Brasilikilt Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 (edited) It's a 178# Trenton My birthday is Friday, so maybe this one is meant to be mine....... The guy wants $400, but asked if $350 is acceptable to him, no answer yet. What do you guys think about the crack in the weld between the top and bottom? Better than most I've seen around here, I really hope he goes down on the price a bit. thanks for looking Iain Edited July 23, 2009 by mod07 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 If it's been used for the age of the anvil with out cracking farther than that I wouldn't worry about it. If you get it mark the depth of the crack so you can see if it moves at all. It can always be ground out and welded in if it does move. Main thing is to clean up the face and weld up the face edges back to sharp, except about 3" or so closest to the horn. There you need a radius on both sides. Good Luck and Happy Birthday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 A lot of the more modern anvils were arc welded at the top-bottom join. If it really worried you you could do likewise. Does it have a serial number on the front of the foot? The face looks in good using condition and I think that $2 a pound would be a good price for your location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fe-Wood Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Hows the ring and rebound? Does it sound dead or hollow? To me, that crack looks like a manufacturing defect. If it has a good rebound, GO FOR IT. As Thomas said, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48willys Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 I paid $450 six months ago.Mine is a 175-180 pound Trenton.I don't think it is a crack,mine has spots there that look alittle like that.I hear they were forge welded there,it might only be a cold shut.Like Fe-wood said, see if it rings,mine rings very easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfootnampa Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 The edges are fine... most I would do is maybe smooth the edges a little with a grinder. If the rebound is good (I am pretty sure it will be) and it doesn't have any dead sounding areas when tapped with a small hammer it looks like a bargain. I paid $650 for my 253 pound Trenton. They are quite good anvils in general. A helpful bystander who RAN (literally) over to help my son and I load it told me that he had 4 of them in his shop. Hammering on my Chinese ASO previously I was unprepared for the experience of using an anvil with real rebound! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindakeller1955@yahoo.com Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 i just recently took over my grandfathers home..i remember sweeing this old funny looking(and heavy) thing in the basement..i found out its an anvil...i remember it 30 years ago and i know it was down there many years before that...is this worth anything?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Einhorn Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Depends, is it made out of metal? i just recently took over my grandfathers home..i remember sweeing this old funny looking(and heavy) thing in the basement..i found out its an anvil...i remember it 30 years ago and i know it was down there many years before that...is this worth anything?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Sure it's worth something, most any anvil is worth something. First you got to know what kind it is, how much it weighs and what its made of, wrought iron, cast steel, cast iron. If it just an ASO it may not be worth more than scrap but if it is a Hay Budden or a Peter Wright it will be worth more. So it all depends is the best answer anyone can give you sight unseen.:rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ichudov Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 $2 per pound is not particularly cheap. The defect that you are pointing out, possibly will not hurt your smithing experience, but it will hurt resale value. I would keep looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragons lair Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Most if not all the forge welded anvils I have seen have what appears to be a crack where they were welded toghter. Some are really visable some you have to look real hard. ichudov I don't know where in IL you are but I visit Joilet area every Sept. (mom in laws bday) in 4 yrs I only found 2 anvils both crap both over $3lb I now have (4) enough. If you are within 60 or so miles of there I may have time to visit. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloscheider Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 I think it's a good value - not too expensive but not really a bargain either. I agree with BigFootNampa, the edges are fine - the heat from welding up the edges could ruin the hardness of the face - imho, leave it alone.i just recently took over my grandfathers home..i remember sweeing this old funny looking(and heavy) thing in the basement..i found out its an anvil...i remember it 30 years ago and i know it was down there many years before that...is this worth anything?? This should be in it's own thread - please don't hijack another thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arftist Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Well, did you buy it? That is a good workable anvil, a size big enough to do a lot of work, and a good price considering how hard they are to find in your area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brasilikilt Posted July 26, 2009 Author Share Posted July 26, 2009 Yep, I got it It was quite a long haul to get there. Portland Oregon up into the Puget Sound area of Washington near Gig Harbor......around 170 miles. At least the weather was nice and it was at times a very scenic drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westerwald Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 I would buy it. In my experience anvils are always more expensive out west. I have a friend out in New Mexico with a Hay Budden that is cracked at the heel. He has been pounding on it regularly for years with no evidence of further cracking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fe-Wood Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Good for you Brasilikilt! Hope you enjoy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ichudov Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Most if not all the forge welded anvils I have seen have what appears to be a crack where they were welded toghter. Some are really visable some you have to look real hard. ichudov I don't know where in IL you are but I visit Joilet area every Sept. (mom in laws bday) in 4 yrs I only found 2 anvils both crap both over $3lb I now have (4) enough. If you are within 60 or so miles of there I may have time to visit. Ken I am in Lisle and would love to have you stop by. Igor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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