Ok so this is my first anvil and I'm unsure about any of the details other than it is about a hundred pounds and the price is unbeatable. I'm picking it up probably tomorrow. I've been advised to just have it sandblasted as a quick way to remove the rust so I can see what I'm dealing with better. There seems to be some irregularity in the wear on the edges I'd like to grind or sand the edges, horn, and face smooth again though I'm not sure about how to go about it I've heard "grinding is o.k." then "its not" so what is the best way to prep this thing.
Tell me what you think and let me know if I'm going about the prep wrong.
Thanks
*note: I'm using this for lighter cold work so I'm curious about paint as well, I'm also just do this as a hobby so I might not get enough time on it to protect it from future rusting I've heard Automatic Transmission Fluid in a spray bottle can keep the rust in check is this advisable?
btw
I'm into armourmaking.
oh and sorry didn't know these pictures were that HUGE lol