GreyGhost27 Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 On 10/25/2017 at 4:28 PM, tagheuer said: Congratulations GreyGhost27 on a very nice one you've got there. If you don't mind I'm asking, what would be the going rate / lb for PW in such condition in AZ,? I paid $500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Bet that's considered a bragging price for one that size and that condition in AZ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyGhost27 Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 I suppose , I almost didn't buy it but figured it is a great size, the price wasn't out of hand i have seen a lot worse for a lot more and the wife can't spend an anvil on shoes, so why not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavpilot2k Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Picked this 173-ish lb Fisher today. Nice face, very clean edges, nice wide waist. Dated 1938/9. Great condition. Super happy with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Sawicki Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Ooh pretty anvil! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 One of my coworkers was given this (really ugly) cologne bottle from the Seventies. I think some of the folks here might find the book useful as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Our 106 lb Hay-Budden that followed us home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58er Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 New acquisition. Many ideas on maker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmall Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Obviously an Acme anvil. Google them for more info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58er Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 I guess now that you point it out its obvious....... thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 The simplest way to confirm that it’s an Acme is to check underneath for coyote fur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoName Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 58er, You have a Trenton. ACME, made for Sears, the house brand. N.N.F. Beautiful, Manchester, Michigan. USA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaudry Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Main shop anvil. 260# Czech double horn. Block is set 2 feet in concrete below grade. Through bolted pinch plates hold anvil really tight and kills the ring. 50# sawyers anvil on floor for upsetting long bars 200# cast Swedish anvil. The anvil is held tight to block with forged straps . Block bolted into power hammer foundation . This anvil had several deep torch cuts when I got it. The cuts were welded up by a friend who is a certified industrial welder. I'm not sure what process he used but the repair is perfect and the anvil is very hard and rang like a bell before I strapped it down . The repair has held up with years of heavy use. This used to be my main shop anvil but is now mounted between the 100# hammer and my layout table. It mostly gets used for straightening or secondary operations after the work goes through the power hammer or for final tweeking during assembly on the table 140# Peter Wright. Held tight with fitted straps at corners of the feet. Block is bolted to concrete footing. This anvil is set higher than normal and is useful for small work close to the fire. 40# anvil , maybe a Hay Budden. Strapped down tight and base plate is lagged to concrete floor with lag shields. This solid mounting made all the difference in effectiveness for such a small anvil. This is mostly used for cold work in the machine shop. 60# Czech double horn stake anvil. This is the only one that is moveable but it can be screwed down to the shop floor if needed. This is mostly used for sheet metal work. The deep vertical mass under the center of the anvil makes this quite effective for it's weight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58er Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Very very cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Sawicki Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Wow you have some really cool anvils! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMikeH Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 My John Brooks sitting on a freshly built stand. Next I will fab up a hammer rack and add some kind of strapping to hold the anvil down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 That Brooks is a beautiful anvil.. with a mighty fine stand to boot.. How big is the hardie hole? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Stephens Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Hi Beaudry, Just noticed the "v" wire brush set up in your 2ed anvil pic. I've never seen that before, but its a great idea. Thanks for sharing. Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMikeH Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Got my Brooks all chained down and WOW the ring is reduced by a huge amount now. This thing used to ring so dang loud now its very much tolerable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Are you going to call it "Alice"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMikeH Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 I like that. "Alice in chains" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 "heavy metal elements" ---from the wiki article on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 I've told myself to stop it; but I wasn't able to resist: Now to remember exactly where I've seen this type before...durn TBI. Anyway it makes the second anvil I have bought on Craigs list. It was in the edge of a picture from an antique sale and I sat on my hands for a week---fairly easy as they were only open when I was at work in a foreign country. Tonight I was going to the used bookstore and thought I would at least track the place down as it was 1 block out of my way. Anyway the store was closed but the owner was doing the books for the day in it and there was a phone number on the sign. I just wanted to know the price so I'd know if I should come back Saturday; but when she heard I was outside she opened up and let me look at it. Such a sweet loud *TING*! it had and substantially below my buy price even with the age damage to the stand. It's sitting in my kitchen... I plan to build a replica stand for it so I can use it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranchmanben Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 That’s too cool! What’s the anvil and base weight together? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 28 pounds on my bathroom scale (don't know how calibrated it is for light weights) So I would guess originally at 30 pounds with wood loss and degeneration and drying out...The seller kept asking me if they could help me move it....LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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