monomoit

Here are a couple more photos showing the swage block (although not very well), the stake anvil, various tools, etc: And the bench shears: (Please... please! Do NOT tell my wife how I use her bathroom scale!!)

MO, now that's what I'd call the "good" kind of hate!! :D I know that this is the anvils forum, but at the risk of mis-posting, here are a couple of photos of the forge: I couldn't find a size designation anywhere, but the top measures 18" x 20" - anyone know which model it might be? It would have been nice if the previous owner(s) had heeded the advice, "CLAY FORGE BEFORE USING", but I guess that's the way it goes...

Thank you all for the information and input on my new acquisition. I am very excited to learn that the anvil is from the first year of production; for me, that makes it extra-special. Add to that the wonderful condition, and, well, I'm thrilled! Making this an even better find, tho, was all the other great stuff that came along with it: A small Champion Forge w/ hand-crank blower, (pan cracked and repaired but quite functional) Swage Block (129 lbs) - 14-3/4" x 11-1/2" x 4-1/4" Stake anvil (48 lbs) - 39-1/2" long w/ 20" tail Bench shears (24 lbs) - 36" long w/ 8" jaws Boynton & Plummer No. 8 Post Drill Leg vise Tongs, hammers, hardies and more... A virtual turn-key setup, all in one shot!

New to the Forum, and wanted to share a wonderful find: just acquired an early Hay Budden Anvil... Serial number: 1699 Overall length: 26-1/2" Horn: 10" Face: 16-1/2" x 4" Hardie: 1-1/16" Pritchel: 9/16" Condition is really quite nice - no excessive wear or obvious damage. Markings are very strong, including "181", which I assume is the weight (haven't had a chance to check it yet). I don't own a copy of AIA, but the serial number, 1699, would appear to be very early. Can anyone please tell me what year the anvil was made? Many thanks...