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Bob Stokstad

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  1. The owner of the anvil has the link to this thread and the benefit of your advice. That's about all I can say at this point. Hopefully the anvil will end up in better shape for whatever work is done on it. Thanks again.
  2. Thanks to all of you for your helpful comments. The owner of the anvil, Ted, has viewed these posts and has pretty much decided to do a repair himself. He plans to do a mixture of high-carbon steel pieces and hard-facing welding rod, perhaps along the line suggested by BigGunDoctor. (I estimated that at least 75 lineal feet of 1/8” rod would be needed to replace the missing section of the face - not something for me to try.) Of course, I’ve suggested that he join this forum. I’ve begun reading some of the many articles and educational posts here. It’s a great forum and I’m encouraged by the help I’ve received so far. Thanks again, Bob Stokstad
  3. The owner of this anvil knows only that it's from his grandfather's farm. He doesn't know the brand, nor the exact weight (thinks it's about a hundred pounds). It needs repair as a 5" long, 1/2" thick chunk of the face has broken off. Can you help with the identification of the anvil manufacturer, and any other particulars such as probable weight, quality of construction? What would be involved (e.g., cost) in repairing the anvil? Could you suggest a fair value for the anvil as is? (Location is Oakland, CA). Full disclosure: I'm a rank beginner in black smithing and am in the market to buy an anvil. This is the first one I've looked at and have no idea if I want to buy it. But I would like to know more about the anvil and will communicate what I learn to the owner, a very nice retired gentleman, as it may help him in selling it. Please look at the 15 photos at http://www.jstokstad.com/Mystery_Anvil/ where you can also see high resolution images by clicking on "view larger image." Overall length is 27", height is 11.25", flat face is 4" wide x 16"long (including the missing chunk), Hardy hole 1" Thank you very much! Bob Stokstad
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