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[Spade]

Good Morning,
A couple of weeks ago I found some of my Grandfather's blacksmith tools at a sale of a deceased cousin in Illonois.  I purchased his anvil and a large post drill.  I wanted these items to stay in the family.  I've alswas had an interest in old tools and shop work in general and having these family antiques was a bonus.  I can't read the name on the anvil and the post drill is a Chicago Foundry No. 1998.  I'm taking a blacksmithing class here at the Ozark Folk Center starting next week to get some hands on experience.  Reading posts off the board has given me info on my drill. I think there might be a forge in my future.

[mikeswrenches]

Hi, welcome from Florida.  You picked a good site.  Quite a few  smith related posts.

Mike

[Papaw]

Welcome to Tool Talk!!

[Nolatoolguy]

Hi and welcome to the forum. Sounds like you will fit right in.

[Neals]

Hi and welcome from Alberta

[oldtools]

Welcome & Aloha from Hawaii, Good to keep tools in the family, Blacksmithing does look like interesting work!!

[Lostmind]

Welcome to Tool Talk from Ohio.

[Plyerman]

Welcome aboard!