Avmech

Yea, I got the original with a 25% coupon, made it very affordable. Since I am crossing over from a welding background did not want to spend a bunch trying out blacksmithing. 

Quick update: one of my local stores got 3 in. Went there, they had no problem with me opening the box, cutting the plastic, wiping down the face to look before doing the paperwork.  First one had issues, second one has a tiny spot at the very tip of the tail which is a non issue for me. No questions asked, zero hassle. Will run this until I feel the need for something bigger. Thumbs up to HF for doing it right by me. 
 

Let you all know how it goes. Thank you. 

Pinholes and welds are visible without doing anything. Plan was to look into exchanging but as mentioned out of the 3 stores near me none have any so will return it. Still inside of 90 days so should be no issue to return

Correct JHCC, thank you. I do want to check some others but stores in my immediate area are out of stock. 
 

Frosty, kind of my thinking. Still fairly new, maybe HF is having some growing pains in the manufacturing process for this design. Not knocking HF, I like the design

Great read, thank you Mac. Lot of good info, lot to learn

3 definite place and one suspected. Circular pattern and porosity. Have to look closely, pics not the best

Will try to get a pic posted today, thank you

Does anyone know if the Vevor anvils have plug welds on the face like some of the HF Doyle anvils?  Bought a Doyle (first anvil), used once and already one of the plug welds id popping up and can see a couple more now after a good clean. Thinking returning it and getting a Vevor. Noob I know…….