pete46 Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Does anyone have any info on the Hofi anvil; size,prices etc. [i'd buy scale from that guy.] :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Dean Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Don't know about Hofi's but you can buy an Ozark Pattern anvil from Bob Alexander as he has the rights to sale them now. They weigh approx 275# and made from S-7. Darn good anvil, haven't used one of Hofi's but bet it is good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raturay Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Check out this site. Located in Germany (I think). It gives some of the technical info on the Hofi anvil.http://www.angele-sh...xklusive-anvils Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete46 Posted August 9, 2010 Author Share Posted August 9, 2010 Thank you Ratury, I'll have to go w/ Thomas. Haul'n an anvil over, will put me in the basement of the poor house . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete46 Posted August 9, 2010 Author Share Posted August 9, 2010 DANG! RATURAY I checked the spelling twice, and still jacked it up! Sorry and thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebug Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 The Ozark Anvil is a good anvil because it was designed by Hofi and originally called the Hofi Anvil. The new Hofi Anvil is even better and I hope to get one someday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Dean Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 The Ozark Pattern anvil was developed by both Hofi and Tom Clark with Tom putting up the $ to have them made. Beautiful anvils and I would enjoy haveing one but just can't justify the $ outgo for one at this time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecelticforge Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 I wouldn't swear to it, but I am all but positive that Euroanvil and Hofi anvils are made in the same foundry. There are a few minor differences with the design, but they are the same quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weldon Grant Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 Don't know about Hofi's but you can buy an Ozark Pattern anvil from Bob Alexander as he has the rights to sale them now. They weigh approx 275# and made from S-7. Darn good anvil, haven't used one of Hofi's but bet it is good too. Where do I find anvils from Bob Alexander? Sorry, may be a stupid question, chalk it up to being new here. Did a good search and I find the name, but no anvils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrankow Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 http://www.ozarkschool.com/anvil.htm Rather reasonable price...for new. Kinda wish they had more pictures of it from different angles. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weldon Grant Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 That's a nice looking anvil, seems to run about the same price range as other anvils that size (new) Thanks for the point in the right direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clinton Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 I have the Ozark patern anvil, I got it from Tom when he was at the Vista conference in 2003 I think it was. This is a great anvil and it is holding up nice it does not have a loud ring and great rebound, it hits back. It is an investment, but money well spent in my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Emig Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Try a Fontanini instead-made in America-I think that the Fontanini is a better product, and it's better for everyone to support American industry. If we don't it all goes overseas. Mark Emig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Dean Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 The Ozark Pattern is made in the USA also, in Missouri. I believe the Nimba is also made in the USA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Emig Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 3 great choices- I was looking at the Nimba, but couldn't come up with the extra dough. For me, the Fontanini has been a great choice-it's a real pleasure to work on a great anvil. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan P. Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Years ago I was upbraided on the anvilfire forums for casting aspersions on the Hofi anvil. I did it in a way that was sort of rude, and I apologized at the time. I still question, however, and will always question the need for four (four!!) pritchel holes. The Ozark anvil is only slightly less outlandish with three. I'm sure the metallurgical properties of both anvils are excellent, but I cannot help but suspect that they are both products of people re-inventing the wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philip in china Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 Years ago I was upbraided on the anvilfire forums for casting aspersions on the Hofi anvil. I did it in a way that was sort of rude, and I apologized at the time. I still question, however, and will always question the need for four (four!!) pritchel holes. The Ozark anvil is only slightly less outlandish with three. I'm sure the metallurgical properties of both anvils are excellent, but I cannot help but suspect that they are both products of people re-inventing the wheel. There are advantages to having a pritchel hole the size, more or less, of the hole you are punching. It makes a better job- less fettling to do afterwards. I currently have 4 anvils each with a different pritchel. If doing a lot of punching I naturally gravitate to the one with the most appropriate sized hole. I suppose the Hofi spares you that trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete46 Posted September 5, 2010 Author Share Posted September 5, 2010 I spent my anvil money on an English mastiff puppy. Forgive me father for I have sinned ! :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 I still question, however, and will always question the need for four (four!!) pritchel holes. The Ozark anvil is only slightly less outlandish with three. Probably because it saves the need for a seperate bolster plate, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 I spent my anvil money on an English mastiff puppy. Forgive me father for I have sinned ! Would that be an English Pattern mastiff puppy made in the USA ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete46 Posted September 5, 2010 Author Share Posted September 5, 2010 Would that be an English Pattern mastiff puppy made in the USA ? Well he's got a head like an anvil! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Miller Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 Probably because it saves the need for a seperate bolster plate, Seems like a lot expense to avoid making a bolster plate. I like that rotatring disk with holes Brian Brazeal uses, its a lot cheaper and more sizes of holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 Seems like a lot expense to avoid making a bolster plate. I like that rotatring disk with holes Brian Brazeal uses, its a lot cheaper and more sizes of holes. Me too, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan P. Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 It seems a lot of expense to go to avoid making a bolster plate, and there is also the integrity of the anvil that must logically be compromised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Turley Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 The bolster idea is shown in Donald Streeter's book, "Professional Smithing." Streeter was a professional period hardware maker in Franklinville, New Jersey, until he retired to California. He had a bickern that I assume he altered by drilling different sized holes in it. I think it was especially useful for Streeter when welding up pintles where the pintle could be placed in the proper sized hole. This would make for less "cleanup." Using the same sized pritchel hole for any pin diameter can leave edge marks on the bearing surface of the pintle. http://www.turleyforge.com Granddaddy of Blacksmith Schools Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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