Charlie Jack

Made a stand for my post vise,plan on adding 2 wheels on the back at a later date

Alex,what is the overall height and width of your press?

Finally got started on a pedal for my hydraulic press, seems like something has always changed my plans before today.

Congratulations

I used James Batson Jr. "Build Your Own Hydraulic Forging Press" book

Finally finished it last night.

Beautiful work!!

Thanks for the info everyone, will try to find someone nearby. A couple of pics of my setup.

First attempt at forge welding 6 layer, 3 of 1095 and 3 of 15n20. Steel ordered from a reputable supplier. Just attempting to teach my self to forge weld any advice/criticism would be greatly appreciated. What is a good way to make sure I have a good weld all the way through?Thanks in advance.

I agree

Suggestions or criticism on the design or ideas for handle, I'm leaning towards stacked leather.

Got my forge, and cart along with new burners done this past weekend

If you can't buy it, work for it, or swap for it then you don't need it, word of wisdom from my dad 40 years ago.

Thanks for the pic/ info that helps a ton. I am running a little on the lean side, Thank you Sir

Gorgeous Blade!