buell508 Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 This is my first post,but I've been looking for a few weeks. I just bought a 150# anvil and hope someone might know what it is. There are no markings visible. BTW thanks to the guy with the ponytail at Columbus mkt NJ.for turning me on too this site,(I had a small mouse hole for sale). Thank You Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Are you a NJ resident? There is an active ABANA affiliate chapter, New Jersey Blacksmith's Association, NJBA. We have an open forge in Howell Tnsp most every Monday nights, and welcome all new members. Contact me for more details. Lots of members who are very willing to teach and help attend regularly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orgtwister Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 welcome aboard there buell508 so anyway did you sell the mouse hole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Welcome to IFI! So you gave up a Mouse Hole for this? Well OK, this is nice looking, big, nice horn, had some use but doesn't look like much abuse. Some wear around the hardy hole, don't see any big chunks out of the hard face. Is all of that finish just rust or is it old crackled paint? Somebody sure went to a lot of work to drill the holes for hold. What sort of forge do you run? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buell508 Posted November 13, 2009 Author Share Posted November 13, 2009 NJ Anvilman I would be interested in NJBA I will contact you. I did not sell the mousehole,will probably keep it. There is some paint on the face no chunks in face,but it dose have a"dent" around the hardy hole I am just getting started and do not have a forge yet. Besides a wire wheel on a 4.5" grinder is there anything i can use to clean it up with out doing any damage? Any idea of who made this? Thank You Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Start with the wire wheel, then evaluate the condition. Might even come across a name under the grime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 if it's not oily or greasy you could soak it overnight in vinegar---total immersion is required. Then next day put the hose to it and scrub off the black stuff with a scrub brush under flowing water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buell508 Posted November 15, 2009 Author Share Posted November 15, 2009 I'll be able too get to it today I hope. What dose the vinegar do? it's cheep enough to try. Thanks for all the tips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking-sword Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Looks like a Peter Wright. I have and use both of mine and yours has all the exact same characteristics. The face will need some work looks like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragons lair Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 viking-sword. Do your PWs not have flats on the front and back feet? Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buell508 Posted November 16, 2009 Author Share Posted November 16, 2009 After alot of cleaning I uncovered some markings. it looks like Brooklyn NY, I will try some more tomorrow and get some new pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sask Mark Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 (edited) If it is stamped Brooklyn, NY, it is probably a Hay Budden. Edited November 16, 2009 by Sask Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Hot 77 Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 I have an anvil much like urs but under the base it is concave,it weighs #175 on a bathroom scale.All the research i have done leads me to believe that it is a Hay Budden.Can't see many markings on mine either.HB's also have thin wastes. HB's are from Brooklyn N.Y....:cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Hot 77 Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 The vinegar is a good idea,the acidity in it will remove some crud for sure.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithgartner Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 You will have to wash all the oil off before the vinegar. I would wash it with dish soap and hot water, rinse well, put it in something plastic, a wheel barrow, Rubbermaid tote, even a heavy plastic trash bag, use at least 2 gals. of vinegar ( three if you use a wheelbarrow ) fill with water, let it sit a few days............rinse with water and wire brush, WD40 it immediately while still wet. Also I wouldn't get in too much of a hurry to "repair" the top face, you'll be surprised how good it works as is. Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buell508 Posted November 19, 2009 Author Share Posted November 19, 2009 I attempted the vinegar trick but could not find a tub big enough with out needing20 gal. I think i will try the trash bag with 3 gal. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buell508 Posted November 24, 2009 Author Share Posted November 24, 2009 Unfortunately after cleaning,soaking in vinagar,and wire wheeling,there is a crack at the waist. I don't know if this anvil is useable this way,I may just bolt it to a stump and put it in the yard. let me know what you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sask Mark Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 (edited) I would guess that the crack you see is probably the remenant of the seam where the top and bottom were forge welded together. I personally wouldn't be afraid to use it. Edited November 24, 2009 by Sask Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrankow Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Use it! That is a wonderful tool there. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buell508 Posted November 24, 2009 Author Share Posted November 24, 2009 Thank You, I guess i just got a little nervous when i saw the "crack" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 The anvil has not broken in a hundred years. Use it properly and it will probably outlast your great-grandchildren. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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