nutinauniversalshell Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Well, today (after many calls and some waiting) resulted in ANOTHER anvil coming home with me (an possibly 1-2 more once I get another call to help dig through an old barn). So once I got back, I decided it was bath time....for the anvils. Wirewheel chucked up in my air drill and much time later....all my anvils were "cleanish" while my shirt, pants, face, and facecloth were ORANGE...the final part of the bath was a hosing and wipe down with Gibbs Brand Lubricant. I had less time with the biggest (last) anvil I worked on as my air compressor was getting tired of constant running and I shut it down to rest. I know you all want pictures, but first Ill describe what you will see.... :P NEWBIE: Hay Budden 1 0 0 (112lb) in pretty nice shape. under $2/lb too serial....idk maybe someone else can read it. Also (oldies), Peter Wright 0 3 13 (97lb), ??? (Mousehole suggested) 1 0 20 (132lb...weighed 128) with a chunk out of the back, Hills (Brooks from what I'm told) Birmingham 1 1 27 (167lb...weighed 163) with a broken foot, chunk of steel (125lb) 8inDiameterx10in height, and ASO from my bench top. Overall average under $2/lb but paid the most for the PW/lb as I bought other stuff and may have given a little much overall. first up...shirt and cloth for my nose next HB (top) and PW HB serial HB closeup Mousehole? (left) and Hills (Brooks? right) The whole family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
switchjv Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 thats a nice collection you have there. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nutinauniversalshell Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 working on it...now if I actually use them :( got the stuff just need to line the forge, get piping to hookup blower (possibly borrow welder), and finally beat on some metal for the first time in YEARS. At least Im learning about anvils and slowing working toward what I want (A BIG ONE...cheap). Plus making connections is always good too...hense the barn cleanout someday :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatfudd Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 If the hay budden says 1 0 0 on the side then it weighs 100lb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielC Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 My anvil calculator says that 1 0 0 would be #112. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian.pierson Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 The Haybudden was produced in Brooklyn US so the weight is in lbs not in the english cwt system. Does it weigh 112 or is that just the calculated value? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatfudd Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 American anvils were marked in pounds not hundred weight. Hay buddens are american made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielC Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Oops, didn't pay attention to that part! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stash Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 You still have a 100# HB! Nuttin wrong with that! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nutinauniversalshell Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 I didnt stick it on the scales yet, but maybe soon. Also need to check the actual weight of the PW. Didnt realize the non-hundred weight system so I guess it was exactly $2/lb. Still a great deal to me as it may be my best anvil thusfar (quality wise) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otisdog Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 That table is going to break! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nutinauniversalshell Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 yeah table needs trashed. I have 2 trees to cut down so I can mount more of these when it gets a little warmer. you can kinda see various of my wife's old furniture that needs to be given away or sold. Also want to get some garage floor coating stuff when the furniture is gone. You know how it is....house is a continual project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.D. Mitchell Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 The fact that one of your anvils doesn't have a pritchel hole makes leads me to believe that would be a very old anvil. There's others on this site who know more accurately what age it might be judging by that feature, but I would guess nearly a couple centuries old. It's pretty cool to know it's still around and in service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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