metal_butcher Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 A forum for anvils -- is this a great country, or what? I've been pounding steel for several years, but up to this point either on something homemade or borrowed. When my good borrowed anvil moved away recently, and I got tired of just making do with whatever mass I could find, I finally set out to find a proper anvil of my own and just this morning acquired the one pictured below. My understanding is that it's a Columbian, but more information with regard to age, interesting details, etc. would be appreciated. It's supposed to be 205 lbs., though I've not been able to verify that myself. I've highlighted the markings I found on the side as best I could. -Walter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RcRacer Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 I don't know about the numbers but the logo indicates that it is a Columbian. I have a 96 pound Columbian with the same symbol. They were made by the Columbian Hardware company in OHIO up until 1926 or so. They are entirely cast steel. I don't have any other info on the brand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnr Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Nice anvils to work on. A friend has one that's just an excellent tool. Finnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metal_butcher Posted August 23, 2009 Author Share Posted August 23, 2009 I have a 96 pound Columbian with the same symbol. Say, I was cleaning mine last night and found what looks like a Pennsylvania keystone with a "U" in the center on the underside of the horn. Does yours have that?: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metal_butcher Posted August 23, 2009 Author Share Posted August 23, 2009 Nice anvils to work on. A friend has one that's just an excellent tool. Finnr I'm certainly looking forward to using this one. I really like the proportions. The previous owner had been "keeping it clean" buy running an angle grinder over the working surfaces. Looked like with a flap disc. Since I've never seen early 20th century flap disc marks, I had no qualms with sanding out and lightly buffing the top and horn to get back to square one. The base also had a bad paint job on it and it looked like someone had blasted it before because there was no rust or foundry scale underneath. After blasting it I rubbed it down with a graphite dressing that simulates the color of scale and won't burn off with torch heat. Ready for work: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RcRacer Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Say, I was cleaning mine last night and found what looks like a Pennsylvania keystone with a "U" in the center on the underside of the horn. Does yours have that?: I looked under my horn and did not see the symbol you showed. Mine was painted in red. I have not cleaned it, touched up the work surface or removed the paint. It works fine just the way it is ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metal_butcher Posted August 23, 2009 Author Share Posted August 23, 2009 I looked under my horn and did not see the symbol you showed. I'd be really curious to know what that denotes as I think it's odd to have a Pennsylvania mark on an Ohio object.Mine was painted in red. I have not cleaned it, touched up the work surface or removed the paint. It works fine just the way it is That's the beauty of owning something -- you can do whatever suits you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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