[TheForge] RE: What's there to do in Lufkin, TX?

[Washington, Aubrey O]

Sparky Holmes Said:

>>There is also an antique dealer just north of Lufkin on Hwy 59 that will
make you wish you had a large pickup. There is a world of blacksmithing
equipment and tools there that is just going to ruin in the rain. <<

Aubrey Replies:

I am familiar with that place!  I think it's called something like Paul
Nerren's Junk Barn.  Last time I was through there (4-5 years ago) I bought
an Otto-Cannady blower from him.  I got it for a decent price because it was
frozen up from being out in the rain too long.  Sparky is right, it's sad to
see all that stuff out in the weather, lots of forges and blowers.  But, the
prices were not very attractive on most things.  In the main building he had
a pile (maybe 100 pairs) of tongs, but I couldn't get him to give me a
discount for buying a bunch.  I don't know if it's still there or not, but
he had a HUGE anvil out front, maybe 500 lbs.  It was in pristine condition
and looked like it had never been used.  Interesting place to stop.

Aubrey Washington
Norman, OK