j.w.s. Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Found this on craigslist this morning so I figured I'd take a drive to examine it. It fit so nicely in the back of my truck I gave the man some money and kept it there. Unsure about the ID on it though. All I can make out is Sweden 152lb. The face is perfectly flat, has 2 pritchel holes and a roughly 1.25" hardy. 10" from base to face, about 3.75" wide and 28" in total length. Base is 12"x8". There's a some chipping on the edges, the second horn is broken away a bit but the face is defect free. It's definitely a singer although I haven't fixed it on a stump yet which might absorb some of the ring. I paid about $1.30/lb for it. If anyone can offer any more information on it I'd be appreciative. Decent deal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zampilot Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Found this on craigslist this morning so I figured I'd take a drive to examine it. It fit so nicely in the back of my truck I gave the man some money and kept it there. Unsure about the ID on it though. All I can make out is Sweden 152lb. The face is perfectly flat, has 2 pritchel holes and a roughly 1.25" hardy. 10" from base to face, about 3.75" wide and 28" in total length. Base is 12"x8". There's a some chipping on the edges, the second horn is broken away a bit but the face is defect free. It's definitely a singer although I haven't fixed it on a stump yet which might absorb some of the ring. I paid about $1.30/lb for it. If anyone can offer any more information on it I'd be appreciative. Decent deal? That looks great with a good price, I'd have done it! I wonder why one edge is beat to hell with all similar impact marks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j.w.s. Posted August 3, 2010 Author Share Posted August 3, 2010 That looks great with a good price, I'd have done it! I wonder why one edge is beat to hell with all similar impact marks? Very big brute with consistent hammering and hyperopia.. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger604 Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 I think you got a great deal!!! Looks like there is a ton of life in it too. Enjoy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbl4823 Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 It is a farrier's pattern Soderfors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 As I recall it's a cast steel anvil and as such the edges tend to break a bit easier. Evidently that smith did all his work off of that side---probably the side away from him when he stood at the anvil. I might radius it a bit to smooth it and then have one crisp edge for careful work and one rounded edge for heavier work. An excellent anvil brand BTW and quite a good buy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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