RobtheSmith Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 I came across a listing for an anvil and the seller claimed that it was made by the company JET that makes industrial machinery. thoughts? Anyone hear about this company linked with blacksmithing?link removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles R. Stevens Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Hey Rob, you aren't supposed to link to Craig's list or any outside sales with out Glenn's (sight owner) expressed permission. You need to edit your post or the moderators will. Usually it's ok to specify what area it's listed in and under what heading as a FYI just don't link to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harri Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 As far as I understand JET imports from Asia and the edges of that anvil looks crushed not chipped... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobtheSmith Posted July 29, 2013 Author Share Posted July 29, 2013 Thanks, didn't know and i have no idea on how to edit a post on the mobile version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Frog Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 It's a cast "ASO" anvil- It may be better than nothing at all, but for that much money you could do much better elsewhere. In fact, if it were me living in your area, I'd jump on the CL deal right now(!!) for the 187# Trenton listed in Flagstaff for $325. That Jet "anvil" is not even worth mentioning versus a quality-made anvil like that Trenton. Take a nice drive and go get an anvil that will last you a lifetime, don't waste your money on that Jet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles R. Stevens Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Are you using a touch phone? If you touch your post it will open a quwote& edit button in the lower right corner. Punh the button and it will reload your post in the edit box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstermetal Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Jet anvils have no face plate, they are a cast iron blob... And I have had chances to buy new surplus ones for less money than what that seller wants for a used one (and not bought them) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 55 pounds it pretty light for a smithing anvil too. As cast iron it's worth as an anvil is probably 50 cents a pound and so their nearly $3 a pound is on the outrageously high side.. Last time I bought a 55# ASO I paid US$28 *new* at the HF store----we made it into a camp stove to take to Quad-State; the face drilled like *butter*. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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