Emhooper33

Just got it in the mail on Friday lol

I need some chain to wrap around the base

It's mounted on a stump just out of the frame to the right of the forge

I'm using coke that I bought at the farriers supply for the fire... Perhaps that's contributing to the scale? I also didn't take the time to really brush off the scale well after I pulled it from the fire.  I'm not sure what's next... I've kinda been looking around for good "rookie"projects

This is a small s-hook I just made out of 3/8 rebar... Kinda crappy, I know... It's really the first thing I've ever made

To do the temper test, I just drop a ball bearing on the face and it should bounce back about 90 percent, right?

Oh I had no intention of selling it... I was just curious as to how much cash I may have saved when I found it for free lol... Btw, I'm in Bridgeport, TX... I'll have to see if I can update my profile. Also the weight stamp is no longer visible, but I estimate it to be between 150 and 175 pounds (based on the difficulty of picking it up compared to what I know I can lift lol)

It seems to be in great shape... I'm no expert by any means, but the face is undamaged and practically blemish free. Is there any way to tell how old it is, or how much is worth?

Hey guys... Can anybody identify this anvil? I find it in an old shed (also found an old leg vice). The owner said I could have it if I loaded it up and took it away. I'm new to Smithing, but really would like to make it a full time hobby... Anyway the only markings that I could are the ones pictured that day "Sweden" and something else. Any help would be appreciated!