Graywall

I think you might be right with the 300. The front part Just says Buffalo forge. Thanks for sharing.

My wood skills are up to that challenge

I don’t think it’s the 200 because of the way the fan and gears are perpendicular to each other. It looks like a smaller version of the champion 400 but it’s obviously not. Neil, I’ve contemplated putting something over it for years but never did. Two years ago I moved for work and it set in a shed all year. Last spring I pulled it out to use and discovered the chipmunks had thought it was a great place to store acorns and hickory nuts. I believe I will follow your advice.

Hope I’m posting my question on the correct page. I have a Buffalo Forge blower I’ve been using for 20 plus years. My dad picked up at an auction for $40. In the mid 90s and gave it to me. I’m pretty sure it’s missing the top part but can’t find any other examples of this model from Buffalo Forge. Does anyone know what model it is or any information about it?

The anvil was horrible because of the bad repair the previous owner did. The weld was hollow underneath the face and acted almost like a trampoline with a ball bearing. I new it was in bad shape when I bought it but didn’t realize how bad. I’m mostly looking at this anvil to use in a treadle hammer build and for my kids when they help me.

I assumed British because it looks like my old MH. Definitely stamped markings. Since I posted this the guy got back about actual weight, 134 pounds. The horn is broke off so it is British. I don’t trust the ball bearing test since the last anvil I bought had great rebound but was horrible. Still curious the C.W.

I came across an anvil stamped CW for sale. I don't have any pictures so I can't post any. The anvil is stamped CW 117 at the waist so I'm assuming it's British but that's just a wild guess. It has a hardy hole but no pritchel hole. The anvil looks a look like an old Mouse Hole I used to have. I don't know anything about CW anvils and can't find anything on line other that a list of anvil makers. Does anyone have more detail on CW anvils?

Thanks. I wasn’t sure it was unfortunately I’m not sure what he used it for when he did this. Can’t imagine he was using a scythe the last 30 years but could surprise me.

Well all that said what’s this? I found it at my grandpa’s farm after he passed and my cousin was selling the farm. It was in the funny contraption so I grabbed it figuring that end part was some sort of small stump anvil.

Well I don’t plan on putting a handle on my scythe but I figured for a dollar I wasn’t going to pass it up. Should I clean it up and if so what’s the recommendation? I didn’t even think to ask her if she had anything else. The rest of her tent was just clothes, games, and one small handful of rusty tools.

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I picked this up at a flea market for a dollar. I figure it goes its a hardy tool or some sort of small stump anvil. I believe it’s wrought iron.

Thanks. I questioned him about that but he said with manganese your not supposed to preheat. But either way it’s been working great and way better than when I bought it.

Update on this anvil. It’s still working great. After my friend gave it back I talked to him more about how he welded it up. He used manganese and didn’t preheat because he said you don’t preheat with manganese. I’m not a professional welder and it was free. It’s holding up to some heavy use so I’m very pleased.