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stan

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  1. Just seen another add by the same company on ebay and here there saying cast steel not cast-iron as stated on gumtree, go figure.
  2. That's right Peter ,I would like to see these anvils being used as garden ornaments in stead of real anvils. Also like to hear from someone who is actually using one .The other issue is how they get away with having all the original brand name and markings on them. Heres my real one
  3. George, I have not seen these anvils before, they are being sold locally, it is gumtree Peter. What is also interesting is the weight that the seller is quoting is what the original cast steel anvil weight would be.
  4. I like the way the handle was twisted and forge welded
  5. Someone in N east Aust is selling anvils, or should I say ASO, that are cast iron and appear to have been cast from real anvils. The add suggest the would suit blacksmiths and metal workers. the 50kg (112lbs) one has been cast from a bk anvil($350) and a 70kg one looks like an old English maker($450). They both don`t have pritchel holes
  6. Have a look at the gas forge Gary Huston uses in his latter shoeing videos.
  7. From what I have read on IFI the quality of reinforcing steel in the US is a real mixed bag unlike here in Aust which seems quite good.I personally would not bother with that gal one.
  8. Could be a William froster but that's only a guess, there is a lot of old English makers that look similar,as Yuppiejr says clean it up then start recording all the information you can make out, there are guys on IFI that would be able to tell you more. In the end it doesn`t really matter that much,just use it.one other thing though ,you may want to wear a respirator until the rust has been removed from the face because the rust dust can really irritate you airways cheers.
  9. I don`t think the markings on the anvil are 2 1 4,but are 2- number worn off- 14, the missing or had to see number may be a -0- which would mean the weight is as you say. Put it on the bathroom scales just for interest.
  10. I have a couple of oxy sets but the bottle rental costs are too high in Aust.
  11. Looks in good condition, great first anvil, go for it.
  12. Neat , liked how you incorporated the machined section in the center.
  13. Thanks Frosty, don`t have any more 316 but I have some 304 I might have a go at.
  14. Thanks DSW , interesting article.
  15. Great job and the handle looks perfect, looking forward to seeing it in place.
  16. Looks like a nice place to be in, and I like your hammer rack. l
  17. The photos I posted make this fork look 3 foot long so heres one more.
  18. that's right ausfire that was made out of 12mm, I believe its cold work hardened but then again I`m no expert.
  19. you gotta be happy with those neat old machines made in the days when quality was important.
  20. Just pick up this little BK Sydney anvil from a secondhand tool shop, the seller thought this was 13 lbs as marked felt heavier, payed $130 got it home and weighed it came in just under 28lbs.I pretty happy I seen 25lb BKs go for over $400 and a 7lb went for 331.00 on ebay.
  21. Made out of 316 stainless, I was reminded that this stuff is really tough, and hard to forge and twist. Ok for this but I would not use it for a heavy duty tool.
  22. Neat, good idea with the rings and all your dimensions look consistent , good job.
  23. Thomas just for interest how do you think the foot came to be missing? worth every cent though.
  24. sorry mate I can`t hear you Of course you wright, this anvil sickness is getting to me, I don`t even see the foot when I`m working.I do think it would be a nice gesture to make that prosthesis foot and an interesting project.
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