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Hard to believe been over 2 years since I last posted here. I picked up a few more anvils along the way and even sold one to a guy I work with who needed one.

No ugly anvils in my opinion! hahaha

Hi Frosty, nothing that says Brooks.

Oh OK, the "N" was obliterated on mine! Do they have any idea regarding the age and the history of the maker? Thanks very much for letting me know.

I picked up a couple of anvils via a friend. The larger one is not too exciting, a cast base with a steel plate bonded to it. No maker on that one. The other one is quite old, the maker looks to be "orrisez" ? Apparently the "best warranted" refers to the forging. According the markings on the base it is 153 pounds. Would be interested if anyone knew the history on that one.

I love those stands you made, exactly what I was thinking of doing for mine.

Oh yes, they are invaluable! Just when you think it has been gathering dust long enough, another use comes along! The first one I had did not fold up like this one, the folder is the way to go. :D

Finally unloaded my new to me 350 pound anvil...finally gave up trying to out wait the wife so she would not see it.... :rolleyes:

Well it is in the back of my truck now, what a beast! Trying to think how it will get into the back yard without attracting attention from the Mrs. ?

OK, since I first posted here the beginning of April I have been trying to track down an anvil. With no success, I was debating buying a new one as they are scarce at best in this neck of the woods: but I thought patience might be the key? I came close on a few decent ones so I decided to keep the search going. Fast forward and today I brought home a 150 lb Peter Wright and I am picking up a 350 lb Peter Wright on Wednesday! They are bit more pricey up here, but if you take into consideration shipping or driving to pick them up in another area not so much; plus as I found the next guy that comes along will gladly pay the price! I am having so much fun looking for them it might be hard to stop? :D

Just picked up a 150 lb Peter Wright anvil this afternoon and brought it to it's new home! It used to belong to the Grandfather of the lady I bought it from, I assured her it would have a good home! :) I also got a bunch of blacksmith tongs as part of the deal.

Yes I can see that now.....

Hi back neighbor! The seller is holding it for me so I will probably picking it up Monday or Tuesday. I guess a few dings and nicks give it character?

Wondering what everyone's thoughts are on this PW anvil? It is the size I am looking for (350 lb) and in reasonable condition? There is less than 1/8" sag in it. Would it be a candidate to refinish or just leave as is?

Yes, unfortunately a passport it the key! We have a passport office in Kelowna, saves quite a bit of time if you come over here and do the paperwork.