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Thank you all for your suggestions, I really appreciate it. I have only had a beginners class in blacksmithing so I think I will just stick to haveing fun. I must say that this site is amazing in the way everyone is open to helping out people with problems and offering ideas without talking down to people. Thanks again, Marty

Just picked up my first real anvil this week. 150 pounds, but it has a lot of marks on it. Almost all are not very deep ( maybe 1/16 of an inch. My question is this, what is the best way to get these out? (they are on the face and horn) Would it be ok to take a belt sander to it? and if so is there any recommendations on what to use. I have seen a couple of postings on here about how to dress it up but the ones I have seen involve processes that are or seem to be beyond my capabilities, such as heating and re-forging the face or putting on a new face. I have also read that grinding may effect the tempering of the anvil, it has an incredible rebound so I would hate to ruin this. I am sorry if this is repeating previous questions I will keep searching the forums. Thank you for any suggestions. Marty

Hello everyone, I am new to blacksmithing, only having a beginning course at the local nature center. I have always been drawn to blacksmithing and a special thank you to Jeff Smith, Glenn and Jerry for bringing out the fire and true love for the art. These gentlemen were very patient and helpful which only made me want to learn more. I look forward to learning and sharing here on I Forge Iron with you all.