Ben Hoover Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 That was actually my plan, and it will not get touched by a grinder. Still gotta deal with that bar they welded across it, but it is an anvil and looks to be in decent shape. Thanks Thomas and JHCC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 Carefully cut at the upper part of the weld right at the bar to remove it then grind the remaining weld off the faceplate. It will probably have lost a little hardness in that area but it should be fully usable. Awesome score for free. I agree with Thomas. Make him a nice gift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Hoover Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 Sounds like a plan. Gonna make him a hunting knife and his wife a kitchen knife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vthokie93 Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 Just picked this up, 146lb swedish anvil, think it is Soderfors but can't confirm... Real nice, excellent rebound as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 Sure looks like a Soderfors but may be one they cast for a different brand or one of the other cast Swedish anvils. What's on the other side? If you dust it with chalk, flour, etc. and wipe the surface details like the lettering in this pic will show up better. If you use oblique light to take pictures surface details will stand out better as well. I never use the camera flash on metal unless it'd corroded or covered in dirt. A piece of tissue paper over t he flash will help but any shine will reflect directly back into the lens and hide details. I have a 125 lb. Soderfors and have never worked on better. About 30 miles from here there's a 450 lb. double bic Soderfors sitting in a yard as a decoration and the owners won't sell for any price. <sigh> Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Special Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 Heh heh...and the police don't understand when you sneak into the yard in the middle of the night to give it a gentle wire brushing and BLO either...not that I would know from experience. AHEM... You see officer, I was just trying to preserve...why no, there's no need for handcuffs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelonian Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 I've been using these things: it's a piece of rail (I don't think it's from a normal train, it seems too small) and the back of a weird vise/anvil/drill. I'm liking the vise back thing, it's strangely quiet when I'm hammering on it. On the side, it says "PATENTED SEPT 22, 1914". Here's an ad for what it looked like when it was new: *not my image, just found it on google* I don't think I would risk damaging such a cool old thing if I had the front jaw assembly, but I'm thinking it's pretty unlikely that I will ever find one. From what I can tell from researching it a bit, they were not very popular and were not made for very long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 True: they were more a marketing gimmick than a real tool. Turning your bit of rail on end might help a bit, but definitely keep your eye out for something more substantial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 It's quiet because it's cast iron and so an ASO like object and prone to catastrophic failure if hit too hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc1 Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 I like your anvil Stevo, did you forge anything on it yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevomiller Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Marc1, Unfortunately no. Life has been very, hmm, interesting in the bad way last few months, and my gas forge is half built. I ditched the coal forge when we moved into this neighborhood, so I’m forgeless at the moment :-( I wish I had been forging lately, it would be a great distraction and outlet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelonian Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 5 hours ago, ThomasPowers said: It's quiet because it's cast iron and so an ASO like object and prone to catastrophic failure if hit too hard. Well, It's what I have at the moment. I am kind of worried that it's just going to crumble under the hammer one day, since it's hollow and not that thick. Only weighs about 20LBS. 5 hours ago, JHCC said: True: they were more a marketing gimmick than a real tool. Turning your bit of rail on end might help a bit, but definitely keep your eye out for something more substantial. I've heard people talking about getting a drop from a machine shop, but I don't know of any close to where I live. There is a forklift repair company pretty close though. Would a piece of a fork tine make a decent anvil? And is there a fairly good chance they'll have an old one to sell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 You might need to convince them that it would NEVER be used as a forklift tine again and this is the second time I've posted this today: http://www.marco-borromei.com/fork.html Might want to read the improvised anvil thread for a bunch of other suggestions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatLiner Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 I really like my forklift tine anvil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unrulian Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Brooks Anvil; new to Smithing, going to do some blades and axes hopefully. Just picked this beauty up although i don't know much about it and I don't believe it's that old..20-40 years based on the 51 Kilos. I believe it's a good anvil and has hardly been used. Anyone know much about these Brooks anvils? Should I radius the edges? I plan on cleaning off the paint and keeping it oiled. thanks in advance. ..oh it was 350$ CAD which i believe is a great price as i was the first to say I'll take it and there was about 20 after me. -cheers, Julian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Looks great. Use it a while as is before you do any modifying. Then you'll see if it needs the edges radiused more or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Good brand, "modern", cast steel, made in England. I like the 1 CWT and 51 Kilos on it. A good starter size. Be careful as cast anvils generally are prone to edge damage---another reason people may radius the edges. Excellent price, about US$2.38 cents a pound, that's bragging rights in this day and age and in that condition! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unrulian Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Thanks I'm very pleased with the price and condition. I'm not planning any large work at this point so we'll see how it goes whether I radius or not as I don't want any bad chips. Thanks for the response. pretty sure I'm going to enjoy this forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nc209 Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 this one I have had for about 15 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rojo Pedro Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Heres mine. Mostly practicing posting eith my phone. Salude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kellerbomb Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 Hay Budden 152# picked up this weekend. No visible serial number. Routed the footprint in the base of 8x8's lag bolted together. I'll probably end up using all-thread eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arkie Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 Nice HB anvil. Treat her kindly, now. Yeah, you might want to secure her down to your base lest it bounce around on you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 Yep, some latex calk around the base would do it and reduce the ring to a comfortable listening level. Looks like a very nice HB that only needs hot steel hammered on it to shine up that face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kellerbomb Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 28 minutes ago, arkie said: Nice HB anvil. Treat her kindly, now. Yeah, you might want to secure her down to your base lest it bounce around on you. 1 minute ago, Irondragon Forge & Clay said: Yep, some latex calk around the base would do it Still working on what hold-down design I'll go with, and the caulk is a definite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clover Saint Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Just arrived today, 86 pounder made in 1899! Not the only anvil in the collection but definitely one of the coolest, the face is in great condition. Should clear up with a good brushing though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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