Brandon1

I took a closer look at the base today. It almost looks like there is a plate that is around the perimeter of the base approximately 1/8 in thick. I think that it is there to give the anvil a flat bottom to sit on. I can get some pix if anyone want's to see it.

I did give the guy some honeycomb from my hives to sweeten up the deal for him. B) 

Value is what it is worth to you. 

I gave 70 for it I think it is worth it. B)

Any idea on the value of the anvil? I live in Central Alabama.

I picked up this little thing the other day. 270 lbs but there is no makers mark on it anywhere.  Anyone have a good idea what it is based on pictures?

No bottom pics as I wasn't allowed. Goes up for auction tomorrow. Would no makings make it less valuable ?(keeping in mind that valuable is relative to each individual).

A good cleaning would probably reveal the trenton name. I looked on the net and saw several anvil's identical to that one and they were labeled trenton.

Sorta looks like a trenton.

Glad to hear that it came loose!

Mandatory picture time. :)

Home Depot is supposed to carry Kroil but the local store does not have it.  I've heard it is the best for stubborn rusted bolts.  If all else fails I may give pressurizing some penetrating oil a try. 

Thanks for the suggestions. 

Ken

Kroil is awesome stuff!

Go easy on pressurizing with grease or oil you would be surprised on how much pressure a grease gun can pump out. I would hate for you to blow your screw box apart.

American Wrought?

Looks similar to the anvil I got daddy for Christmas. It had the same handling holes but the horn was not as long looking. Here is a link with pictures. '?do=embed' frameborder='0' data-embedContent>>

My Trenton is 150 lbs and right at 30 inches long. How much dose your anvil weigh?

Yea I forgot to add that the jaws are 4".

I went by a local indoor flea market today to just look around. Well after looking for a while I saw this nice little post vise. It has 35 stamped on multiple pieces which I assume is the weight of the thing. The only other stamping is on the pivoting jaw on the left side below the screw hole it says Quikwerk. Anyone have any info on the age or maker?

I paid 120 for it which was more than I wanted to for my first vise, but they are scarce as hens teeth around here. Most have been sent to the scrap yards :(  Anyhow here it is after a good brushing, oiling and greasing.

I would agree. There is alot of life left in that thing.  Good job! B)

How much did you have to give for that little gem?

There is nothing on the front foot.

Well I bought a 150lb Trenton at a scrap yard a few months ago and really like it.

Last week I went back to the same scrap yard to see if they had a post vice but no luck. Anyhow I saw a anvil up on a shelf and looked it over it was forged that much I could tell. I did some scrubing with my finger and saw American Wrought.  The edges looked a little beat up but the faceplate was flat and it sounded pretty good. Anyhow my dad has wanted a anvil for the past 10 years but has had no luck in finding one reasonably priced. So I asked my mom if a anvil would be a good gift for Christmas. She said yes. So today I went and picked it up. It weighs 100 lbs even.  I had to pay 150 for it but it will likely outlast me and my dad. After doing some research this seems to be a fairly uncommon anvil.

Anyone have any info on this anvil like what material is used and maybe the age?

Nice looking little forge. No offense, but your welding skills could use some work though.

Gorilla welding.

Big and ugly :)

Stick a garden hose in it, and fill'er up.

 

Then you can cut, weld, grind or whatever suits your fancy.

 

 

That's how we weld gas tanks.  ( and it's the ONLY safe way )

 

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Add some dish washing soap with the water. Drain the tank then refill and cut away.

Well I finished cleaning it up and repainting. The shaft that holds the handle had some significant wear on it so it was brazed up and dressed to fit. Gearbox at sometime had some water in it and there  was some rust clumps everywhere. Everything was cleaned which took a good while. I have the leg's for the stand cut but am thinking of just having straight legs mounted to a heavy base.

I liked the old used look it had before but here in the South everything will rust if left unprotected. A coat of oil would only last so long. Maybe a coat of primer and paint will keep it from rusting away for a good while. While cleaning there were a few spots of the old paint on the inside of the fan housing it was red so I repainted that color. I also had to make a new wood handle.

I have a champion blower apart right now myself. I plan on painting everything except for inside the gearbox. I am hoping that a slick paint will not hold the soot that I have cleaned off the fan and blower housing. At least it will look pretty for a while.

Anyone have a idea on the modle?

Well I saw a blower a few weeks ago in a local flea market and passed at 95.00. I went back today and he still had it for the same price. I sorta frowned at the price. He asked what did you have in mind I said 50.00. He said how about 60 I said I will meet you in the middle at 55.00. So I brought her home. After a little cleaning upand adjustig runout on the fan she is turning great! I still have to replace the legs that are rusted out.

Just got this one yesterday.....for free! A hundred pound Hay-Budden. Any ideas on what it is worth?

I'll give you 50.00 plus shipping. :lol:

Here are a few things I picked up today. My first anvil is a 150lb Trenton I got it for 150.00, Hammer 8.00, and forged tongs for 20.00. for a grand total of 178.00.  Serial number puts it being made in 1908. Is there anything special about the HF stamp on the same side as the Trenton stamp and what dose it stand for? As you can tell part of the face has been replaced in the past it will work for now but will be replaced soon. Anvil has a nice ring to it so earplugs will be necessary when working.