WTB: Swage Block
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Oswyn_de_Wulferton
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WTB: Swage Block
Hey, I am posting on behalf of a friend here. He is looking to buy a pretty beat up swage block for his father in law, to do basic forging with. What is a decent price for one and does anyone have one/know where to get one? All questions appreciated and will elaborate as I/he finds out more.
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I don't know about "a pretty beat up" swage block, but there are a couple places you can get a new one.
Check ebay - I noticed that there are a couple small swage blocks up for auction at reasonable prices right now. There's one that's going for $99 right now. Most of them are meant to be vice-mounted, though.
Also check ironmonger - he sells "armorer" swage blocks new for $200. He may have beat up stuff in stock - I'm pretty sure he checks flea markets and antique stores for "junk" that people like us really want.
I'll share a piece of wisdom with you I gained at Pennsic. It sounds pretty basic, but it goes like this: check prices, check auctions, bid, and if you don't get it, you weren't willing to spend enough.
Check ebay - I noticed that there are a couple small swage blocks up for auction at reasonable prices right now. There's one that's going for $99 right now. Most of them are meant to be vice-mounted, though.
Also check ironmonger - he sells "armorer" swage blocks new for $200. He may have beat up stuff in stock - I'm pretty sure he checks flea markets and antique stores for "junk" that people like us really want.
I'll share a piece of wisdom with you I gained at Pennsic. It sounds pretty basic, but it goes like this: check prices, check auctions, bid, and if you don't get it, you weren't willing to spend enough.
Stuff I will trade for: PWM controllers, steel sheet/rod/bar (4130/410/1050/toolsteel), ITC, casting supplies, wood tools, silver, oxpho blue, gun stuff (9luger/357mag/12g/7.62x54R/22LR), hammers, stakes, or pitch me!
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Thomas Powers
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