Max pywell Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 I use this old craine counter weight, a few upgrads later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 Max, nice work.. That is awesome.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jealdi Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 So I live about 90 minutes or less from Anvil Brand. Decided to go check out their store Friday since I was on PTO. Came home with their 120lb Legend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 Looks great. Looking forwards to hearing how you like it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jealdi Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 Soon as I can get it bolted down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik870 Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 My son got this from his grandfather. Arm & Hammer 114 lbs. serial #47167 from what I can gather early 40’s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 I love the thinness of the heel on my 91# A&H; it tends to sit close to my anvils that have thick heels so I can use it instead of a bridge. Tell him he needs to make something nice for his Grandfather! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik870 Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 He needs to do a lot for his grandfather. We were just talking about an anvil we missed out on he said he had one in the barn. My sons eye lit up and this is what he had. Just getting into this hobby and he is excited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 Don't let him forget to preheat the anvil in the winter if it's used in a cold shop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik870 Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 Thanks for the tip. Shop is usually around 55 in the winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 Not a problem then. Just make sure there is a WORKING CO detector in the shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pre6422hornet Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 Trying to go look at this one tonight or tomorrow... Looks to be a Fisher, but not 100% sure. The seller says it is a 175 pounder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur210 Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 A new to me anvil, possibly a Wilkinson Dudley (though the markings are pretty much impossible to make out). Good face with only a few dings and a little sway, 80%+ rebound, 157# (1-1-17 clearly marked). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balbasarado Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Sure are a lot of nice looking old AND new anvils out there. Wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chriscarte82 Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Picked this up as an upgrade to my budget Amazon anvil at a fraction of the cost, trying to find out as much as I can about it, however no markings or names is making research a little difficult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 There are over 200 *known* anvil manufacturers in England over the last couple of hundred years. Even finding another identical anvil wouldn't mean they were made by the same manufacturer. Probably the best you can do is to research "styles" to get an idea of when and perhaps where it was made. I would contact Richard Postman directly by mail with good pictures of all sides and ask for his opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chriscarte82 Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 (edited) Richard Postman is from what I have read is a legend regarding his knowledge of anvils I would love to hear his thoughts. Is he available through this forum or should I look him up. Thanks Thomas Edited September 30, 2020 by Mod30 Remove excessive quote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 You would need to track down contact info---I usually save my questions to ask him in person at Quad-State. He's not online as far as I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.G. Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Today I picked up my first London pattern anvil. Not a big one by any means, but usable enough to hold me over until I can justify spending the bucks on a big boy. This little devil ia a Trenton 100lbs with a maker's mark of "T" before the weight. Im told that the serial number corresponds with the manufacture date of 1908. I can't confirm this yet, but I will drop a photo in the Trenton ID thread to get some knowing eyes on it. I may have paid a little too much for it but its got great rebound and rings like a bell, even with a couple minor cracks and repairs. There is maybe a 1/16" or less saddle on the face. But I figure its still got a lifetime or so of being on the receiving end of a 2lb hammer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Congrats.. It looks like an early one. Not German but American production.. A true Trenton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPaul Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Here's my humble starting anvil. 10lb sledge mounted into a nice mountain ash stump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 That is awesome.. Great setup.. I would ditch the handle sticking out. there is not much that can't be forged on this.. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted October 17, 2020 Author Share Posted October 17, 2020 Round over the face to side edge a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 I believe Glenn is saying to break the sharp transition from the face to the chamfer and dome the face SLIGHTLY. The sharp corner between face and chamfer WILL cut marks in your work where you don't want them. Ditto Jenifer, the handle should go into your hammer, handle stock pile, it's just something to trip over where it is now. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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