Hey folks these three items popped up on FB marketplace in my area. Messaging the seller it turns out these were their father's, who passed away a few years ago.

I'm not a good metal fabricator but these look like really sturdy units. I'm hoping to take a look in person and get some more photos. They said the press is 24 tons (The Orange Crush $4500) but not sure on the power hammer (The Thing $1800). The propane forge (listed $450) looks like a beast as well. I don't think I've seen one with 5 burners before.

I've used power hammers in the passed but not a forge press yet. Wondering what I should look for in either of these units? They look self contained/no air compressor needed but I could be wrong. I have an extra 220 V outlet and the sub panel should support a few more.

I run an induction forge currently so a propane forge that big would actually be awesome for heating large pieces evenly and $450 seems like a super low price. I would likely try and bundle all three together (if my wife will let me) for $5-6k. Does that price point seem fair? I'm in central NC, they don't have anyone in the family who uses them and want them to go to a good home.

EDIT: Met with the seller and posted a few videos/extra photos on the comments. I didn't take a photo of the inside of the forge but the lining looked good and likely not cancerous. Both the forge and press were on casters so not terrible to load onto a trailer.

The power hammer on the other hand did not budge when I went to jostle it so it is hella heavy or bolted down and I just didn't notice. Not sure how I'd get that one on a trailer.

Offered him 5k for all three which I think is fair for how much garage space they could clear up. If he goes for it I'll update this post and maybe add a workshop update when they're in place!

Slowly getting there! The new one was a lot easier to work on because I forged the bevels in so took a lot less grinding

We made a vice jig to make the handles

Blacksmith forging a re-enactor renaissance faire Raven headed cloak pin. These have many names: penannular brooch, kilt pin, blanket pin etc but they all take the same basic shape. Thought I’d try and forge one with Raven head finials giving it a sort of Viking-esque sort of feel. Hope you enjoy the video! #blacksmith #blacksmithing #renfair #reenactment

Made out of a munch of 4x4s, the leg will sit on a piece of brass in a recess drilled in the wood. Still need to forge out the bits that are gonna hold it to the post.

Please ignore the model displaying the piece, best I could get with my budget.

Had a wicked storm for the past two days, and when I took the tarp off, I found this massive mushroom on my recently mounted anvil stump. Any ideas as to how I could prevent this? I have taken the mushroom off, sprayed the area with a borax and water mixture, and burned the area once it was dry to get rid of as much moisture as possible. Then I sprayed it with some paint and rubbed some boiled linseed oil on the area. Maybe overkill, but I'd like to hear some suggestions.

Hi! A quick question for those that make their own things from nothing. How to you go about preparing to make them? ado you sketch it all out in a journal as a step by step guide? Hammer into clay before every step? Something entirely different? I wanted to ask before making any investments one way or the other. Thanks!