[Thomas Dean]

IF you decide to repair FOLLOW ALL OF THE PROCEDURE! skipping something will only make things worse. If you have soft spots now it is the result of not following through with the repair. When you weld on or near the face you are removing temper that needs to be replaced...or you end up with what you now have. I have read several procedures for anvil repairs, have not tried any, but to me Robb's would be the one I would use and recommend. That not to take away form JR's procedure, just my preference. Also, I personnally, would not use MIG for any of the welding.

From what pictures you posted, I would be hard pressed to do anything with this anvil. Use it for a while and see if you feel it really needs that kind of work. Oh, and BTW, Welcome too IFI!