GForge Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Hello, Im new to the forum. I am just getting into blacksmithing, have bought a few forging tools but no anvil yet. Have been looking locally, found nothing yet suitable. I may get blasted for this but have even looked on ebay. There is a seller that has an anvil I am confused about. Has a Henry Wright that is stamped "Warranted Solid" and 127 below that. He is saying the anvil is 127 lbs, maybe so, but I thought english anvils were not marked in American lb. weight. He is also saying Henry Wright was Peter Wrights[anvil] father. I know that is incorrect. I have plenty of time, in no hurry and have had fun looking, sooner or later I will find the right anvil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRobb Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 First off, welcome to the forum! Glad to have you here. I can't help you with the anvil but if you tell us where you are located, there might be someone here close to you who can help. Mitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GForge Posted December 16, 2009 Author Share Posted December 16, 2009 The closest city from here is Roanoke, Virginia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Go to the top of the forum page and click on User CP and add your location. It will help get you good information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GForge Posted December 16, 2009 Author Share Posted December 16, 2009 Done it, thanks Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakedanvil - Grant Sarver Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 There actually was a Henry Wright anvil too, good anvil. Don't argue about the weight, that just means it weighs more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Welcome to IFI. If the anvil is OK and the price is right buy the Wright and get busy forging and then you start showing off all of your work to friends and neighbors, then start posting pictures here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWCarlson Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 If it's the one that comes up when you type "Henry Wright Anvil" into EBay I don't know if I'd buy it... Says "Henry Wright Warranted BEST SCRAP"?! Stamped 1 2 0 from what it looks like. And looks like it needs some major repair to be functional. If you haven't already check craigslist... and don't be afraid to drive 1 1/2! Or more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrankow Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 ** Henry Wright Anvil 120lbs 1835 - 1850 Sheffield ** - eBay (item 110468569540 end time Dec-17-09 08:35:02 PST) little expensive for its condition Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 I would *NOT* pay 1/2 of the current $250 on it and that even doesn't meet the reserve! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GForge Posted December 17, 2009 Author Share Posted December 17, 2009 Not that one, it is item #290380093341, check it out. The reason it does not come up when you type in Henry Wright, is that the seller has the 2 words together as so-[HenryWright]so not many Blacksmiths are seeing this one. The other Henry Wrights that are on ebay are not very good, one marked 1835-1850 is in bad repair, but check out the item # above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrankow Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Sweet HenryWright Anvil, 127lb., 23 5/8 in (REF#69 1/2) - eBay (item 290380093341 end time Dec-17-09 09:49:03 PST) that is getting up in price. Much nicer looking. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GForge Posted December 17, 2009 Author Share Posted December 17, 2009 That be the one, the seller could get a lot more viewers if he would have worded the heading a litte better, better for the buyer though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragons lair Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 HMMM 2 Henery Wrights, 2 differant letters, One with stone weight on the other side. One look like lbs under the name. First one looks beat to death. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GForge Posted December 17, 2009 Author Share Posted December 17, 2009 Read a few posts up, pkrankow's post ^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Keep looking! There are anvils out there at better prices that are not collector pieces but work horses. That is what you want. I would think that you should be able to get a decent working anvil for around $200. Those folk on Ebay are nuts when it comes to asking prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GForge Posted December 18, 2009 Author Share Posted December 18, 2009 That I will, saw it was bid up to $376.11 and never met the reserve. I have looked at the new anvils, I really like the look and character of a vintage one. Not getting into full time forging, that would be a different matter, maybe after retirement. For now I will use the 80 pounder, it's at my dads and has been in the family for generations, was even used as a weight on the front end of a tractor at one time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrankow Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Look on Craigslist daily, and check the local classifieds if you get the paper. Also check out larger flea markets, the open air ones seem better as they pack up and go home everyday and its not a warehouse for junk. This also means waiting for summer in most areas. A good anvil at flea market can go from $.50-$3 per pound, depending on size, type, and condition. Do a lot of reading to educate yourself before going so you know what makes a good anvil. Anvilfire.com has a good amount of information in articles, and the discussions here are valuable too. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Well my 515# Fisher in mint condition came from an OH fleamarket about 10 years ago for 60 cents a pound... it wasn't actually there; but I talked with folks and got a lead on it and picked it up the same day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrankow Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 http://www.iforgeiron.com/forum/f7/thomas-powers-applied-anvil-acquisition-technique-3661/ Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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