FieryFurnace Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 Well I got me an anvil now! After about three months of random searching I got this anvil. Including travel expenses to pick it up it cost about $1.79 per pound. However, I combined the trip with one to a friend so not counting trip expenses, I gave $1.40 per pound. If you know what the make and date of this anvil is, please let me know. There are no markings excepting a "30" on one of the feet. If the horn is facing to the right, the "30" is on the foot closest to you on the right. The dimensions are as follows: Length_30.5" Hight_14" Face: Length_19.5 Width_5.5 Rebound is about 91%. I dropped my 2.5# cross peen hammer from 12 inches and this anvil bounced it back up to 11 inches. It weighs an even 280#'s a good 40#'s larger than I had expected. It's a rascal to move! So what is your opinion! BTW I no longer have 24-7 internet access at our house so I can only check internet once or twice a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 You have a FISHER anvil. Stated weight of 300, but this was subject to +/- about 10%. Your anvil looks to be in decent shape. A few edge chips of no consequence. If there is a date, it would be under the heel. Not all Fishers were dated, especially ones made in the 50s and 60s by the Crossley era. Does it say Fisher on the front base under the horn. If no Fisher, it was probably made in the Crossley era, but it is still a Fisher. Need more information, ask away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironstein Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 nice anvil! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judson Yaggy Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 Top quality anvil in very good condition in a great size for that price? Outstanding purchase. Well done. May be the only anvil you ever need. (Not want, need.) Folks who say they can't find an anvil should read the posts regarding Dave's search for a clue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmeineke Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 That's a very nice looking anvil. I'd be proud of that one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arftist Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Welcome to the Fisher owners club. As said above, that is a fine anvil, good shape, great size, awesome price. You have done very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 I have a 260# Fisher, and they are nice due to the thunk instead of RING! when you use them. The holes in the feet are a tell-tale Fisher feature. Good find Dude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otisdog Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 I paid $1.50 a pound for a 400 pounder a couple of weeks ago, thanks to stuartthesmith...they are quiet. Can actually use it without the hearing protection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Might this be a "late" Fisher when they used the name label rather than the cast proud logo? Great score, a real "shop anvil" in size and condition! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FieryFurnace Posted July 18, 2010 Author Share Posted July 18, 2010 Thanks all! I thought maybe a hay budden but that was a very wild guess! A Fisher huh! Well I do like the absents of a ring. Ring is nice for a demo anvil; draws a croud, but if I wanted to listen to that ring on an every day basis......uh I'd get a job in a church tower. Like I said I have limited access to internet so this is the first time I've been online since I posted! Thanks and I'll post pictures when I get to use it! I am working on building a shop and should be pouring the pad in a week or two! I'll start a thread on that soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 You're going to like that Fisher a lot. So who you going to will it to, you do know they last a long time? :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge9001 Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 You're going to like that Fisher a lot. So who you going to will it to, you do know they last a long time? I'm available to be listed on someone's will. Not to mention my kids are interested in smithing as well so if you out live me....it can be passed on. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FieryFurnace Posted August 1, 2010 Author Share Posted August 1, 2010 Well I've actually got to use it some! As you can imagine, it works great! Had a friend over yesterday and we did some striking on it. Let's see.....well if I kick off anytime soon I suppose my friend will get it! He's got "big anvil envy!" LOL However, he doesn't envy lugging it around! Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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