CleetisMorgan Posted March 14, 2013 Author Share Posted March 14, 2013 Here is the progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWHII Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Sweet! Are you happy with it? I would say job well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleetisMorgan Posted March 15, 2013 Author Share Posted March 15, 2013 Yes, if I had a good recipie to restore the old rusty patina on the sides of the anvil, it would be complete. (: And thanks! For my first rebuild, I learned a lot. I have a lot more respect for people that tackle these more often. (: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulsepushthepopulace Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 **** use necessary safety gear, and don't test darwinism*** muratic acid diluted in water... or hydrogen peroxide... fresh blood from the butcher... Anything that is oxygen rich aides in rusting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleetisMorgan Posted March 15, 2013 Author Share Posted March 15, 2013 Wha??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulsepushthepopulace Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Wha??? its a disclaimer..... ie. there are individuals in this world that test fate by being dumb and don't understand the dangers of using caustic ingredients....They might even go as far as tasting, drinking, or inhaling, etc... Wear gloves, glasses, and all the necessary PPE... Chemicals are used by artists to intentionally patina sculptures and metalwork... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulsepushthepopulace Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 derp. I now see that you're using stainless... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleetisMorgan Posted March 15, 2013 Author Share Posted March 15, 2013 I understand that. I hate to admit it, but I'm anal enough to think that an old anvil should look like an old anvil. All that shiny new hard facing makes me shudder--- even if it brings one back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armand Tatro Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 I would take shiny over rusty any day! You spent all that time and energy to bring that anvil back to life so let live with its shiny glory. With any kind of use at all I would to think it will stay shiny. Armand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsoldat Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 A needle scaler textures the surface nicely and makes thing look a little aged in a hurry. Kinda matches the pitting from moderate rust. Find it works well for covering up patch jobs on various things that aren't meant to be noticed. A light dusting of paint and it's been there forever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knots Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Nice repair. One thing that I have done to make the face really flat is just touch the face with a belt sander between grinds. This shows where the high and low spots are. Then grind accordingly. But as we all know less is more where grinding an anvil face is concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaughnT Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Very nice work. You might try "Cold Blue" to darken the stainless for an older look. I use CB and bleach to rust parts all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ten Hammers Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Needle scalers are handy tools ! Clorox will rust yes. Nice repair job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleetisMorgan Posted March 17, 2013 Author Share Posted March 17, 2013 Thanks, guys! Not quite done yet, but yes, I didn't realize how much welding it takes to fix one!! I'm already looking for another broken one so I can stick weld it and compare the processes. Appreciate the tips on "aging" it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleetisMorgan Posted March 17, 2013 Author Share Posted March 17, 2013 Btw--I don't know if anyone else has experienced this, but the guys at my local welding supply store always ask what you're welding. When I told them an anvil, all I saw was open mouths, and all I heard was crickets... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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