CaptainSpaulding Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 G'morning everyone! This anvil is available to me for $35. I spoke to the owner and he says it's cast iron, not forged and he used to use it to make rivets and work leather on it. Even as an ASO, as a first anvil it must be worth it. The owner says there are no identifiable markings on it so neithe he or I can ID it. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOblacksmith0530 Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 It doesn't look like it has a steel face and that means mild steel will dent it easily. I would say no even to the 35 dollars myself and wait for one with a steel face. Just my .02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainSpaulding Posted December 7, 2012 Author Share Posted December 7, 2012 Thanks MO. I just called him back to confirm the dimensions listed on his ad and he says it's only 35 lbs and 14" L x 3"W x 7"H so I think I'll take your advice and pass on it. I'm willing to sacrifice one or two aspects of an anvil to get something usable to start with but this one is too small, too light, the wrong material and in pretty rough shape. It fails in all categories. I thought this might be the one. Oh well...moving along then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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