Black Frog Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 This was too neat of a combo to pass up, and at a price that was way too good to pass up. Before this I had only seen pictures of a Fisher anvil stand. Seller said he believes that they have been in his family since new. Fisher 100# anvil has 1927 on it, I'm assuming the anvil and stand were bought at the same time. I really like the matching bolt lug holes on the anvil & stand, cool stuff. Also the bolt holes that allow you to bolt it to the floor. The stand is quite beefy all on its own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Coke Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Greetings Frog, I have the same anvil in just as good shape.. I also have the same stand butt mine is for a larger Fisher . The lug holes don't match probably a 150.. I made a J hook and it works just fine.. I don't use it , just part of my stuff.... I mounted mine on a 3in base it was a bit low for me... Keep smelling them out... Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Frog Posted August 28, 2013 Author Share Posted August 28, 2013 Maybe Josh will have some info on how many different stand sizes they made. Or how many base sizes there were. Or did each anvil have its own varying casting size? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCROB Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 WOW, super impressive ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmccustomknives Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 sweet ^_^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Fisher made at least 6 different size anvil bases, maybe more. They mostly fit about two sizes, then changed. They were made for anvil up to 350/400 lbs. 350 was the biggest size that had the mounting lugs, although I have seen a few 400's with the lugs. However, most 400's do not have the lugs. The bases took a huge flask to make. They were cast from the same cast iron that the anvils were poured from. They always had extra molds made to use up any iron they had left after pouring the anvils. In the latter years, Crossley also cast manhole covers and housings, and sewer grates and frames out of the left over iron. In the early years, cast iron building stars were the product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nankbrown1227 Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 That is beautiful, I ran across a massive fisher the other day, a couple are using it as a display beside their mailbox, it is in perfect condition from what I could see from the road, I may go back this week and talk to him about it, really just to see how big it actually is. it looks good sitting where they have it, but would look better in someone's shop in my opinion. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nankbrown1227 Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 That is beautiful, I ran across a massive fisher the other day, a couple are using it as a display beside their mailbox, it is in perfect condition from what I could see from the road, I may go back this week and talk to him about it, really just to see how big it actually is. it looks good sitting where they have it, but would look better in someone's shop in my opinion. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Some Guy on the Internet Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 You didn't happen to pick that up in Duluth did you? If so, I saw an ad for that very anvil and have to say you done good. That is a very nice anvil/stand combo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Frog Posted August 28, 2013 Author Share Posted August 28, 2013 Yup, Duluth! I happened to be traveling to that area late last week. ......as long as I was there... ;) Unfortunately the seller had recently painted the anvil and stand. That was done on top of some older paint layers.... Took quite a bit of cleaning time to get it looking nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 don't see many factory stands from anyone , good score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Some Guy on the Internet Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 My in-laws live near Duluth so I debated a little dual-purpose trip, if nothing else, to keep that nice setup from becoming a lawn ornament. I've never understood why people paint anvils. Shrug. It takes all kinds, I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old South Creations Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 sweet! great find! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaughnT Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Fantastic! I would dearly love to have a combo like that, especially in such great condition. You must truly live in anvil rich territory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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