тому

    I am loving this channel and specifically your knowledge. Please never stop.

  • @63256325N
    @63256325N 7 років тому

    Nice shop indeed. Well equipped. Thanks for the tour.

  • @larrywhite444
    @larrywhite444 7 років тому

    I'm an oldster and this shop is impressive. Thank you for this video.

  • @biggest23
    @biggest23 7 років тому

    That was bloody mighty and it's good to know I'm not the last person to use the word "neat" as a compliment.

  • @Beanpapac15
    @Beanpapac15 6 років тому +1

    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

  • @kengamble8595
    @kengamble8595 7 років тому

    Dang it, you get to have all the fun ! 😊
    Thanks for sharing and take care.

  • @apatientspider
    @apatientspider 7 років тому

    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.

  • @patriots1needed
    @patriots1needed 7 років тому

    Wow. Thanks for the tour.

  • @brianr8581
    @brianr8581 7 років тому

    Total shop envy!!! Some day I will have THAT shop:) thank you for another great video! Impressive collection.

  • @KowboyUSA
    @KowboyUSA 7 років тому +16

    5:07 is that a nylon gear driving the hammer?

  • @ryancowherd3842
    @ryancowherd3842 7 років тому

    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.

  • @jameschippett2177
    @jameschippett2177 7 років тому

    Really liked this video. I could listen toy you talking about this and that for hours. Great content.

  • @stevejanka361
    @stevejanka361 7 років тому

    Another serious tool guy. Wow these guys got equipment. Great video. Thanks.

  • @Slippindisc
    @Slippindisc 7 років тому +38

    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.

    • @slaughtergang518
      @slaughtergang518 7 років тому +8

      MrAdvantage1 obviously you dont work in construction or a trade

  • @bobsilleck6797
    @bobsilleck6797 7 років тому +1

    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!

  • @waveman0
    @waveman0 Рік тому

    his 448 is a magnificent anvil, very envious of that and I know why he says it is his perfect anvil.

  • @mulekickhandmadeguitars8465
    @mulekickhandmadeguitars8465 6 років тому

    As a woodworker, I haven't done that much metal work but all of this is very informative and quite interesting.

  • @LPJMagicmusic
    @LPJMagicmusic 3 роки тому +1

    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.

  • @markgonzales952
    @markgonzales952 3 роки тому

    I really enjoy watching your videos,keep up the good work

  • @timbylander7015
    @timbylander7015 7 років тому +3

    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.

  • @philipprigmore8723
    @philipprigmore8723 7 років тому

    Of course I like. And a very good title. Anvil envy, absolutely!

  • @michaelbrown8545
    @michaelbrown8545 7 років тому

    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

  • @DavidDiaz-sh8hc
    @DavidDiaz-sh8hc 5 років тому

    Just wanted to sat I joy all the videos and have learned from them thanks Cy

  • @CF-bg3jd
    @CF-bg3jd 2 роки тому

    That 500 pound anvil is incredible.

  • @cologelo
    @cologelo 7 років тому

    I could listen to you guys chat for hours and do some blacksmith work also.

  • @westtexasprepper
    @westtexasprepper 7 років тому +8

    Thought he sounded like a fellow Texan!

  • @Wedelj
    @Wedelj 7 років тому +1

    That power hammer is a monster!

  • @rivernet62
    @rivernet62 7 років тому +2

    So many people with anvil fixation. Good to see.

  • @TheTarrMan
    @TheTarrMan 7 років тому

    Beautiful!

  • @joeyblane4548
    @joeyblane4548 4 роки тому

    That's right, a wonderful South German anvil, same size as I own, greetings from Germany

    • @joeyblane4548
      @joeyblane4548 4 роки тому

      The quadratic piece is the voramboss, the infront anvil

  • @verdatum
    @verdatum 7 років тому

    Hey, UA-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 :)

  • @paulgargan6134
    @paulgargan6134 7 років тому

    nice tour

  • @Gracebeliever077
    @Gracebeliever077 5 років тому

    00:49 That 'ol boy ain't 'rignilly from Oregon. I love it!

  • @jonluchtefeld6639
    @jonluchtefeld6639 7 років тому +1

    old world tools! The spirit that lies within.

  • @shockload6731
    @shockload6731 7 років тому

    Thank goodness, I needed my mainly youtube break.

  • @Lil_Wizaard
    @Lil_Wizaard 7 років тому

    Great video! It would be cool if you went around to more local shops and just talked to people

  • @cgmcpherson33
    @cgmcpherson33 7 років тому

    sweet shop thanx

  • @twistertechnology9367
    @twistertechnology9367 7 років тому

    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.

  • @kyleloll
    @kyleloll 6 років тому

    Can you do a video about metal nails? The types and size, and what they would be used for. I would appreciate it!

  • @dzjad
    @dzjad 7 років тому +4

    seriously. what a hammer. I want to see that thing in action!

    • @bogomir67
      @bogomir67 6 років тому

      Well, here is a 50kg/220spm one in action: ua-cam.com/video/iGWha85o3_k/v-deo.html

  • @chuckhart8970
    @chuckhart8970 7 років тому

    Just fun to look at wish I had the space to keep them all.

  • @badlandskid
    @badlandskid 7 років тому

    Once again, nice video with great content. Some day I will find me an anvil.

  • @richp5321
    @richp5321 7 років тому

    so envious!

  • @whateverittakesfabrication2202
    @whateverittakesfabrication2202 7 років тому

    Good stuff.

  • @jarrettowen4193
    @jarrettowen4193 3 роки тому

    Awesome!!

  • @javiermoncada1667
    @javiermoncada1667 7 років тому

    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

  • @mvblitzyo
    @mvblitzyo 6 років тому

    I drove rt through Oakland Oregon a few years ago on road trip to Washington St a few years ago darn ..

  • @mattweeks5182
    @mattweeks5182 7 років тому

    We want more! !

  • @DavidLucas-hf1cx
    @DavidLucas-hf1cx 7 років тому

    The construction videos are great but I really like getting back to blacksmithing...

  • @tonybaggett1984
    @tonybaggett1984 7 років тому

    Beautiful anvils. Always wanted one but where I live they are hard to find and if found cost way more than I could afford.

  • @Truckerjohn174
    @Truckerjohn174 7 років тому

    Like the new logo!

  • @dzarren
    @dzarren 5 років тому +7

    You accidentally called him "Anvil" around 0:38 seconds.

    • @Volundur9567
      @Volundur9567 3 роки тому

      Would be a good name for a girl if in Finnish (Alasin).

  • @stationaryenginesworldwide
    @stationaryenginesworldwide 5 років тому

    Awesome video

  • @robertbogan225
    @robertbogan225 7 років тому

    Wow meet a lot of cool people in the building fixing forging fields

  • @zsozso411
    @zsozso411 6 років тому

    Just who would dislike something like this?

  • @tylerkrug7719
    @tylerkrug7719 6 років тому

    Great quality of the video. Must be a nice camera 👍

  • @matallen8222
    @matallen8222 6 років тому +1

    I work at CDP forge in Germany which is the main plant of the peddinhaus group

  • @markmoreno7295
    @markmoreno7295 Рік тому

    The German pattern anvil looks like a Haberman. Not sure but they were often huge and had the shelf to one side.

  • @shexdensmore
    @shexdensmore 5 років тому +1

    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.

  • @markling712
    @markling712 7 років тому

    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!

  • @cliffwarmoth9070
    @cliffwarmoth9070 7 років тому +1

    Good video! I had to remind myself "thou shalt not covet!"

  • @lemix69
    @lemix69 3 роки тому

    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! 🖖😎⚒

  • @chaukenschmiede7371
    @chaukenschmiede7371 7 років тому

    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? ;)

  • @girliedog
    @girliedog 7 років тому +1

    I had no idea Black Smithing was so big in Oregon.

  • @scrambler350
    @scrambler350 7 років тому

    Open up UA-cam and get the pleasant surprise of a new _Essential Craftsman_ video.

  • @josejamilsouza1872
    @josejamilsouza1872 4 роки тому

    Excelente explicação 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷👏🇧🇷

  • @broadusthompson1666
    @broadusthompson1666 7 років тому

    I don't know about the stamp but everything about the shape of that anvil at the end says Trenton.

  • @JohnEWalkerRed
    @JohnEWalkerRed 4 роки тому

    These guys are my people

  • @lewiemcneely9143
    @lewiemcneely9143 7 років тому

    A sight calmer that chain saw handling.

  • @armandopinto8743
    @armandopinto8743 5 років тому

    Incrível...muito 👍

  • @Gman77100
    @Gman77100 6 років тому

    Would love to know how they repair the Annville's I have a mouse house from England cast body tool steel tub see a lot of people use 7018 but never hear how it actually turns out

  • @quantum_kiwi
    @quantum_kiwi 7 років тому +3

    I wonder if there are any 18th century anvils still serviceable. That would be fascinating!

    • @broadusthompson1666
      @broadusthompson1666 7 років тому +1

      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.

  • @kmcwhq
    @kmcwhq 7 років тому +4

    I hate it when these videos end......

  • @MawoDuffer
    @MawoDuffer 7 років тому

    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.

  • @robertapreston4200
    @robertapreston4200 Рік тому

    600# falling weight....
    Geeze and no OSHA safety railings 🤭🙄🙄
    How did we all survive?
    Love that hammer and the shop.
    Thanks guys

  • @yakill
    @yakill 7 років тому

    the picture at 1:50 is actually not the Rhine, but Moselle

  • @SkullCrusher757
    @SkullCrusher757 6 років тому

    id love to have that German anvil

  • @1jtolvey
    @1jtolvey 7 років тому

    TOOO COOOL !!

  • @wpherigo1
    @wpherigo1 7 років тому

    I love your videos and have learned a lot about stuff I was previously uninterested in. You've taught about appreciating so many different things. One suggestion for your camera man -- I always think your subjects are standing in front of a green screen. The edges around the subjects are too sharp, and sometimes the background is blurred in a way that isn't natural. Maybe I'm seeing things, but I think it would be helpful to pull back whatever post processing variable is responsible for that. Maybe it's in the camera. Anyway -- still great work, and keep it up!

  • @jackwittlich8409
    @jackwittlich8409 7 років тому

    Seeing the hollow bottom on that Solid Rock anvil reminds me of the old practice of filling those cavities with gun powder and shooting them up in the air. Ever try that?

  • @eianwahgener7623
    @eianwahgener7623 6 років тому

    that nicest jealousy inducing one... from germany.. looks like an Ernst Refflinghaus

  • @samuelblakey5157
    @samuelblakey5157 7 років тому

    Hey Scott, I'm looking for a new Estwing claw hammer, my grandfather's finally gave out. What's the difference between the regular and English pattern claw hammers?

  • @lazaromartins3058
    @lazaromartins3058 3 роки тому +1

    Não consigo entender uma palavra mais gosto muito
    Obrigado por fazer vídeos pra gente ver no Brasil

  • @hunterhawkins2005
    @hunterhawkins2005 7 років тому

    try a version where you look at others forges to show differences and designs

  • @jason-ge5nr
    @jason-ge5nr 7 років тому

    Nice anvuls