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I tried removing the flathead screws after a penetrating oil bath but to no avail. I don't want to strip them. I may just try to add some bar oil and see how that goes. Also, it looks like the anvil is an ARM & HAMMER serial number 25640 as best I can read it.
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Turns out what I thought said PATENTED actually says HAMMER. So it appears that I have an ARM & HAMMER anvil. Not sure of the weight. I have no scales to weigh it. I would guess around 100#.
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Thanks for the kind words fellas. I am very much looking forward to getting started. I will definitely take it easy on the anvil. I hope to buy a replacement in the near future and keep this as a sentimental piece. The blower does need a little grease. She turns fine and makes plenty of wind, hut she doesn't t windmill as you put it. Any recommendations on lubing the old gal up? On a side note, I also have a post over in anvils if anyone can help ID this beauty.
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Hi all! My name is Tyler and I live in Woodland, AL. I have been a member here (albeit a VERY inactive one) since 2013 when I first discovered my great grandfather's blacksmithing equipment in our basement. 10 years later I own my own property and I am finally going to begin on my blacksmithing journey. I look forward to meeting and learning from everyone here. Included are some photos of my current equipment. The blower I bought locally. The anvil, post vise, and firebox all belonged to my great grandfather. According to my dad, he was a farrier in our little community in the early to mid 1900s, mostly shoeing mules for a nickle a head. I look forward to breathing life and purpose back into these beautiful pieces of history and maybe, in some small way, reconnecting with an ancestor. Cheers!
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That's good to hear. Lol. I haven't got a good hammer yet. Will a regular on carpenter's hammer work to test the ring? I'm gonna keep cleaning on it and see what pops up. I'm also gonna make a "new guy" post showing all of the equipment.
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There doesnt seem to be a number on the left side. At least, not anymore. Yes, I plan to use it. I joined the forum 10 years ago and I am just now getting around to putting metal in the fire. Haha
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After a little more research, it looks to be a Trenton. Only numbers i can make out on the front leg are 2564. Should be 2 more numbers, right? I can also make out the word PATENTED on the side above one of the welded patches and a W, i'm assuming for WROUGHT, peeking out from under the patch.
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Hello all. I have this old anvil that belonged to my great grandfather. It has definitely been repaired a few times and I can't seem to find any markings of any kind. Any guesses as to what it is?
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I would definitely take the opportunity if I ever have the time.
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The gas grill idea WAS what I originally posted about. I changed my mind to something more permanent.
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Thanks Charles. You've given me a lot of good information. Yahoo2, those are almost exactly what I'm looking to build/find. We have an steel sanisafe table here at work that's missing the legs. Sound like a promising start to you guys?
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I'll have to check that one out as well. Its not too far of a drive and I love the Chattanooga area.
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Now I'm se one guessing the grill idea. A good, solid table or desk would be nice. After all, I want it to look good as well as being functional.
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Thanks guys. I'll definitely check it out.
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Good to know. The equipment I have is pretty old and I would hate to ruin it. Sounds like I need to start shopping around for some forge pieces.
