john_zxz

Thanks for the info! I just ordered the three of them me too.

I don't need these anvils, I already have a good anvil. It's just for starter out there that I put the link. I'm still waiting for the dealer's answer. I agree with you macbruce, if its cast iron, I wouln't bother with them, but if its cast steel, It can be a pretty good anvil for new blacksmiths.

Aww I totaly forgot to put the link! It must be the temperature... Here's the link. Sorry again. http://www.liquidationopc.com/index.php/cPath/40

Just emailed the dealer if it is cast steel or cast iron and I'm waiting for the answer.

Hi, just landed on this site looking for metalworking tools and found these anvils. I don't know if they are still cast steel though. Just wanted to share if anyone is interested in these as they are pretty cheap for the weight. They come in 15, 55, or 120 lbs. John_zXz

Yes it happened to me when I was learning on my first anvil, lucky it was on an old anvil that was already dented. I found that when I missed the blows, it was because I was forcing the hammer, not letting it down by itself. Now I'm better with my hammer control and generally, my hammer faces are a bit softer than my anvil face, but not annealed. Recently I missed a blow but it didn't dent the face. Also, I have an annealed hammer for hot cutting on the hardy.

Thanks for the tip, I'll have to try that. Wont cost anything, I like it.

Hi, I saw these parts made of cast iron to reduce the size of the fire in Europe but I can't seem to find a place to buy them in North America. Does anyone know a dealer, or have a clue on how to make them? I'm using clean anthracite as fuel and since it doesn't coke up, water doesn't help me that much. I have a 12" round coke firepot from Centaur Forge. Thanks John_zXz

This is a really great idea! This post should always be on top of the forum subject for everyone to see it and donate if they want.

I found this video on facebook. His setup is really nice, I especially like the square anvil and the hand scissor for hot cutting. For the smiths who don't have a lot of tools, this is inspiring. https://www.facebook...&type=3

Thank you for the references. I will look for them.

Really nice job! I particularly like the color job you did. Great one!

Hi, I'm looking for a book that shows steps in making ironwork, but with drawings of each parts of a project. Like the pictures I have post. They are taken from a french book on ironwork but I don't know which one. I'm not looking for a book that shows only techniques but one that shows steps and drawings. If someone has a suggestion on books that are similar to these drawing, I would be very happy. John_zXz

Thank you guys. I quenched it in water to harden what it can as it is mild steel.

Hi, this is the result of my afternoon forging. A small flatter made of 1 inch mild steel square bar. It's been a long time since I wanted to buy a flatter, but I was checking my scrap pieces and said, why not forge one myself? I'll be even more proud of me than buying one. It took me 2 hours alone. I started by upsetting the face to 1 3/4", put a neck with a pair of tongs as a fuller ( I don't have many tools...), slit and drifted the hole and then cut the piece from the parent stock and hammered down the end to shape. The hole is a little bit offcenter but not too much. It will do the job very fine. This is my first big slit and drift so I won't put too much stress on my shoulder. The next one will be better. I didn't forge welded a high carbon piece on the face because I don't plan to use it a lot. I'll see with use if I won't weld one, it's not too late. Now I just need to put a handle on that little baby. Let me know what you think and if there is another way to forge this type of tool. My next project is a top swage for rounding tenons. John_zXz

Nice little anvil you've got there. For that price, it is an extremely good deal!

Nice anvil you got there. Personaly, I would just brush it with a twisted wire brush on an angle grander and then oil the base to prevent from rust. The face doesn't need to be oiled if you use it. I like the shape of these anvil, but never seen one in real. Congrats!

People that are asking: "Are you making horseshoes?", can get this answer from a blacksmith: "Not horseshoe but ladies shoes." I imagine the face of them when they hear that lol!

Alan, I'm so sorry to read that. I can't even imagine how hard it would be to live with that. I don't know you and I don't believe in God but I swear, with all my heart, I'm sending you the best vibes that I can. I'm sure you'll find a way to recover from this. Life has always surprises for us, good or bad, but after what happened to you, only good can come out. Best wishes from Canada. John_zXz

Yea, after reflection, and a little use, I will use it as it is. I forged a bit on it and it stood well under the blows. Once bolted to the stand it is really quiet. If one day I plan to sell it, maybe I'll dress the edges but not for now. Another question by the way. I know nothing on Stourbridge anvil, anyone has a clue on the date of this one?

This is real good work! Great project. Ladies should love it.

Hi John, Thanks for the advise and for the name. I have one of those candle with a washer and worried a bit with them. I'll be careful.

Hi, This is my new anvil that I jsut bought this morning. Just typed anvil on Kijiji and found this one for 75$. Couldn't pass this ad. Called the guy and 30 minutes later it was in my shop. Now the edges have been abused but it is still usable... for that price. (Here anvils are very expensive and really rare too) The base is forged and have a tools teel top. When I lightly tap the face with a ball pein hammer, the sound is good all over it. I don't think that it is separated from the body. There is only chips on the edges. It weights 118lbs (1-0-6) and has the name Stourbridge stamped on one side. I'm fairly happy with this anvil because the waist is very thick, almost like my 234 anvil just under in the pictures. Now here's my question: what would you do guys to this anvil? Weld the edges, resurface the top or leave it like this? I'm not a very experimented welder and I don't know how much it would cost for me to do it by a professional welder. The top plate seems relatively thin so resurfacing wouldn't be a good idea I think. Otherwise, if welding is not a good plan, then it is still usable. Theres a 3-4 inches edge near the horn that is very nice. Thanks. John_zXz

Ahhhh! Thank you very much guys for the explanations. The BP Larry, explains everything very well. Now I need to make this new tool. Thanks again. John_zXz