As the title states I'm a complete greenhorn beginner. There seems to be a lot of demand for anvils and although I would have liked something around half this size I ended up jumping on a 290 lb Hay Budden.
The face has some dings but there is still a lot of real estate left to work with. I paid 500 bucks for it which seemed fair. I have included a few pics if anyone could give me any information about it I would appreciate it. Thanks.


Jim

well congratulations , nice anvils

Hey Jim. According to Anvils In America, your anvil was born in 1911. :)

Howdy from East TEXAS!! and welcome to IFI! That anvil is WAAAAYYYY too big for someone just starting out, you may get hurt. I will trade you, I have a 107# William Foster 1848 with a side clip that would serve you much better....or you could take the 98# Trenton (I believe). This way if it falls on your tender foot it won't hurt near as bad.

Seriously now. Where are you located? We can help hook you up with a blacksmith group in your area if we knew where you are. Just update you profile and it will be there whenever you post a thread. Once again, welcome and enjoy your stay.

Those dings are no worry, the edges are more important and that anvil has beautiful edges!

Nice score at a fair price.

Phil

Thanks everyone. 100th birthday this year, nice! I'm from Minnesota. I have joined the Guild of Metalsmiths in St. Paul and am currently taking their beginner class. They offer quite a bit of instruction throughout the year, the only problem is distance, It's about 125 miles from my home.

Jim,
It is a beautiful anvil!
Wow what a great deal!
You will be using it for years to come.

Great find, 1911 would be the last model HB made. No top plate solid tool steel from the waist up. MY favorite is my 143 lber solid top.
Ken.