Tratjr

Now that's a lot of work to get to where you can start working. What is a good all around size anvil to use? I took a 16oz smooth faced finishing hammer and just let it fall to the top of anvil. The hammer has a bounce and it does let out a nice ring. I went all around the work area and it's all the same except for 1 spot. It dull behind the peg holes and barely any bounce. Also I am looking for a gas forge if anyone has 1 they are trying to get rid of. I am going nuts waiting. I want to get some glowing steel on it and pound some life back into her. Again I thank you all for the help and knowledge. I cant wait to post pictures of my projects you all made possible. Still so much to learn I know but at least I can learn from behind the hammer.

Now that's a lot of work to get to where you can start working. What is a good all around size anvil to use? Small hammer got it. I am going to try that now ty all so much.

Ok ty very much and I wasn't going to do anything to it until I talked to someone who knows. I will find out how heavy it is when I get home. Still trying to find a ball bearing to test it. Weighs 56.2 pounds still trying to find a ½ to 1 inch bearing so I can test it.

Ok ty very much and I wasn't going to do anything to it until I talked to someone who knows. I will find out how heavy it is when I get home. Still trying to find a ball bearing to test it.

Looking for a ball bearing now.

I came across this anvil and picked it up for 50$. I am just getting into knife making and a little uneducated on anvils. I appreciate any feedback that's how we learn ask those that know.