Devildog

Hello guys and gals, I'm a newbie and looking to connect with locals in the area. I am a knife maker and currently do stock removal as my method. I have purchased an anvil and it is just sitting in the shop. I need some advice on where to purchase or how to build a propane forge. I have A lot of interest with zero know how when it comes to forging. If anyone is willing to show a new guy the way around the anvil I would greatly appreciate it. I apprenticed under Fiddleback forge and Fletcher knives and have a solid understanding of knife making if anyone wishes to get some cross training in. Help is appreciated and thanks in advance. Willing to travel 100 miles, Semper Fi

Did a bearing test, the bearing bounces close to half the distance from which it was dropped. I am just learning and think for my needs as a beginner it will suit me fine. I appreciate you guys offering some guidance.

Thanks for the reply, did a test lightly with hammer and rebound was ok, but that might be because the hammer is to soft or something, looking for a bearing to test that way.

Trying to find out what I even have in this anvil. I'm hoping I didn't just waste my money. am a former Marine living in Blue ridge Ga. Any locals that would be willing to help me get started would be appreciated. I am a knife maker but do stock removal right now, would be glad to trade skills and teach someone to grind for help in learning some forging thanks. Ron

I picked up this anvil today and really hope I didn't mess up. I looked for 3 months everywhere, Mountain top flea market in Ga, Murphy N.c. Flea market craigslist eBay and nothing that was in good condition out there. I feel like I overpaid and was just tired of looking, to make matters worse everything I have found is saying this may be cast iron!It has no marks anywhere besides the USA on side, I even looked underneath. I asked the seller and they said it was Steel, feeling like a greenhorn rookie which I am. Help is appreciated.