wolfshieldrx Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 I recently inheirited my great-grandfather's 100 pound Mousehole anvil. I have reason to believe it may hsve belonged to his father before him. It has not been forged on for 75 years. This morning I cleaned it up: wire brush and linseed oil on the body and 120 grit flapper disc on the top and horn. I am going to use this as my main anvil, at least for a while. Given its history, I would like to forge something a little special as a first project on this anvil. I have been smithin about five years and consider myself an intermediate hobby-smith. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pug}{maN Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Hold downs, for the anvil don't jump around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewayforge Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 A picture frame for a photo of your granddad would make a wonderful memory keepsake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batesblacksmithshop Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 if your grandad is anyting like me just the fact your using it is enough ,best to you bbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Crosby Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Wow that's great! I wish I had my Great Grandfathers anvil. Although I do have some of my Great Grandfathers pictures one of which I use for my profile picture, and the thought of him working by my side. Enjoy your anvil! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaughnT Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 A picture frame would be fantastic. I have a photo of my grand-dad (arguably the greatest man to ever walk the earth) and it hangs prominently. He's drinking a beer in it! If I could be half the man he was, I'd consider myself a success in life. To have some of his old tools, that would be over the top. If you have your family anvil, I think the generations past would be more than satisfied to see you actually using something that they themselves spent hours at. God Bless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philip in china Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I made a picture frame recently. Dead easy. I set myself the task of making it using only hammer, anvil, forge, chisel and punch. Yes it did come out and I have been asked to sell it but I think I will keep it. Maybe make a second one if the customer really really wants it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Hardy just for it! Might consider punching the names of the family users you can document on the bottom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastRonin Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Hardy just for it! PIC! please... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfshieldrx Posted January 18, 2013 Author Share Posted January 18, 2013 Hardy just for it! Might consider punching the names of the family users you can document on the bottom Was actually thinking along same line on both accounts. Thanks a lot guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaughnT Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Definitely need some nice spikes to hold it to the stump. A hot-cut would be very useful if you're up to that. Also a spring fuller and a hold-fast as they come in handy for a lot of jobs. If you have the metal, a couple of punches (round, square, diamond, etc) and chisels will help you a great deal. Beautiful anvil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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