tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555174565681262998.post6420325353054971198..comments2023-09-23T10:41:38.378-05:00Comments on Anvil Artifacts: Make Do ToolsAnvil Artifactshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00246256420629683122noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555174565681262998.post-20682218986466930622015-10-08T20:13:37.937-05:002015-10-08T20:13:37.937-05:00Great ideas and beautiful work! I just picked up a...Great ideas and beautiful work! I just picked up a set of round pry bars from Harbor Freight and they make great ring mandrels. I can't seem to paste the direct link, but you should be able to find them at www.harborfreight.com for about $7.99. Keep up the good work!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00712467051057883501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555174565681262998.post-89502005313399975672014-02-08T21:20:23.837-06:002014-02-08T21:20:23.837-06:00thanks for sharing photos of all your tools, espec...thanks for sharing photos of all your tools, especially the "made up" tools. I already have alot of them at home & didn't think of using them, <br />A in CA<br />50ny68cahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03777710364519055962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555174565681262998.post-15522376884124454542013-02-20T13:33:33.813-06:002013-02-20T13:33:33.813-06:00Thanks much, Barry. Btw, Your new book looks fant...Thanks much, Barry. Btw, Your new book looks fantastic! So nice to see your amazing work displayed in that manner.Anvil Artifactshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00246256420629683122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555174565681262998.post-52496240347928540302013-02-20T13:30:50.888-06:002013-02-20T13:30:50.888-06:00is it one of those tiny white delrin ones? I find...is it one of those tiny white delrin ones? I find them totally useless. My discs always get stuck in the wells, then I have to dig them out, inevitably ruining them. Do you have any tips for using those?Anvil Artifactshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00246256420629683122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555174565681262998.post-44027249797590510902013-02-20T13:27:55.171-06:002013-02-20T13:27:55.171-06:00There are so many fun places in your area to hunt ...There are so many fun places in your area to hunt for treasures. I bet you'll run across some great old tools at Webster or Rennigers or antique row on Orange Ave, if you go to these places. Happy hunting Bond girl! Anvil Artifactshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00246256420629683122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555174565681262998.post-77768557457636405642013-02-20T13:23:21.340-06:002013-02-20T13:23:21.340-06:00Welcome Sidra! Thanks so much. Appreciate your t...Welcome Sidra! Thanks so much. Appreciate your taking the time to leave such a nice comment.Anvil Artifactshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00246256420629683122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555174565681262998.post-78656315763233157322013-02-20T13:20:23.903-06:002013-02-20T13:20:23.903-06:00hahahaha I thought you were going to say you loved...hahahaha I thought you were going to say you loved scrolling down to see the animal photo. Thanks so much, Melinda!Anvil Artifactshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00246256420629683122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555174565681262998.post-72964676215141106032013-02-20T13:18:50.928-06:002013-02-20T13:18:50.928-06:00Appreciate that! Speaking of imagination, your sh...Appreciate that! Speaking of imagination, your shop is chock full of great and unique creations.Anvil Artifactshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00246256420629683122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555174565681262998.post-38409414047467444852013-02-20T13:17:39.938-06:002013-02-20T13:17:39.938-06:00Thank you Hundred Colors and welcome! Hope it wil...Thank you Hundred Colors and welcome! Hope it will prove useful.Anvil Artifactshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00246256420629683122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555174565681262998.post-51478759669175827362013-02-20T13:16:33.576-06:002013-02-20T13:16:33.576-06:00Pounding out a design on the metal is a blast. Pl...Pounding out a design on the metal is a blast. Please show us if you try it.Anvil Artifactshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00246256420629683122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555174565681262998.post-59157289265805175572013-02-20T13:15:26.504-06:002013-02-20T13:15:26.504-06:00oooh I bet you can have a load of fun with your ar...oooh I bet you can have a load of fun with your artist husbands tools. So this is how I got these tools. In addition to saving up for the big ones, I make it easy for the hubs to get them for anniversary presents. I give him my wish list with the item order # and where to get it! hahahahah. Anvil Artifactshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00246256420629683122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555174565681262998.post-49924537888911530212013-02-20T13:08:58.801-06:002013-02-20T13:08:58.801-06:00Oh you positive thinker, you. Um...mostly unpacke...Oh you positive thinker, you. Um...mostly unpacked...well kinda sorta unpacked....ok, some of it is unpacked. Anvil Artifactshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00246256420629683122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555174565681262998.post-55692041653193047802013-02-20T13:07:49.146-06:002013-02-20T13:07:49.146-06:00Oh the things you will do with stakes and your coo...Oh the things you will do with stakes and your cool reclaimed aluminum. Thank you much for the lovely comment. <br />Are you saying that when you're out kayaking, you don't scoop up sea life and let it crawl all over you? What's the fun in that, Lucie? :)<br /> Anvil Artifactshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00246256420629683122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555174565681262998.post-69767411875107003152013-02-20T13:03:08.679-06:002013-02-20T13:03:08.679-06:00Thanks Juliette! These little sculptures are so f...Thanks Juliette! These little sculptures are so fun to use as props. Your recent work has been wonderful!Anvil Artifactshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00246256420629683122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555174565681262998.post-57594873163810240122013-02-20T13:01:25.352-06:002013-02-20T13:01:25.352-06:00Oh yes, tooling up is definately to be had. Too b...Oh yes, tooling up is definately to be had. Too bad you missed out on that class. Hahahaha, so sad that "Straighten up and Pyrite" was already used. You're hilarious when you're punchy! Anvil Artifactshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00246256420629683122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555174565681262998.post-88352999949751654552013-02-20T12:55:15.481-06:002013-02-20T12:55:15.481-06:00Thanks so much, Pipn! Hope you know how very much...Thanks so much, Pipn! Hope you know how very much I appreciate your kind comments.Anvil Artifactshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00246256420629683122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555174565681262998.post-72687078471272525512013-02-19T05:05:27.053-06:002013-02-19T05:05:27.053-06:00AA - always great to see other metal workers tools...AA - always great to see other metal workers tools - and I must say I have a little tool-envy given the array you showed - but they all look like they get a good work out. I like the amount of work you have put into the folding and chasing of the copper piece for the necklace - it has worked out really well. Go well and hammer on. BBarryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10059639215109777537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555174565681262998.post-5080778121469622292013-02-18T08:00:42.469-06:002013-02-18T08:00:42.469-06:00So jealous of your tool stash. I will photograph m...So jealous of your tool stash. I will photograph my dapping block because it's hilarious. It's like a doll's dapping block, so very tiny!<br />Cool earrings.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555174565681262998.post-21025156073522652902013-02-15T11:03:21.426-06:002013-02-15T11:03:21.426-06:00The earrings and necklace are gorgeous! I am now i...The earrings and necklace are gorgeous! I am now in tool envy..... but I have been known to grab something out of the ordinary to make do. A rawhide dog bone takes the grand prize though. You never know what you have laying around until you're in need and your imagination kicks in. Thanks for the leather tip for the anvil and the nod to Harbor Freight for alternative shopping.martinisfor2https://www.blogger.com/profile/05935263427060069544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555174565681262998.post-39542538365908061582013-02-14T09:37:53.469-06:002013-02-14T09:37:53.469-06:00Another feast for the eyes. I love scrolling down ...Another feast for the eyes. I love scrolling down your blog posts, because I know there is always some new, delightful treasure or surprise just ready to pop up. So fun to see the tools you use, both the traditional and non-traditional ones. Great tip about using leather scraps to protect your anvil too... thank you for this fabulous post! Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07046353630771739580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555174565681262998.post-61032425529161016682013-02-13T04:19:38.861-06:002013-02-13T04:19:38.861-06:00Very cool and usefull post about tools. The best t...Very cool and usefull post about tools. The best tool is your imagination!<br />The earrings are terrific.StaroftheEasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03183267513333302458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555174565681262998.post-18172485727975974702013-02-12T14:47:19.510-06:002013-02-12T14:47:19.510-06:00What a resource..! Thanks for sharing the tips! I ...What a resource..! Thanks for sharing the tips! I am going to save this post for reference! :)HundredColors: Art, Design and Photography by Sumihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08049167206820530207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555174565681262998.post-47421550604853251782013-02-12T12:06:16.032-06:002013-02-12T12:06:16.032-06:00Thanks for the great tool post. I'd like to tr...Thanks for the great tool post. I'd like to try that rolling mill option...great new earrings too!Lelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00680525369327961001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555174565681262998.post-51316788545103029902013-02-12T10:34:57.973-06:002013-02-12T10:34:57.973-06:00Thanks so much for takin the time to edge ih mi ca...Thanks so much for takin the time to edge ih mi cate us dummies out here... Ok I don't have any of that cool stuff... Husbands lends me some of his tools but they are industrial size...like Kim I too am tool less so. Feel better in a way but not really... Wish I could take one of yer classes or all od them... Get me outta my comfort zone... Love new stuff..<br /><br />Cynthia<br />Beatnhearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14825208509765183528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555174565681262998.post-31106327510961015022013-02-12T08:41:56.257-06:002013-02-12T08:41:56.257-06:00Hey, thanks for all the tool tips! Inspiring new w...Hey, thanks for all the tool tips! Inspiring new work. Your studio must be unpacked with all this cool stuff being created.Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14171722283192592103noreply@blogger.com