Rob N.
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Hello all,
I have an opportunity to buy a 200 lb grizzly anvil for $100 dollars. Of course it's cast iron. I am a newby to blacksmithing. I primarily want to bladesmith, but would also love to take up some classic blacksmithing projects. I guess I'm requesting advice as to whether or not, buying a 200 lb grizzly cast iron anvil for only $100 is a smart buy or not. Will it hold up to bladesmithing/blacksmithing or is it really just a very heavy doorstop. I presently am using a 20 inch piece of RR track in the vertical position spiked to an old heavy tree stump. It works well for a person of my ability, I guess. I just wanted some good advice from some good people in regards to the grizzly anvil. Thanks in advance. -
Thank you for the kind welcome. And thanks for the info regarding the chats. Timing is everything I suppose, so I couldn't make last night's. But, I have been looking around, and will continue to, the site and educate myself. Thanks again.
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Hello everyone,
Another newbie here. I've been doing a lot of lurking and searching and have seen references to "blue prints" in the forums (example blueprint #133). My question is where do you find these blueprints? I'm really interested in plans for a charcoal forge. I already have plans for a propane forge from Zoellerforge.com, but wanted to have a charcoal forge, too, for a different forging experience Thanks in advance.
Rob
Should I or shouldn't I
in Anvils, Swage Blocks, and Mandrels
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I love this place. Thank you for all the replies. If ever there was consensus, there is on this topic! I definitely will save the $100.00 and use it towards a real anvil. Thanks again to everyone.