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Help Identifying Anvil
This is a discussion on Help Identifying Anvil within the Problem Solving forums, part of the Blacksmithing category; I bought this anvil a few months ago and can find no clear markings on it. I have brushed off ...
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07-20-2008, 12:53 AM
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 Help Identifying Anvil
I bought this anvil a few months ago and can find no clear markings on it. I have brushed off much of the black paint, applied flour and can see nothing. It weighs about 150LB, looks like the plate may have been ground once already. It has handling holes and on one end what looks like a slot to use in holding the anfil down. Anyone got any ideas what I've got.
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07-22-2008, 05:56 AM
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I'd agree with Doc that long graceful heel looks very Hay Budden. Finnr
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07-22-2008, 10:48 AM
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Thanks for the input. I'll have to look more at the gallery and compare it to others.
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07-22-2008, 01:18 PM
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Flip it over and show us the *bottom*! HB's often have the edge protrude slightly giving sort of a squarish hourglass indentation on the bottom---on old one it may have worn off. Also check under the horn down near the base to see if there are any markings there, like a serial number or weight stamp. Is the surface under the heel smooth or does it still show evidence of the big hammer? Thomas
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07-22-2008, 01:22 PM
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I have 2 hay buddens 86lb and142lb neither has that "hold down hole" Both have a inspectors number below the horn (5&6) Both have serial numbers on left front below the horn. Not a clue what it might be. Ken |
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07-22-2008, 04:36 PM
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I think you should send it up to me(freight paid by you of course ) for a few years of careful examination. LOL! Finnr
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07-22-2008, 09:55 PM
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I have a 126 lb Hay-Budden that looks like your anvil. Mine also has the hold down hole.
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07-23-2008, 10:24 AM
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Finnr, maybe I'll bring it West for a visit and you can show it and me how an experienced smith treats his anvil. Kevin, it is a nice anvil and neighborhood. Lots of good people who like the sound of smithing as long as it is not too early or late in the day.
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