Retooled Smithing Station

I have several workstations in my shop that perform different functions. I recently retooled the smithing station where I would make jewelry, mainly cuff bracelets. I'll include a few images of the cuff. Jewelry isn’t something I’m doing anymore but I still get a random request. So, this smithing station consisted of a railroad track, modified sledge and a dinky little piece of junk vise that always needed a lot of upkeep because it was falling apart. Mind you, this oak stump isn’t a large surface area but I really wanted a large vise and anvil. This sale email came in from Harbor Freight showing the anvil and later I noticed this vise with a lower profile. Right Away, I’m noticing the anvil has an opening at the leg base, maybe the vise could fit through there. I’m always careful when considering Harbor Freight stuff but these two items were perfect for my needs and with an unbeatable price!

I have already used it a number of times and I just love it!! 

 I had this customer that ordered one of my spiral cuffs. This was made from 5/16” square stainless steel bar, the most I could do by hand. After he received it, it was shipped to New Zealand where this other artist engraved it, supper cool!! Check it out!

Here’s another cuff that was ordered from me. A hammered cuff in a few width choices made from stainless steel.