Craig Hebrlee

Thanks Frosty...My dad was given the anvil. He had it shipped to Chicago from Frenchville Maine. I am lucky that my first one is a Hay Budden. I have a standing vice from the early 1900's and a few hammers and some chisels. I am looking at some small propane forges for knives, hammers and axes. Guess you have to start somewhere right!

My name is Craig Hebrlee. I am new to this forum and to blacksmithing. I am in the process of setting up my workspace, and will be reading past posts for tips. What an amazing resource for a newbie like myself! I look forward to working some metal. I don't have an anvil reference book, so I am hoping I can get some help in dating my 112 # Hay Budden. Thanks again...