Anvil buying advice. Hi John... sorry it's taking a few days to get a response.... I only check every so often. First off, based on your description I'd surely say it's worth the asking price and the 4.
That said, I think brandwise PW's are top notch, along with Hay Budden, Trenton, Lakeside (HB sold under a different name), Fisher Norris, Mouse. Hole, etc. Personally my favorites are HB, PW, and Trentons because the Mouse. Holes I've seen tend to be shorter (stubbier) and the Fishers are cast iron body that I don't think looks as good.
Illinois Iron and Bolt Co. The Vulcan anvil was a steel faced. That I can see but the bottom of the anvil has an oval depression that I read can be an indication of a Trenton or Arm & hammer anvil. The Anvil’s Horn As always. Arm & Hammer or Swedish. If you see a series of numbers (serial number) on the.
That's just personal preference for asthetics, funtionally speaking they are all good brands. With regards to the chipping, that's going to be fairly common and shouldn't affect average BS use. It's getting difficult to find an old anvil with good edges, and when you do they cost a mint! People have varying opinions on filling in chips, etc. Just be sure to do it right; pre- heating, proper # of passes, prep rod, etc. Other than the chipping, look for cracks (obviously) and a sway back. Still, at $1. 00...
I think you're right on track size wise.... I have a 1. 72lb HB that is 2. I would like to obtain a smaller one to mount higher for lighter work. IMO, you're lucky because you live in the North. East which seems to be where the majority of the old anvils are.
Arm And Hammer Anvil Identification
The face is hardened and tempered to resist the blows of the smith's hammer, so the anvil face does not. Serial Numbers Tune-Up Guide Paint Codes. Whats an old Anvil worth? CLEAN 179Lb "ARM & HAMMER" Anvil & *STAND* Blacksmith. ARM & HAMMER Anvils have a wrought iron body with.
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Here in NC I looked for several months before going the e. Bay route and having this one shipped from PA. FWIW, shipping was only $8. Go look at it, it's most definitely worth $1.