Bob Eich
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Thanks guys, I plan on using it as much as possible, but this day job really gets in the way of my 'real' work! It's funny, once I got it home and tried it, it was quieter than my chunk of railroad track I was using.
Ml, you are right about the marks on it, and that would explain the surface on the side of the anvil.
otisdog-that is one of my old tires in the back-gotta get to the dump with those some day. But, since we are in springtime here in NH, I'm sure I need an alignment anyway. -
Got an anvil over the weekend! I kept trying to spread the word, and finally got the right person who had 2, and GAVE me the larger one!!
Now I want to now more about it. I am guessing it's cast iron--no ring--steel face--nice rebound. It has an "E" on a front foot.
One side looks like it has been 'eaten away', so I'm not sure what that's about. The hardy hole looks like it was supposed to be 1-1/4", or maybe 1-3/8" (?), and the pritchell hole is 1/2". In the pics it is sitting on a 12" X 12" stand. I haven't weighed it yet, but I moved it onto the stand myself and I think I may be an inch or two shorter for it. So I know it's 100+ lbs. -
Hi Bob,
I am in n. Central Mass on the NH border. I happen to have a 180 lb anvil and a couple blowers for sale, a welder a few vises and so on. I am in Royalston, Ma. You can call me at 978-249-6404 ask for Mark. I will be in the smithy most of the day Sat and Sunday . would be a good time to come and scrounge
Mark
Thanks Mark, I will be in touch soon, maybe the end of the week? This weekend is looking like good weather, so I might have to fire up the shovelhead and take in some fresh air! -
Glad to have you here.
Where abouts in NH?Anywhere near the Maine border?
I'm in Jefferson, about 20 minutes from Bethel Maine. -
Hello all from New Hampshire.
I'm just getting started in blacksmithing. Made a forge from a barrel, brake rotor, and an old vacuum cleaner. Using a bit of railroad track for a temporary anvil. After a few weekends, I'm still having a blast. Now searching for a 'real' anvil, and a leg vise. Or anything, I can't have too many tools.
got an anvil--now I need an ID
in Anvils, Swage Blocks, and Mandrels
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Thanks to all. There are a lot of people here with mucho knowledge, and I hope to soak up as much as possible!
Thanks, njanvilman, for the ID, and to everyone who has chimed in-it's all good.
I never thought I would be one of 'those guys' who stumbled across a free anvil. I feel like this story should begin with "Dear Penthouse"!!