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greensngravy

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  1. Yep, that must be the culprit! using a high-speed grinder. So...I won't do that again on my other broadaxes! I may try the forge welding when I get the guts...
  2. I have an old broad axe I was sharpening and found there are some cracks forming parallel to the edge near where it starts to get thin. What is the best way to repair these cracks? Welding? Grounding down past the cracks? Any help would be appreciated. Scott
  3. So here are my anvils to date: 1) 150# Hay Budden ferrier's anvil 2) 178# West Cast Steel anvil 3) 201# Peter Wright anvil I need a place in the country now so I can get busy!! :rolleyes:
  4. Crazy - I would have been happy with the 196 figure anyway since it was advertized as a 180#er. The guy told me he weighed it on his grain scale, then weighed himself on it, and he said that HIS weight was accurate so he figured the anvil weight was correct! I want his scale!!
  5. Crazy: Here is how I calculated the weight: using 112 (1) + 28 (3) + 1(5) = 201. Is that correct? 112 x 1 = 112 28 x 3 = 84 1 x 5 = 5 201
  6. 201 lbs!!!!!! My largest anvil yet!!! WooHooo!!
  7. Here's the 1 3 5. But still no logos! But I agree that all the attributes of this anvil are Peter Wright.
  8. More info revealed on one side. Three numbers: 1 3 5. Still can't find ANY logos on it whatsoever. Using stripper to get down below the paint!
  9. Thanks Crazy Ivan and Dodge for responding. I will continue the anvil wire-brushing and may have more info on markings. Nice to hear that it may be a Peter Wright! It's always an adventure getting one of these beasts!
  10. More pics: This one came out to $2.16 per pound.
  11. Any idea who the maker would be? I see no discernible markings except for two 5's stamped on either side of the base hole. About 180 lbs. on the farmers grain scale. Been in his family over 90 years. Mint condition. Thanks, Scott
  12. Can anyone identify this anvil? It's 31" long and has a 15" horn. Is it cast or wrought??? I got nothin'. Thanks, Scott
  13. Regarding reshaping of the axe head (it's gotten pretty flattened and out of shape over the last century), does it make sense to reforge the head and beat it back to a reasonably original shape? And if so, how would one go about doing that without jeopardizing the blade side? Scott
  14. Thanks Momatt. It sounds like its more than likely a hewing axe like I originally thought. There were probably a bunch of axe makers in the Riochester, NY area back in the day. Scott
  15. Any ideas about who the mnufacturer is based on the stamped markings on the head?
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