Lionel h

Yes your story is worth mentioning, now when you get going make him a thank you present.

I just heat up a thick piece of scrap plate and lay it on the anvil , then scoot it over when I start hammering 

I’m sure someone with AIA will chime in soon , but I would like to compliment you on a very nice anvil that looks to be in great shape. Have fun using it!

The piston pin was from a engine that pumps gas in a high pressure pipeline. I’m supposed get several more in the near future.

This vise is mounted incorrectly, the leg should be mounted firmly on the floor , preferably in a socket ,not hanging loose putting all the pressure on the mounting bracket .

I totally agree with Lou’s statement in it’s entirety . I love this anvil just as it stands, use it enjoy it , keep it!

I was told by a local older blacksmith that mouseholes are more common along the Mississippi River , from being shipped up the river from England. He travels the country collecting anvils , making a list of anvils that he encountered.

That's a beast ,also could be used as an anvil. I think I would take it to a machine shop ,let water jet cut the hole.

I used a tube of liquid nails on the entire underside one of mine , it muted it nicely ,and is secure on my stand. My stand is like yours except the ends of the anvil are pinched by boards on the ends also holding and quietening the sound.

I think the piston is about 30 or so inches . I didn't get real close to where the engines were, but looked about that size.

They were going to give me several more ,but I don't know what I would do with them.

Postvise I’ve brought home from a junk sale and a piston pin from a customer that rebuilds very large engines  . The postvise is an Indian chief 5 1/2 inch jaws. The pin is 20 inches tall 8 inches wide.

I’ve been given a piston pin that I may use as an extra anvil, it’s 20 inches tall 8 inches in diameter and hardened steel , it rings great with good rebound. I haven’t decided how to mount it yet. What’s your thoughts on this?

This looks like an early 1900 s Columbian vise by the shape. Looks like it was left sitting on the ground getting wet 

Make the sand heavy and more  silent. You can pack wet Sand better than dry sand

Nice vise , get her mounted no get to work! 

If you don't jump on this immediately there will be a line of folks that will take your place and get those . Great find , buy them asap!

You will love the kohlswa, Swedish anvils are excellent, I love my sisco supreme . You new purchase will last yours and a few descendants lifetimes ,enjoy.

Great find ! Enjoy your new to you anvil. Very good price!

I have five columbians and one Peter wright and a couple of Frankensteined vises they all work just as good any other , if the jaws and screw- screwbox are in good shape they are all about the same , in my opinion. I'm sure I'll be proved wrong .

Probably an older Columbian by the shape of the legs and the screwbox 

I agree that anvil looks very mouseholy, imho . But I'm no great authority,it's very similar to my mousehole.

You did a good job on your vise, I've really enjoyed rehabbing all the post vises I can get my hands on . Carry on the good work!

I have both a sisco supreme and a mouse hole I use frequently,and I can't tell the difference between the two. I love them both 

Thanks for the comments , the stand on plate I hold with one hand after I pull up on the handle ,so I can move it easier. The wheels are back that far so they don't contact the ground until I tilt it back to move it. But Stach's  idea to make it like a hand truck is one I will look into.  Any more ideas ? 

I have wanted a postvise that could be moved, so this is what I've come up with. Made with all scrap from around the shop. Anything I could do to make it better, I'm open to suggestions.