October 7, 201213 yr First anvil. I found this at a junk shop in Paris, Idaho. Evidently used for a long time on a farm and by a farrier. No idea who manufactured it or how old it is. It has a plate welded to the face, and the edge is pretty dinged up, as is the Hardie hole. Weighs about 85 pounds. Just thought I'd share.
October 7, 201213 yr Author At least you've found one, I'm still looking for that score. Yeah I was pretty excited, especially cuz it was just recently in use. The owner retired, brought it into the shop. I showed up the next day. Serendipity.
October 8, 201213 yr That is not a bad looking anvil. The face is original and the body looks to be solid wrought. The bummed up edges of the hardie hole are due most likely to the farrier working cold shoe, pretty common now. I think you did good on it. Take a flapper wheel on your angle grinder and take the sharp edges off the chipped places on the face edge and you are good to go.
October 8, 201213 yr Author Thomas- Thanks for the input, and I'm pleased to hear your assessment. It was a treat to find it.
October 8, 201213 yr The "hourglass" indentation on the bottom is quite indicative of a Hay Budden, a top american made brand. Check for a serial number on the front of the feet below the horn. If you can see one tell us what side it is on and if you can make it out Anvils in America will give you a manufacturing date for it.
October 8, 201213 yr Author The "hourglass" indentation on the bottom is quite indicative of a Hay Budden, a top american made brand. Check for a serial number on the front of the feet below the horn. If you can see one tell us what side it is on and if you can make it out Anvils in America will give you a manufacturing date for it. I will look. So far I have not been able to see any engraved or embossed letters/numbers, but I am about to give it a wirebrushing. Thanks for the news; that would be an unexpected bonus!
October 8, 201213 yr Congrats on the pickup! It looks like it will do the job and then some, enjoy and good luck with it!!!
October 8, 201213 yr Author Congrats on the pickup! It looks like it will do the job and then some, enjoy and good luck with it!!! Thanks a lot. Cheers!
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