Gaz_smiddy

Sorry Thomas, i shall give as much info as i can. Firstly i am a reasonable welder though more of hobbist welder with standard basic equipment , so i would have to get someone else to weld it. Therein lies the problem - i live on a small island called Stronsay, located in the Orkney Islands just off the NE tip of Scotland(Google it for reference). I'm pretty sure no one here could weld to that degree and therefore, i would have to send it to mainland Scotland and incur very high transport costs. I am currently restoring an old forge(side blown, water cooled tuyuere and leather/steel hand pumped double bellows) Pics below. The forge itself has not been used for well over 60 years and i am trying to keep everything as authentic as possible. I think the anvil is wrought iron with a welded hardface. Your idea of a class welding project is an excellent idea by the way! Many thanks for your help, i will keep things posted.

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Thanks, i forgot to say it sounds dull when given the hammer ring test but the rebound is not actually that bad.

Hi folks. Could anyone give me advice on my anvil? As you can see from the pics the hardfacing is completely worn through at the horn end and there is also a crack at the same end. Is it worth repairing or would the cost be so prohibative that it would be easier to buy a new anvil? Thanks.

Hello to all. I'm from the Orkney Islands, Scotland and i'm restoring an old forge last used around 80-90 years ago(see pic). I hope to gleam as much information from everyone here. Many Thanks Gaz