blkbear Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 I have a question about the face of ananvil that I am considering purchasing. The anvil in question is brand new from a prominent manufacturer of good quality and reputation. The question I have is that the anvil face is marked and gouged. Enough so that it would leave marks on a piece of work were I to hammer on the piece over the marks and gouges. Is this normal for a new anvil?? AShould I consider it and grind down the face to a smooth state?? Would the same apply to a used anvil?? Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbillysmith Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 If it is a new cast-style anvil, then yes. It's the casting marks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolano Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 It doesnt sound like a manufacturer of good quality to me, if they dont even polish the anvil face. I would pass on it, personally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mills Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 good quality and rep with out a useable face as is? It needs to be a real special price then, cause there is work and /or $ in cleaning up a face. How much? Depends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J W Bennett Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Not knowing the brand or specifics....Unless it is a real good price a person would probably be better of with a good chunck of scrap iron with a flat section, keep the rest of the money in your pocket for a better anvil, building a good forge or other tools. It,s been stated here many times and it is true an anvil doesn't have to be an anvil to get the same results. Don't rush into a "deal" only to be sorry later. Only an opinion, JWB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blkbear Posted March 16, 2006 Author Share Posted March 16, 2006 Thank you for your replies. This helps immensely. Brian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakwoodforge Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Blkbear, here is a nice low cost option for an anvil, a 100 lb chunk of round or square steel 4-6 " in dia. set in a bucket of concrete. Kinda like this: or :http://www.polarbearforge.com/shoptour.htm# Hope this helps Jens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J W Bennett Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Oak, Thanks for the links, I have been considering a second taller anvil for some work that I need to see better. That post looks like the answer. JWB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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