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?

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   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