kayakersteve Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Hello - Just wanted to share my recent find. I was recently looking at a 130 pound Fisher but decided against it for several reasons. Then I stumbled onto this JHM Competitor at 260 pounds - What a monster and I couldn't resist. It is in great shape and I feel I got a great deal on it as it is barely used. Here are some pics of my setup. You can also see my old anvil that I had to weld a new base to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crush Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Killer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 I picked up a JHM Journeyman a few years ago, and haven't had any issues with it. Mine is 125#, for bigger jobs I have a 260# Fisher, and a 306# Soderfors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J W Bennett Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 I have a JHM 160# shaper. I have had it for several years and have been real happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave51B Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayakersteve Posted December 16, 2012 Author Share Posted December 16, 2012 Just used tonight for first time, and boy was I ever impressed at the difference from my old cobbled together anvil I had been using. Amazing to work on a real anvil with crisp edges and nice rebound. Lots of fun. This is very addicting to a rookie like myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Romo Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Steve, I too, kayak, and I too just picked up a JHM Competitor. How is your stand constructed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Romo Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Oops. Dupe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianinsa Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Like showroom condition, sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Geist Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Good score. That particular model is about the best one in the JHM line. Enjoy it :) George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Mullins Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayakersteve Posted October 28, 2013 Author Share Posted October 28, 2013 At Mike Romo - Thanks - Stand is stacked plywood laminate with sand in middle - It cam with anvil and weighs around 80 more pounds. There are steel strips inside that were tapped so it could be bolted down to stand, but two are stripped, so I added a heavy chain to hold securely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Romo Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Thanks Steve. Looks like a beast. So, basically squares stacked with hollow center and filled? Pretty slick. Sand is a good medium and Lord knows we have plenty in NM, but I think I am going to avoid it due to the resentment I have built up with all the strange sand that already blows into my garage. Haha I think I am going to go with a design that Avadon posted. It will give me an excuse to do more project work with my welder. Yeah, I know, a glutton.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quarry Dog Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 I know the shop that I hammer at has 6 JHM anvils and I think they're all competitors. They're all pretty good anvils, even after 20 years of ab/use generated by someone who is more than likely just learning how to use a hammer. There are a couple that have sharp spots under the horn from missed strikes of years gone by, and all of them have the odd mark on the face. No chisel marks, torch marks, or serious sway/face damage to any of them though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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