bhardy501

I found this anvil today, didnt have to give a lot for it. The top is pretty level but the sides of the top are pretty bad. I was thinking about grinding the sides down and rebuilding them up to the top. I dont know what kind it is, there are no markings on the anvil other than a 7 cast in the center of the bottom edge on the front. The horn area seems to be in decent shape. The worst part of it is the top sides. I was tinking that I would build up the top corners with either nickel rods for cast iron and then capping with hardening rods or just building it up with the surface hardening rods. I have been readingg about pre heat and then slow cooling in something like sand. Any thoughts? I dont have much in it so if I mess it up I am not out that much. Also anyone have any idea of who made it and a possible age? The size is approx 17" long, 3" wide (at top), and 8" tall. Weighs around 70 lbs.

Will do.

Thanks guys.

Hello everyone, been looking around a bit and thought I would join the forum. I really want to learn some blacksmithing. I have experience in doing machine work and welding but never much in the way of blacksmithing. I know I will have questions. I am interested in picking up a small forge. I have a friend that has a small propane forge that he uses for horse shoing but also uses to make knives and different things. I would like to get one like he has. A little about me, I am 44. My occupation is a Paramedic with one of our two local hospital based EMS services. I am a Freemason, Oostanaula #113 F&AM in Rome GA. Past Master of my lodge in 2010.