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I don't recall their exact prices; you can call them to find out. (You should be able to find the number on google) They will sell basically any quantity, but there is a price drop beyond a certain weight; I think one is at 500# and another at a ton...

Thanks luke Ill look into that I was put off by the sparks of charcoal almost set a bush on fire that was about 10 feet from me.
Whats the prices for their coal and quantity's they supply.

Thanks instead of reconfiguring or changing my current setup could I just change over to coal I will still make a flue of some kind to limit air flow
I live in Michigan and cant find anywhere to get coal besides getting it shipped here but thats a fortune.

I did some research so no brickets for me its hardwood charcoal its the GFS kind 100% lump charcoal it says.

Well no pics but man was it exhilarating to heat my first piece of metal and strike it the forge get hot melted a bit of the thing.
Cant wait to do more.

It eats charcoal like crazy unless I was just putting too much in kinda like feeding your cat too much only it doesn't get fat.
Question how many cfms does a motor need for a forge its a small brake drum forge uses a vacum motor I rigged up blows a large volume of air even on a dimer switch on lowest setting.
I'm afraid its too much makes it sparky like mad cant really get close to it well two feet is good without burning my face off.

Is their a temperature that I shouldn't hammer anything on my anvil at I'm referring to low temperatures like winter 25c here for now.

Interesting phil I actually had to stop my brother he was hitting it with a hammer
then my brother in laws kids almost took a pick axe to it actually had the urge to punch them witch doesn't happen often mind you.

Thanks appreciate the advice Ill try the grease or spray grease I wont use it for 3 months at least.

I am well aware of that but as of now that is impossible.
I read that somewhere here on the forums but 8 hours would be more like a job than a hobby.

I know this has probably been recycled many times on this forum but I found little information here and on the net. Either I was searching using the wrong words or not.

I have my new Hay Budden 269 Pounds out side in a shed with no doors any advise to protecting it through winter and in general wrapping it coating it with something nothing that will remove the coating of rust that is on it as it helps protect it to a certain extent.

If I have to witch I don't want to is to put it inside witch would be taking it down stairs I really don't want to do this one even if someone helps me.

No wife so good their I also can afford it its cheaper than what I have been looking for around here based on Dollar a pound new is insane like 5-6 a pound condition looks good looks like some dents and nicks. Its close its not super heavy but need at least one other to lift it(265Lbs) and transportation a car in this case probably a van.

I have never based an anvil buy on "when it was made"; only on size, style, condition and make. When it was made doesn't generally affect usability.

If it is in your price rang and is in good condition then go for it.

HB is one of the top american makers

Now for historical work I use my most recently made anvil---2008 but it was made in a style that was in use from ancient Rome to the 19th century!

I came across a hay budden craigs list its $1.88 a pound adn looks in good condition serial is 11368 but I cant find any info on it when it was made and so on any info and suggestions on if I should get it would be nice its 265 lbs apparently.