tedzap

Thanks. That is what I was thinking (use it as is), but thought I would ask. I currently use an ASO, and bought this for the hardy and pritchel.

face is pretty good, would like to get the horn replaced.

Picked up a Wilkerson anvil that has lost it's horn. Looking for recommendations on repair, I live in Virginia. I believe it is a wrought iron body, from 1830s.

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Thanks! looks in pretty good shape. I have a forge I cobbled together out of pieces-parts and am using a big chunk of plate as an anvil now. I would like to get something that looks like an anvil. Unfortunately I won't be able to eyeball it, and my brother is an ER doc who doesn't know a hammer from a screwdriver. What would be a good $ number based on the picture? I am guessing it is between 100-150#, or do you think otherwise? Thanks again, and yes, I understand that auctions get stupid sometimes. -Ted

Brother spotted this anvil on an auction, wondering if there are any recognizable features. With the handling holes is this likely forged? It is listed as 24" long and 4" wide. TIA, Ted.

Thank you folks for your input. I am intrigued by some of the ideas, and really like the anvil made from a fork lift tine. The last picture is very similar to my piece of plate, and I could set up something similar.

I have developed an interest in blacksmithing, and am in the Roanoke, VA area. Don't have any tools that are specific to smithing yet, although I do have a piece of plate that is 12x19x3.5 inches. I was told it was tool steel, and that I could have it if I "dug it up out of the ground". When I hit it with a ball hammer it is very resistant to denting, so it is pretty hard. I would estimate it is >200 pounds. Should I mount this plate on a stand vertically or horizontally? Height of top surface at level where dominant hand fist just makes contact? Are there any clubs or guilds in southwest Virginia? Anyone have any tools for sale in the area? Do good anvils really cost $4-$7 per pound these days? I'd like to start with a gas fired forge, but eventually moving to solid fuel. I'd enjoy meeting local smiths, getting instruction, I'd even travel to take a structured class. Other than the occasional person on craigslist who thinks their anvils are made of gold, I have not found anyone in the area doing this kind of thing. I do have a lot of other tools, such as welders, torches, lathe, mill, etc. Thanks in advance, Ted