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Not sure what followed me home....was hoping for some identification help. I think (using that term in the loosest possible manner) it might be for riveting. The only marks are 1887 (stamped) and a diamond shape with the letter "B" cast on one side of the wing nut and 7/16 on the other side. Any and all help/guesses/conjectures are welcome.

Sounds like a 16 pound shotput for track and field.

I believe it is a john Brooks leg vise. I believe on line used to sell them back in the 70's and 80's. I have one (it's marked "JHB") and there is one in the silversmith shop at Colonial Williamsburg.....with the leg at the right height for my use and obviously they found a leg length that works for them. They were sold with a jam nut to put on the leg and tighten it to make it more solid. They show one and discuss it on line as Brooks leg vise.

Actually, the first Thanksgiving in America was held at Berkley Plantation in Virginia in 1619. A day of Thanksgiving was declared that day. You can google for more information. Pilgrims were 2 years late. happy Thanksgiving to all

That's a broom making hammer. Make the old style brooms with it. Here's a link on worthpoint that explains it. Moderators feel free to delete the link if you find it inappropriate. Remove commercial link per TOS.

Dont be hind, be kind instead

dont buck the trend - we need the puns we sika them out along the axis

kinda resembles a Canedy Otto

Thanks Biggundoctor. You're right - i do see the 9. That probably makes it 1919 or 1920. Either way, it's a nice anvil. Got to get it cleaned up

Just got this little 218 pound (weighed on scales) anvil home. Think it might be a Hay Budden from the bottom, but any and all identification help is welcomed. Serial is A2486. If it is a Hay Budden, what year is that serial number (if someone has the AIA). Thanks in advance for ID help.

I had one of those and sold it. My research showed that many were given away by Buffalo Forge Salesmen to good customers. I did grill with it to try it out and it worked well. The blowers are the only ones I've seen with the handles on them. Used to pull the grill

The American Star Anvil had a hole in its base up to about the middle of the anvil. It was supposed to help even cooling from the manufacture. Look under it to see if it has the hole. I had an American Star but sold it about 10 years ago to get a larger anvil.

i thought the green giant stands in the corn and peas

I believe he is speaking of one of these, often called a "go devil" Wish I had a nickel for every time I lifted one over my head as I was growing up. Split a lot of wood with it. Dad still heats with wood at 89

thanks rusty anchor i notice no handling holes how were the early trentons made?

Thanks. I had forgotten that A&H anvils had those marks from the forging hammer under the heel. If it is, and the serial number is 1818, that would probably put it in first year of production 1900? Also, could the marks in the middle of the foot be “AH”

Just picked up this little guy around 70-80 pounds 3-inch face by 11-1/2 inches. May be an early Hay Budden or trenton as it has an oval in the bottom. only markings I have found are on the foot so far. There is a "70", an inverted "V" and "1818". If it is a Hay Budden and the serial number is 1818, that's first year of production. Not sure what year if a trenton. Anyone care to opine as to the manufacturer of this little guy? Rebound is not bad at around 85-90% on the face. Thanks in advance for any opinions as to manufacturer.

great vise and looks good too

If you want to learn more about steam whistles, a good reference is "The Engine's Moan: American Steam Whistles" book. I enjoyed reading about it. Frosty, as to dealing with door to door salesmen, my grandmother said if she had one that just wouldn't leave, she'd offer them a spoonful of her "pickled vegetables" to taste......and of course they'd take her up on it. She'd give them a spoonful of fresh ground horseradish (she grew it and made her own paste) and then would not give them any water.....she said, with a twinkle in her eye, that they always left in a hurry and never came back.

I've seen a couple of people mount a tongue vise horizontally for the same reason. It works great for holding while sawing or filing.

If it's an American Star, there should be a hole in the bottom center going to the center of the anvil. The American Star maker said it helped to cool and temper the anvil properly. I had one about 10 years ago and sold it to buy a nicer larger anvil.

I remember reading a fellow that collected steam rollers - he said they were the biggest lawn ornaments he could find.

Thoughts and prayers for you and your family. Mom's are special.

peter wright used that circular solid wrought

could be for a magnetic stirrer used to mix chemical solutions. Drop them in the solution to be mixed, and when the stirrer is turned on, it has a magnetic in the base that spins and this makes this one spin. I've got some about 2 inches long. They come in various sizes for various sizes of beakers and other glassware