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One other thing...there is a 77 stamped in the foot of my anvil...does anyone know what it stands for? Thanks

What kind of tool steel would work best as I am sure they will have many different types of drops to choose from.

I think I would like to try and get a top for the anvil to use for now...what type of tool steel would be best for an anvil top....I can get it here diehlsteel.com and they are only a few miles way....

Have any of you used NaOH or KOH for quenching low carbon steel? I just started with my very first 2 knives and used RR spikes to make them. I am going to use Gunter's lye water quench 3-5% which according to what I have read could possibly get the hardness to 40-43. Does anyone know if there was anything in his quench besides the lye?

Well since it is in such rough shape then I dont feel so bad about buying it as I only paid $45.00 for it at a yard sale so putting $$$ into it wont hurt as much....

If this anvil is NG then I will face it.....I just need to know what the best tool steel would be to reface it with and I will post how I do it.....Thanks for all the replys.......It is greatly appreciated!!!!!!....I am located in Lebanon, Ohio in case there is any one who does anvil repair near me.

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Not sure why the pics are enlarged....can anyone help.....I used the uploader on this forum.....

I will try and post some pics later today....Thank You for the reply it is greatly appreciated....

I have acquired a Peter Wright anvil....weight is 1. 2. 18 the base has a 11 stamped into it and it has a 1"+ hardie hole and a 1/2" round hole.....my 2 questions are

#1 what is its weight


#2 the top is well worn and is not flat....in several places....can I take an angle grinder and level the top......or is there a better way

I am building my forge this week and am looking forward to making a few knives on this anvil....any help would be greatly appreciated...

Thanks!