Chad J Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 After alot of over time in the month of march I decided to splurge a little .... well a lot and buy a new anvil. The final two was this a Fontanini #460 and the Nimba gladiator. The deciding factor for the Fontanini was the cathedral windows on the base. it just has a lot of character. It also has a upsetting block on the other side. It is poured with H11 by a foundry in Arizona then he finishes them in his shop. Steve is really good people he is a blacksmith owns his own shop does alot of railings gates and such. his album was impressive, of course working as a blacksmith for the last 15 -20 years you tend to get really good at it. I don't remember who said but I read on here some where that more mase under the hammer the more the metal moves. Oh yes! it's night and day the difference. Needless to say the next project will be to make a base. Anyway Happy Forging, Chad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Lumpkins Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Looks good Chad,Whats the Weight , Thanks for sharing with us.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sask Mark Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Very nice. Those ratholes are beautiful anvils. Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Wargo New2bs Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 congrats, that is a nice anvil. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad J Posted April 25, 2010 Author Share Posted April 25, 2010 Looks good Chad,Whats the Weight , Thanks for sharing with us.. Hey Tom, It's a 460 pounder. had to borrow my dads back hoe to move it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad J Posted April 25, 2010 Author Share Posted April 25, 2010 congrats, that is a nice anvil. Mark Thanks Mark Chad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironstein Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 I want one! That is the prettiest anvil i have ever seen. Looks super stout too. Maybe in a few years when i acquire more hammer control i will purchase one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stabber Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Wow! That sure is a beauty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Clad Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Nice anvil. What was the deciding factor in your decision? I chose the Nimba for myself. Either way both are very nice. And your right the mass makes a lot of difference! EDIT......Forget that question, I just re-read your post. Enjoy your new anvil! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironstein Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Hey Chad, how's that fontanini holding up? Did you radius any edges yet? I'm thinking of buying the same anvil. Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM454 Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 That's a fine looking anvil. I'm gonna have to check into one of those myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad J Posted March 4, 2011 Author Share Posted March 4, 2011 Hey Chad, how's that fontanini holding up? Did you radius any edges yet? I'm thinking of buying the same anvil. Brian A little, I'm not real sure how much of a radii i want to do, i made a stand and painted the bottom with primer for protection then decided to paint the sides. i took a picture......... I'll have to see if i can find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironstein Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 I am ordering the 460 pounder. As soon as my tax money comes in. I am looking forward to a larger anvil and more mass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad J Posted March 5, 2011 Author Share Posted March 5, 2011 I am ordering the 460 pounder. As soon as my tax money comes in. I am looking forward to a larger anvil and more mass. I found a picture and finally got it to upload to the gallery, but i haven't figured out how to post here from the gallery. I'm headed down to the barn anyway i will take pics while I'm down there. Chad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WmHorus Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Very Cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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