Justin Presson

3 hours ago, ThomasPowers said:

Can you tell if the pritchel hole was originally punched or drilled as a retrofit?

Is your dating done by comparing the logo and the dates?

Yes that is what I was going off of. If there is a better way I'm all ears. To my eye I do not see any indication that it was punched, I will take a good picture of the underside a d see what you guys think.

4 hours ago, TWISTEDWILLOW said:

That’s A Very nice anvil Justin! How is the rebound? 

Thank you, I honestly don't know what to compare it with. I should probably do some research on what is good or bad rebound. Is there a simple test? Also what affects the rebound over the years?

Here is my anvil. 123lb.  Armitage Mouse Hole, I think around 1820-1835 from what research I have done. I'm happy with the little guy. I am just really starting out so still don't know what I dont know.

JP

I have not, I will look into it. Thanks!

Hello everyone,

Just started digging into this site. I have been making knives stock removal for about 8 years now but only recently got the itch to forge.I have a Mouse Hole Anvil, some basic tools for now. I have been trying to start with small projects like hooks, fire pokers and bottle openers. Finding some good info on here. Here are a few pictures of what I have been working on the last few weeks.

JP