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58 minutes ago, Marc1 said:

You are right, my bad, 232 lb, 105 kilos.

That means I have 24 lb more so it should be worth some more?

Only kidding.

That is one b@d @$$ anvil!

2 hours ago, Marc1 said:

My recently found 208 pound Peter Wright. 

Bought on ebay of all places.

Comes with a story. The seller lives in a very affluent suburb in a multi million dollar house, and does not seem to be a blacksmith. Checked the anvil out and asked him how he came by the anvil. The guy tells me that when he was 18 (he is now about 60) a friend of the family a very old person, came to him asking him to "get rid of this anvil for me".

He put it in the family home garage, and covered it with a tarp and it layed there for 40 years. 

I didn't ask anything further. The price was right (for Australia that is) and the anvil is almost perfect but for a small chip. 

 

How much did you get this baby for?

Great deal! Thanks for sharing!

19 minutes ago, Blackegg said:

Score! Beautiful anvil! How much you pay for her if you don't mind me asking?

24 minutes ago, Blackegg said:

Very nice work! I like it...I just picked up a Peter Wright 156 lb. in excellent shape too.

Thanks! Let me see yours!

Beautiful find and restore job

On 11/6/2016 at 4:46 PM, JME said:

Just had to toot my own horn. Been using long pliers for tonges so I got some round bar 3/8. (I think I should have gone bigger) and...

I just made my first set of tonges. They are sloppy and the rivet s lopsided but they hold a piece of steel and feel good in my hand, so this is a win for me.  

Thank you to everyone who has given advice on how to get started. More help than you can imagine.

And thank you everyone who has answered all the newbie questions. Lots of great reading. I have learned so much I now realize how much more there is to learn.

Awesome!

Hay Budden 150lb

And...my Peter Wright 109lb

It was an highly satisfying journey.... Paint removal, hours of wire brushing and finally some oil. She sings loud and gives 90% rebound. Aside from beat up edges near the table, she's xxxx near perfect.

AWESOME post

Thank you everyone for the support and answers I appreciate it!

6 minutes ago, C-1ToolSteel said:

Sweet deal!!! Hay Buddens are America's deluxe anvil. You've definetly got a lion!

Great to hear! Any advice on best way to clean her up? I was planning on wire brush [on my angle grinder] then metal polish on the face and horn.... thoughts?

Just now, Tubalcain2 said:

great deal. c-1 is HB biased, but they are very good anvils.

Thanks for all the input. I feel even happier about my find! My first anvil was a Vulcan. I found a buyer after 7 months and moved up the food chain. Can't wait to use her

Hi C-1 I got her for $150

6 minutes ago, Tubalcain2 said:

c-1 toolsteel is the HB expert,but that what it looks like 32 me.

Thanks for the input

Thank you for the info

13 minutes ago, Black Frog said:

You have a Hay Budden anvil.

1907 according to Anvils In America.

2 minutes ago, ThomasPowers said:

What does the bottom of the anvil look like?

Hello all, I just acquired a 150lb Anvil and outside of the serial numbers( A34975), i cannot find a brand or makers mark. After some searching, I believe I have a Trenton. Can anyone confirm and if so, what year is my trenton? Any comments and/or help is appreciated!