bajajoaquin Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 So I came across someone locally who is selling steel remnants in sizes that would be useful for a makeshift anvil. He's got three or four sizes, but the two most interesting are: 13X7X3.25 (84lb) for $20 14X24X4 (380lb) for $90 I haven't gotten a hold of the guy yet, but I believe they're just mild steel. I'm thinking that, since the CBA meeting next April is at the Vista forge, I will have lots of anvil options then. So I'm looking for a temporary anvil for 9 months. So: Really cheap, because it's just mild steel, and why spend the extra money? Or Just pretty cheap, and make up for the mild steel with a lot of mass? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Our opinions would be rather useless without knowing more details: You planning to do a lot of heavy work? Big anvil! Only working small stuff? Small anvil. You plan to use it as a travel anvil later: Small anvil You plan to use it in the shop later for large rough work? (sledging is a lot safer on an anvil you don't have to worry about knocking off the horn or heel!) Big Anvil. You have money to burn? *Both* anvils, Want to save up for a london pattern? Small anvil. and so on. Think of me asking you what pickup to buy without telling you if I need to tow a heavy trailer or have to commute 2 hours a day every day or have to get 3 kids and two adults in the cab or if it's just me...The devil is in the details! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 BTW you might be able to find a london pattern anvil locally in the next 9 months too. Folks remember that there is a special term for a large piece of steel used as an impromptu anvil---its "anvil" The term is *not* reserved only for london pattern anvils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrankow Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Nice prices for anvils. You will find new uses for this anvil later. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajajoaquin Posted June 22, 2010 Author Share Posted June 22, 2010 Thomas, you hit it on the head. I should have asked what things I have to consider. Excellent food for thought. I'm not giving up on a commercially-made anvil. However, I think I want a German-pattern double-horn, rather than a London-pattern. I think that leads to a greater liklihood that I'll be buying new. But we'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Get to making things on your impromptu anvil(s) to pay for a new one! Practice is a big part of getting good so the sooner you get to pounding the most likely better in the long run! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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