September 26, 201312 yr I know there are some interesting things that are collected: hand cuffs, stamps, coins, restored antiques (signs, refrigerator units) etc. So now I'm wondering if anyone collects antique anvils or even blacksmithing tools? If so could you post pics? If this is the wrong section (I dont think it is)'m sorry. Also if this is a repeat post again I apologize and understand if it gets deleted. Unfortunately I can't start the post off with pictures as I haven't even started smithingyet.
September 26, 201312 yr Yes there are several anvil collectors in the USA; including people who specialize in a single brand---like Fishers and others who collect a wide range of makes; like a NM fellow who owns over 500 anvils. It's not a "deep" pool however.
September 27, 201312 yr Yes there are several anvil collectors in the USA; including people who specialize in a single brand---like Fishers and others who collect a wide range of makes; like a NM fellow who owns over 500 anvils. It's not a "deep" pool however.It's not that deep because not too many of us have pockets deep enough. LOL
September 28, 201312 yr I guess in a way I "collect" stuff but I use pretty much everything I have. Not at the same time of course lol. I don't have any pictures right now. 10 anvils, 6 forges and a wack load of tools. I know some of you are against collecting stuff like this but...
September 28, 201312 yr Well I'd rather get to put things to use, but collectors are doing us a valuable service preserving the heritage and keeping things out of the scrap yards which would be melted down and gone forever.
September 28, 201312 yr As I am not Canadian, can I get a definition for "wack load"? Lol a whole bunch. Lots of tongs for holding almost anything except for what I need to hold the most, knife blades. I've also got some hot cuts, fullers, flatter, cold cuts and quite a few chisels and drifts. Most of the tools I have are in very poor shape but there cool to have. Most of my anvils are very rough.
September 28, 201312 yr Why not re-shape the jaws to fit what you need? Easy to do, heat the jaws, grab the stock you need them to hold and clamp down in your vise. Then adjust the reins. You probably knew how to do this, but might help someone new.
September 29, 201312 yr Thanks for the tip Dan, I have considered it but haven't given it a try yet although using the vice never crossed my mind.
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