Tomorrow will be hectic but will unbox the old forge and do some repairs on it. Also need to build a blacksmith guillotine tool, that will make forging the tang much easier and cleaner. Also need to find where on earth I put my file guide. Anyways, I needed a stump for my railroad track anvil, so I went up to flagstaff. My buddy tipped me off to where the electric company cut some trees and left a few pieces. Unfortunately, we're under fire restrictions so no chainsaws. Fortunately I have a 4-1/2ft crosscut saw (misery whip) I filed/sharpened myself. I didn't have any oil but this was next to the dollar store so I lucked out! The oil and the wedge saved the day. It was bigger than I was initially going for but this will be even better, more sturdy. Now that it's loaded (help from a stranger) I'm happier its bigger. I was also bringing back a ~200lb pottery wheel so also glad the truck didn't die.
