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Atf as in transmission fluid? What kind of paint works best for coating the base?
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That was actually going to be my next question. Why do people often wrap chain around the base?
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So I went over it with a wire wheel all over, then cleaned up the horn with a finishing disc (80 grit) to get some of the scratches out of the top of the horn and work a little more of a tip into the horn. Then gave her a good spray down of wd40, a wipe down and a final coat of wd40 to call her good for the day. I'll pick up some linseed oil later in the week.
1 hour ago, ThomasPowers said:Looks to be a steel faced cast iron body anvil to me and should not ring but still give a good bounce! (very nice for suburbia use)
I agree with you, it's definitely iron with a steel face. That was my biggest concern when I was looking at how a lot of people "restore" anvils by grinding or milling the face down.
It doesn't seem to have a ton of rebound or ring, but it'll be more than good enough to learn on.
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Thanks so much for the advice! Would it be OK to hit it with a wire brush wheel to clean the rest of the surface rust off or should I keep at it with a hand brush?
It's very humid here in WI as well, would oiling it help to prevent more rust building up on it?
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I've been looking to learn how to smith for a few years now and recently received a little bit a funding to get started. I'm looking into classes to take this winter and have begun gathering some basic tools to get started.
Last week I was able to get a bid in on a ~100-125# no name anvil at a farm auction and won it for $60. She was a bit rusty so I took a wire brush to it. It has definitely helped, but there are a few good size chips in the edges of the face, and some pitting around the horn.
What would you folks suggest I do to fix up this anvil before using it?
Here's a bunch of pictures: https://imgur.com/gallery/lr0Vh
Thanks folks!
Scot
Beginner looking for advise about cleaning up and estate anvil for use
in Anvils, Swage Blocks, and Mandrels
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I liked yours so much I followed suit. Rust red primer and called it good. Here's the before:
And after: