tewitt1949

Well I went to the scrap yard today and I'm glad I did. They had a big pile of precut steel blocks. All different sizes and thickness. I got 2 pieces and they totaled 600 lbs and it cost me $240. They were cut on a big band saw so they are quit smooth not like being cut with a torch. Steel was 40 cents a lb. I don't know what is considered a good ring or bounce, but bounce seems real good. The big one don't ring as much as the little one. The top plate is 3 inches thick. Actually the top plate rings more than I really would like, but it might not ring as much after it is welded to the bigger piece. Together they stand about 24 inches tall. I want to do some mill work on the top piece before I weld them together. Just a couple holes. Any other ideas what to do to the top piece? they see

Thanks guys. My other option is there is a scrap yard near by that has a lot of thick plate cut to different sizes and shapes. I may be wrong but I think he said (on the phone) that it is about 3 inches thick. I don't know if he said price per pound or not. I might at least check out what he has and get a price. I'll let you know what I find.

Sorry, I'm in the United States, Mich The guy wants $300 form it.

I found this anvil for saIe but know nothing about it. By looking at it can you tell me if its good/bad and what its worth. The owner says it weighs 100-125 lbs. Don't know if that weight includes the stand or not. This thing is about 2 1/2 hrs away from me. I,m hoping an expert here can warn me if its no good and before I drive that far. The other side looks about the same. No markings.

Hi All I'm new to this site but from what I've seen I there is more info than I'll ever remember. I'm old. I've been watching craigs list but they are outrageous. I don't mind paying a fair price but I just don't know where to look. Anyone know where I can look in my area. I'm in western Mich. Thanks Terry