newbysmith Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 I have an old 1900 Fisher anvil and the sides of the face are rounded. I would like to sharpen at least one side of it up. Is this recommended? Will I hurt the anvil? I would assume an angle grinder to this. Stupid question I know but I dont want to destroy my grandfathers anvil. Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Einhorn Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Generally not recommended. Your best bet would be to make a hardie tool with the sharp edges that you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce wilcock Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 if you have set your heart on a sq edge ,the easiest and less damaging is to tidiy up the hanging end at the tail .At horse shoing competitions we used all sorts of anvils some like paving stone edges ,but always found a spot we could draw a clip on ,it has to be a poor anvil without a edge on it some where. Good advise was to make up a block ,use a sawn drop as wide as your anvil weld a peg on it ,and if it bounces make a thick lead washer to put under it copper if you have it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrankow Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Please post pics and better advice can be given. Otherwise we are guessing. Making a hardy tool is always a good option though. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cross Pein Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 What they said - plus your grandfather was OK with it the way it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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