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Checked out the Hardie Hole. Measure 3/4" with a chamfered top edge, minimal chamfer but it is there. Hole doesn't look clean or straight all the way through. Any ideas on straightening and cleaning up, I was thinking a small head hand grinder inside the hole but not sure how to square up the corners of it is necessary. Should the hole be the same size all the way through ? Didn't look at the Pritchett (sp) Hole, funny tend to be single minded, but thinking it must be the same... not clean all the way; can a drill be used to clean it up ? Thks for any info.

Came across this tool set on eBay. Ebay link removed Thinking they may not be any good but was wondering what you guys have to say. They state made from "ductile iron" but isn't that just basic cast iron. Do they require hardening ? Will they stand up to light duty use . My anvil has a 3/4" Hardie hole, I was thinking of getting a set in 7/8" and grinding the shank down to fit. Thks for reading and any comments/infomation.

Anyone see this ad . Was wondering if it is real ? Plasma welding ? Interesting new tool ! http://www.multiplaz.com/about

Purchased a 45kg/100 lb. Vulcan Anvil. Looks good and great size for the newbie. Needs the blue removed and then I can see what is underneath. Read about electrolysis for cleaning, interesting. For a Stand, I will be making one similar to Daniel.85's 2x12 stand, a great design.

Had my son in law pickup the anvil for me today. First impression is, "it is smaller than I thought" and "looks good, the edges are clean". Weighted it on the bathroom scale, 105 lbs. It should fit my use really well. Glad I purchased it. Thanks for all of the help on the other anvil, even if it was just an ASO, was hoping for something better.

Thanks, I will try to remember. I plan only light duty for this one, hobby anvil.

Pictures look good, will pickup in the next couple of day and see for sure.

Yes you have but there was no resolution to,the manufacturer which was what I was after. From your e-mail, I decided not to buy the other anvil but still wanted a decent anvil to do my hobby work on, hence the Vulcan I recently purchased.

I broke down and bought an anvil. It is a Vulcan, cast iron but I think it has a steel plate in the top. Doesn't look too bad, in fact to me I like the looks, clean top. See the picture ! What do you I think ? My intended use is a hobby anvil, something to bent metal, straighten metal, maybe even make some tools on but not much else. Thanks for comments !

I was hoping someone could come up with the manufacturer of this anvil but I guess not. I like it, the shape that is and would have liked to have had it in my new shop. Thanks to all for any input, if anyone comes up with anything please post of contact me on PM. Thanks

Ok thanks. What about the markings ? Is it possible the CMO stands for Chrome Moly ? A anvil cast in Chrome MOly is it worth the trouble ? And the "1887", is that a date ? I was hoping the casting marks meant it has little to no use.

Thanks for all the info guys. I will get this one for the front door decoration, the wife will like that ! I guess I will bid on the PW anvil on e-bay, the shipping will kill me but it is worth a try. Ltr Just wish someone knew who the manufacturer is/was ? Added: just found there is a "B" on the bottom, can't be there just to let you know it is the Bottom. Any ideas on that one ? Also, is that the year it was made, "1887", or a model number ? Thks

Thanks for the class on determining the difference, I will remember on my next purchase. Now, how do is determine if the anvil is a steel or iron casting ?

How do you tell it is a casting ? Can it be determined if it is cast steel or cast iron ? Thanks

Just got sent this one. Hoping it is a forged anvil but my luck it will be cast iron and a POS. Please anyone have any ideas ? Thanks

I got a few more,pictures. Do you think the mark in the center might mean it is a forged anvil or does that indicate a casting mark . Thanks

Here it is... thanks !

This all I have.

I am looking at an Anvil. The first one is as follows: Only markings are on the side, "CMO, 1887", and on the base just under the other markings, " US". Measurements: Size: Length- 20" Height- 10" Depth- 3.5" Base dimensions- 9" x 8.5" Between 110-120 lbs. I have searched the web for two days, almost every waking hour, without success, nothing ; I am stumped. Does anyone have any info on this one like "Who made it ", "what is it made of" and maybe "when was it made" ? Second one: "Vintage blacksmith Vulcan anvil, length is 20.5" and the width is 3.75", weight is approximately 120#. I don't need a large anvil, something smaller for a small retirement Metal Working Shop, will be good and these might work if I knew more about them. Anything, anyone can help,me with would be appreciated. Thanks for reading my first post and for any assist.