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Mulebrain

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  1. I have known about this anvil for a few years now. My friend retrieved from the repair shop at the Citadel College. My friend, who at the time delivered freight to the college inquired about it. He said it was sitting over along a wall, and not being used. They were going to toss it out, and he inquired about it. They just ended up giving it to him, he and a couple friends loaded it in about 1975.

    I believe it is a hay budden, and cannot see that info on the side. I do see some numbers on the front left foot. It weighs in at 400lbs, face is 22 x 5.75, 34.5" overall length, and base to face is 14". It is in really good shape for it's age. My friend is getting on up in the years, and he knows how fond of it I am.  He has never used it in 40+ years. 

    Any info you folks can shed on this anvil would be great.   

    I had to crawl around on the floor to get pics of it, as it resides under a table. He said we can get it out for a better look soon. 

       

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  2. Sounds like you scored on that haul, for sure

    I will throw some numbers on this buy

    Anvil 600, forge with blower 300, swage block 250, vise 75, sander 25, tongs, 10ea, hammers 10ea, other smaller anvils 75ea, etc...   1700.00 was the talley for everything, and I still consider that a bargain. The anvil has welding all around the waist, not sure if it was broken or a crack, just don't know. The face of the anvil is in remarkable condition, and came from a steel mill that closed down in PA 

    The seller, who I keep in touch with, has offered to help me get going and will come down in the near future.  

    Did a little blower test after I got it bolted and hooked up 

     

     

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  3. 1 hour ago, Gazz said:

    Nice assortment of tools!  I have to comment on the anvil "stand" though.  I realize you said you were looking for a hardwood round and I guess that it would be for the anvil but in the meantime, resist the temptation to forge anything while it is resting on those blocks!  I also suggest that you keep the swage block - if  It provides a solution to a problem once makes it worthwhile having.

    I know better than that, actually have another stack of block added to it. The anvil won't see a hammer until it is properly supported

    Actually I did the blocks for now, as it is the exact height of my tailgate, so I can move it when I get my shop area prepared 

    Heck why the green beans were cooking, I got the blower mounted up and connected 

     

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  4. I am greener than green, as I have never swung a hammer on an anvil.

    I have been fascinated by this for many years, and made a big leap forward in my quest. I pretty much have everything I need except the steel to work. 

    I chased this anvil, only to find out the gentlemen had everything I needed. So with one purchase I was able to load the truck

    I have been lurking in the shadows here and learning allot 

       

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