kngkong

Easiest way to explain:

http://en.wikipedia....i/Spark_testing

Chris

Enlighten me Loneforge.
Spark test?

That's great! Thanks for all the info. I did a little reading and seems sawmakers anvils we're used to straighten and level saw blades?

Anyway here are some more pictures. Yes, the middle number is a 3 so I guess 84lbs which seems about right.

Any idea of a rough date for this?

Hey there!

Only recently came across this site when I was researching info on a recent anvil purchase. Looks like a great site to add to my reading list as I spend a lot of time on machining forums but would like to do more blacksmithing and casting.

I picked up this anvil a couple of weeks ago. At first I thought it was a base cut from a standard anvil but after doing some reading it doesnt seem to uncommon to find hornless anvils like these. There are some numbers on the side which I hear sometimes are a weigh identification but these dont seem to make sense. There are also the two U shapes above left and right.

The anvil has several hardie holes on the sides and bottom. I have never seen anyone use side holes, is there any info or photos of them in use. Would the hole on the bottom be used to located the anvil on a stump to keep it from moving?

All info appreciated. Im in New Zealand if it helps.
Cheers
John











I remember finding another number. I think a 5 in between the U's. Will get a photo of that later.