xmtgx Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I just started getting into blacksmithing and while I could get a makeshift anvil by welding some forklift tines or a sledgehammer in a bucket I would prefer getting the real thing. I'm in Passaic County NJ and searching for the past 2 weeks turned up nothing decent nearby. Looking for something up to around 250 dollars. At least 75lbs preferably heavier. Craigslist and Ebay both turned up nothing reasonable as of yet. I have sent an email to someone I met at a blacksmithing class who may have one or know of someone who does but until he gets back to me I was wondering if anyone here had some hints of any nearby. Thanks Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 What you need is TPAAAT, otherwise known as the Thomas Powers Applied Anvil Acquisition Technique. Welcome to IForgeIron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xmtgx Posted May 31, 2011 Author Share Posted May 31, 2011 Pretty much ask around and let people know your looking for one then eh? Thats on going somewhat. I keep getting referred to POS cast iron ones or the vise/anvil all in ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Put TPAAAT to work and found the following. 153 LB. ANVIL - $250 (MEDFORD), 165 lbs. anvil - $275 (Monroeville), 170 lbs. wilkinson anvil with attachments $500 (SEYMOUR CT.), and 300 lbs Anvil - $350 (Rock Tavern}. That is 4 anvils in 40 minutes, The 153 and 165 in your price range. The 300 pound anvil for $350, is about 85 miles away from your location as best I can tell. You will just have to make that decision on your own. (grin) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluntEdge Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 If it isn't to far for you to go I know of several in my area. http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-art-collectibles-peter-wright-blacksmith-anvil-85-lbs-300-00-905-961-7555-W0QQAdIdZ278034481 http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-art-collectibles-peter-wright-blacksmith-anvil-350-00-905-961-7555-172-lbs-W0QQAdIdZ278033728 http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-art-collectibles-peter-wright-blacksmith-anvil-400-00-232-lbs-905-961-7555-W0QQAdIdZ278032925 http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-tools-equipment-LARGE-HEAVY-PETER-WRIGHT-ANVIL-FOR-BLACKSMITH-W0QQAdIdZ237525145 http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-tools-equipment-blacksmith-anvil-W0QQAdIdZ285045931 Happy hunting, I got myself a nice 149# Mouse Hole for $250.00. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xmtgx Posted May 31, 2011 Author Share Posted May 31, 2011 The 300 pound anvil for $350, is about 85 miles away from your location as best I can tell. You will just have to make that decision on your own. (grin) I found it and it looks it pretty good condition. Amateur here though you think its a good buy at that price? I cant tell what maker it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Contact the New York State Designer Blacksmith Artists (another source for anvils) and ask one of the members to go with you to look at the anvil. Buy him lunch or something. Real time skill and expertise and a couple hours of intense blacksmithing talk on the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewed Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Put TPAAAT to work and found the following. 153 LB. ANVIL - $250 (MEDFORD), 165 lbs. anvil - $275 (Monroeville), 170 lbs. wilkinson anvil with attachments $500 (SEYMOUR CT.), and 300 lbs Anvil - $350 (Rock Tavern}. That is 4 anvils in 40 minutes, The 153 and 165 in your price range. The 300 pound anvil for $350, is about 85 miles away from your location as best I can tell. You will just have to make that decision on your own. (grin)Dang! Want to try that in Wisconsin? ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McPherson Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Dang! Want to try that in Wisconsin? 20 seconds = three Craigslist hits on searchtempest.com. You anywhere near Little Chute? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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