jmeineke Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 I came across this 70 pounder and wanted to see what you all think about it in terms of price. It looks pretty rough to me, but then again I am no expert. It looks like it might be an Arm & Hammer or a Vulcan, but I can't see any trace of a logo in the pics. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWooldridge Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 That looks like a cast iron anvil and as such, would not be much use for forging. Good trotline weight though...;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragons lair Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 I would second that. Looks like a rough Vulcan about 100lbs. Boat anchor or winter weight. Snows comming. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmeineke Posted December 3, 2009 Author Share Posted December 3, 2009 Thanks for your help. I'll pass on this one then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Note Arm and Hammer anvils are traditionally made and so have slim elegant lines and the arm and hammer logo is stamped in. Vulcans are a cast iron anvil with a thin steel face and the arm and hammer logo is cast out so it stands proud of the surface. Very easy to tell which one is which at 50' away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Trout line? Come on guys! This anvil has lasted longer than you and you want to use it as an anchor. The steel hard face may be thin and pitted but this is a real anvil not a ASO from HF. It is old but still usable for the beginning smith or even the more advanced smith and unless the fellow is asking an arm and a leg for it this will be a good usable anvil. Hey, we all can't start off with a Trenton, Hay-Budden or even a Fisher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmeineke Posted December 3, 2009 Author Share Posted December 3, 2009 If I were to buy it, this would actually be my third anvil (I think I have anvilitis). I just happened upon this one in my quest to find "the big one," but I have a hard time passing up even the smaller ones. I thought I should at least ask about it. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWooldridge Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Trout line? Come on guys! This anvil has lasted longer than you and you want to use it as an anchor. The steel hard face may be thin and pitted but this is a real anvil not a ASO from HF. It is old but still usable for the beginning smith or even the more advanced smith and unless the fellow is asking an arm and a leg for it this will be a good usable anvil. Hey, we all can't start off with a Trenton, Hay-Budden or even a Fisher. Possibly - but I certainly can't tell for sure one way or the other without close inspection and a rebound/spark test along with a maker confirmation. On the other hand, there are plenty of casting defects and no sign of a weld line at the face. In addition, the profile screams, "Cast!" so I still say it's an ASO unless good evidence is presented to the contrary. There were plenty of cast iron anvils made over the years before HF came along - the Mexicans have been importing them for 60 years through US steel distributors for those fab shops who think they need an 'anvil'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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