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.