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Foxman

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  1. Thank you so much for your help I’ll post better pictures but it’s raining today. I did find a stamp that says patend I think. It’s on the front right heal. This isn’t letting me send pictures currently I’m sure she is old. I’m just not sure how old.
  2. I’ve found 250lbs stamped on it and then KOHU SWA SWEEDEN stamped and then on the very bottom it has a stamp that read K something 105 then I guess a blacksmith put his Initials A.F.D. If anyone has any information on when this baby was born or entering I would gladly appreciate it. IMG_3694.MP4
  3. I just came back into the shop before I checked your message and seen the ton. Then y’all confirmed it. That’s just so cool, you made my day!!! I will definitely not weld on it. It will also stay in the family. To think that my dads boss in the 70’s was gonna throw her away. I can’t believe she has been covered in that paint setting in the garage since I was young just waiting for me to use her. I sure do appreciate all the knowledge y’all shared today. I can’t wait to find out when she was made so I can tell my dad. I don’t know too much about anvils but it seems like there is something very spiritual about them.
  4. That makes since. Here’s a picture after I wire wheeled that side. I just don’t see anything that resembles a stamp. So after I wire wheel the anvil, what do you recommend I put on it for protection from rust? Are these holes at the bottom from a blacksmith testing his tools after heat treatment? So what exactly is is anvil made of? I don’t really see a peace of carbon steel welded on top. Sorry I’m knew at this and very interested, I think it so cool. One last thing, I believe someone used the anvil to rest what they were welding on top of the workrest. There are a couple holes that look like they burned the carbon steel that is on top. Since I will be using this anvil in the future for forging knives, should I feel those holes up with welds and grind them flat?
  5. Wow that’s awesome, I appreciate you guys. I just love knowing the history of these wonderful tools. I started wire wheeling the anvil and I found some letters in different places. One is next to the horn and the other is on the opposite side of where I thought anvils were normally marked. I have know idea what they mean if anything. What do you guys think.
  6. I took the anvil off of the stand, to take a picture of the bottom. I still haven’t found a makers mark, just the weight and serial number. I’m guessing from my research that it is a Trenton but I don’t know very much at all about anvils. The serial number is 201044 and weight is 126 pounds. I don’t know if it had holes drilled into it at the factory or if someone drilled them in order to mount the anvil. If anyone could please look up the year of this anvil for me I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you.
  7. Hopefully I am able to put these pictures on here. I’m not to good with these phones. I sure do appreciate y’all taking the time to help me with this. I’ve spent countless hours trying to figure this out. I just recently started forging blades and I am hooked, and love it. Here’s a better one.
  8. My dad has a anvil but he spray painted it back in the 70’s I think. Anyhow from my research I believe it to be a Trenton. The only marks I can find are on the foot. On the left it says 126 I believe and the right says 201044. Can anyone tell me the date of this anvil. Also just because that’s the only markings that I can find on it, can that tell weather it is a Trenton or not.
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