[Jewelry making - Article 00141] - Re: [Orchid] Tools priorities

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    Wow, thanks guys. I am overwhelmed by the response! :) Upon
    reflection (and with the popular vote) it seems a rolling mill is the
    order of the day. I am planning to get the Durston and possibly make
    my own stand to mount it on. I should know in about two weeks or so
    if I have the grant or not. I think I should be able to build a
    drawbench (thanks to the wonderful volunteers in the community I am
    doing my artist in residence position in). And I honestly hadn't
    considered a beverly shear, something to think about. 

    I am however looking for an anvil. Saw the one at harbour freight
    (russian cast, not hardened enough) but after reading about the 2
    plus hours of work to get it into anykind of working order and then
    it dings super easily I have been advertising and going to auctions
    looking for old blacksmithing anvils (I don't mind putting in two
    hours or more of grinding and the like if it will hold up. Any idea
    of where to look? I am living in a farming community in Iowa and it
    seems everyone I talked to HAD one in the barn but have since gotten
    rid of it. AAARGHH. I do a good amount of heavy gauge forging and
    bracelets and it's high on my priority list of things to find. Any
    ideas on where to look for a good 85-110 lb. horned anvil? 

    Thanks again for all of the great responses. I'll have to follow up
    on all of the leads given here and research what will work best in my
    studio. Soon as I have my business up and going I will be sure to
    let you all know. 

Cheers
Rai
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