confederatemule
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The man who gave mine to me [in 1977] said that the heel or horn will break off fairly easy if they recieve a blow from the under side. For instance, if it falls from a stand to a hard surface. I am only repeating what I was told. Does amnyone know anything about the "3" stamped on the base under the horn? Thanks, folks, for all of the answers and suggestions.
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I have access to a solid piece of metal that I can have cut to correct size and shape. I can then have it welded to the anvil, as Tom did. The only cost will be the welding rods. The cracks are something to consider and, as mentioned earlier, the horn attachment does not look good. If the horn breaks, at a later date, I guess I can have it welded back on. Although, repair can equal the price of another [good] anvil, very fast. ???????????
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I know you asked Thomas, and I hope he responds, but, in the meantime.... Looking at it in real life it looks like the horn has been broken off and poorly forged back on. Kind of like trying to work modeling clay after it has gotten a little too dry. [That is how it looks to my nonexperienced eye.] Mule
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Another question. What do the numbers, "1 1 8", on the side oposite from the maker's name mean? What does the number, "3" on the horn end of the base mean? Thanks to all for your rsponses. Mule
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Wonder how much the "old school" repair will cost?
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How many pictures can I send here?
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I am very new here, and I am not any part of a Black Smith. I used to shoe horses as a part time job, so that is as close as I ever got to being a Black Smith. Years ago I accumilated a Wilkenson & Son Queens Dudley anvil that is missing the rear body. I never needed it cause I had an excellent farrier's anvil. Now I have a naging desire to repair this old anvil. The picture is not of my anvil, but, it is broken at the same place as mine. I do not have the part that is broken off. Does anyone have any suggestions or can anyone point me to information about repairing it? Thanks for any help. Mule
