Armaments in Australia

[farmerge]

We were watching an article on TV tonight about a small sized blacksmith/foundry/armaments maker.
This business is in Victoria and has the only giant stamp in the Southern hemisphere.
The company is not getting support from the Fed Govt to make armaments and is close to closing up shop.
To supply the armed forces where will the supply come from when it closes its doors.
The owner a third-generation blacksmith has stated that China is very interested in this colossal stamp, as there are very few in the world.
If they were to get hold of it would this then be akin to Pig Iron Bob (one Sir Robert Menzies) selling pig iron to the Japanese pre-WWII, and that material then coming back at the allies as armaments!!

 

[Craton]

Can you name the 'smith?

 

[Knobby22]

Can you name the 'smith?

Seriously the only Victorian foundry I know is the famous Furphy's!

Homepage - Furphy Foundry

MADE BY HAND, BUILT TO LAST Hand crafted by our highly skilled team of specialists, every product has been designed and manufactured under strict quality guidelines and specifically engineered for Australian outdoor use. Our products are widely recognised as the trusted choice in all...

furphyfoundry.com.au

 

[sptrawler]

We were watching an article on TV tonight about a small sized blacksmith/foundry/armaments maker.
This business is in Victoria and has the only giant stamp in the Southern hemisphere.
The company is not getting support from the Fed Govt to make armaments and is close to closing up shop.
To supply the armed forces where will the supply come from when it closes its doors.
The owner a third-generation blacksmith has stated that China is very interested in this colossal stamp, as there are very few in the world.
If they were to get hold of it would this then be akin to Pig Iron Bob (one Sir Robert Menzies) selling pig iron to the Japanese pre-WWII, and that material then coming back at the allies as armaments!!

We will get our armoury from China. Lol

 

[farmerge]

We will get our armoury from China. Lol

Fired at us, or shipped in containers to us???

 

[farmerge]

Can you name the 'smith?

Unfortunately, I can't recall the name of this bloke. but it is a pretty impressive set-up.

 

[Macquack]

Can you name the 'smith?

Unfortunately, I can't recall the name of this bloke. but it is a pretty impressive set-up.

"Wayne L Armaments and Horse Shoes"

 

[wayneL]

Unfortunately, I can't recall the name of this bloke. but it is a pretty impressive set-up.

I can make knives and swords if that helps?

 

[SirRumpole]

I can make knives and swords if that helps?

No nuclear cruise missiles then ? How disappointing.

 

[Dona Ferentes]

We were watching an article on TV tonight about a small sized blacksmith/foundry/armaments maker.
This business is in Victoria and has the only giant stamp in the Southern hemisphere.
The company is not getting support from the Fed Govt to make armaments and is close to closing up shop.
To supply the armed forces where will the supply come from when it closes its doors.
The owner a third-generation blacksmith has stated that China is very interested in this colossal stamp, as there are very few in the world.
If they were to get hold of it would this then be akin to Pig Iron Bob (one Sir Robert Menzies) selling pig iron to the Japanese pre-WWII, and that material then coming back at the allies as armaments!!

in NSW ... Kymon Forging and Engineering

A Current Affair: Rare business shut down raises questions about Australia's defence strategy

 

[sptrawler]

I can make knives and swords if that helps?

Apply to join an Asian or African gang, you will be a shoe in.

 

[farmerge]

in NSW ... Kymon Forging and Engineering

A Current Affair: Rare business shut down raises questions about Australia's defence strategy

Thanks for the update DF I was raking the grey matter trying to recall the name of the business.

 

[moXJO]

in NSW ... Kymon Forging and Engineering

A Current Affair: Rare business shut down raises questions about Australia's defence strategy

Considering the Chinese want to buy it, wouldn't they also just bomb it first in a war scenario?