Hey all,
I finally found an anvil in my neck of the woods and am excited. It's a Peter Wright 148lbs marked. Its seen better days but I got it for a steal especially for what others in my area have been selling for. I have been reading up on restoration methods, especially the Gunter(Gunther? Seen it spelled both ways) method that seems to be the most widely accepted. I would love some feedback from y'all. First couple pic.s are how I got it, I then did some cleanup of the face with a belt sander, light grit paper, and light pressure to see what would buff out. My plan is to work with it the way it is for now but would love to build up the area circled in yellow as it is the worst of the damage and slopes down to the wrought then rebuild the opposite edge as well so I can have more consitant edge and bevels. The area in the red slopes down a bit towards the heel but I don't think it will be an issue and plan to leave it be. I don't want to make it a "new" anvil but I do feel like some TLC would could help it continue to be a very good tool for its next 100 plus years of existence. I would love to hear from all sides as I know this is an often debated subject but hope not to cause any fiery debate.
Thanks,
Jake S.
Sorry, that should have read 148lbs. my keys are sticking today!