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5 minutes ago, Conrad.blacksmithing said:

I am no expert, but since I would not have enough money to buy another anvil, I would at least put some weld in that crack. It would deaden my spirits if my horn fell off. But take this advice with a grain of salt.

Kinda what I was thinking, but I have no real idea. I think the Hardy tools come close to covering the purchase price, so as long as we don't kill it I think we will be ok. Back half of anvil has great ring, front half not as good already, but better than what we have been using.

7 hours ago, JHCC said:

To do a proper repair, you'd need to grind all the way to the bottom of the crack, and then build weld beads all the way back to the surface. Arc welding true wrought iron is a tricky business, and you'll probably end up spending more on consumables and electricity than you would simply by investing in a new (or at least solid) anvil.

Thanks.

Thanks, Bounce test is real good which surprised me. Figured for the price with hardy tools I couldn't go real wrong. What is downside of welding up the crack?

Ok, experts newbie here that needs some advice. Just bought this Mouse Hole and Hardy Tools for $250. Been looking for 2 years and this one fell in my lap. Has damage and has been welded, bounce test is good. Looking for feedback on the crack and how to repair, and previous repairs. Thanks in advance for this great forum and wealth of information.

Ok, total newbie here, and sure this is a dumb question, but here goes. we recently purchased an anvil, with the hardened steel face totally missing, bummer but for 140 bucks the tuition wasnt too bad. It is working ok in its present condition, but the question is how long would a new hardened steel top stay attached if attached with JB Weld?

Thanks guys, great information.

Ok, major newbie here. Had read about Harbor Freight Ball Pein hammers being good to make tomahawks out of. I bought several of the ones that were carbon steel, but didnt purchase some of the cheapest ones made of "steel alloy". First question,  would the "steel alloy" products also work for Hawks, would they harden?

I also notice they had drilling hammers, 2 and 3 pounds made out of carbon steel for like 6 bucks. Could these be uses to make tomahawks as well?

Thanks for the help, enjoying getting started.

Thanks all

Thats awesome, thats what I paid for my 1 by 30. Will keep looking

Any insight on the 115# forged steel anvil from Old World Blacksmiths? Wondering if it makes sense just to buy one of these and stop chasing around auctions?

I have a couple more in me before I recalculate the value of my time versus the value of my money, lol.

Thanks all, will be on the prowl for a 2 by 72

Looking to step up from just using an Angle Grinder, Any recommendations on an entry level Belt Grinder that will get the job done?

Thanks in advance, newbies, still finding our way.

While leary, I am going to try a few more, have a couple within a 20 mile drive coming up that have some decent looking prospective anvils, will see what happens.

Just heard from auctioneer, the anvil went for $850. Not exactly the bargain I was looking for.

Thanks to all of you, great input. Must have been something wrong with it. Someone elses problem now, lol. I will stay on the hunt. I very much appreciate the input.

Dumb question , but what is TPAAAT

I cleaned it a little, rebound in some parts was good, but middle of anvil was like 30%. I was shocked I couldn't get any ring out of it.

Well, at least it was a good drive. First off the anvil looked awesome. Rebound was only around 50%, and I got absolutely no ring out of the anvil at all. Was still gonna hang around and see what it went for, but ended up getting a call and having to leave. Still on the prowl.

Thanks for the advise, excited to go tomorrow.

Hoping for $2 a pound, but know it could go for far more. Not in desperate need so will walk away if not a great deal. Will be a learning experience as first ever auction, and first time testing an anvil. Hoping this one isn't pitted on top, I cant tell from pics. Its close enough that the experience will be worth it.

Cool. This one is a pretty small auction near me, so gonna go check it out, and if it goes at a bargain price I will pull the trigger. Still sick over the Vulcan he bought.

Sounds good, thanks

Thanks for the help, I only know what I have learned here and reading on other sites. Nephew bought one, a Vulcan, and ended up with an anvil without the hardened plate. $140 bucks of tuition.

Thanks

Am going to look at this 200# Trenton Friday, looking at the pictures can you give me any opinions, I am totally new to this game.

Thanks, nephew in North Missouri, but I may come