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Anvil horn repair
This is a discussion on Anvil horn repair within the Blacksmithin' forums, part of the Blacksmithing category; I recently acquired an anvil (a Trenton, I believe) in really decent shape except for a deep gouge in the ...
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03-12-2006, 04:03 PM
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 Anvil horn repair
I recently acquired an anvil (a Trenton, I believe) in really decent shape except for a deep gouge in the horn near the tip. The gouge is about a 1/2 inch deep by 3/4 of inch across. I'd like to fill it in by welding, then grinding to shape. One site recommended using 6010 rod. Can I use 7018AC, which I have plenty of, or should I get some 6010? I also have a wire welder. Do I need to preheat? I'm thinking (and hoping) this should be a pretty basic fix, since I'm not dealing with the face of the anvil. Am I right? Any suggestions and cautions would be greatly appreciated.
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03-12-2006, 04:52 PM
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Dale 7018 is preferable, and yes a preheat would be wise, I just soot with pure acetylene and then preheat around the area till the soot dissappears when I repair the horn or the face. I always peen the weld well with a small hammer before I grind off the excess to stress relieve and also to take care of any internal porosity.
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03-13-2006, 03:31 PM
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Irnsrgn, thanks for the advice.
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