FieryFurnace Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 I picked this one up at Quadstate back in September! It's rebuilt, and the only maker's marking on it is USA stamped clearly in the near side. (When the horn is on the right.) Rings good, has better rebound than my fisher, and the horn is in good shape. Hardy hole is great and the face is flat too. It weighs 210 lbs. The edges are sharp all of the way around, so I can dress them as I please. I need to get a stand built for it is all! At $1.66 a pound, I don't think I did too bad! :) BTW, it is just sitting on that piece of plate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Just wanted to double check: Is the USA stamped in as you said or standing proud of the surface? (The anvils I have seen with USA have had it standing proud, and cast steel anvils tend to edge problems too...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaughnT Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 No indications of weight markings or other foundry marks? Certainly looks like a good anvil. Shame that whoever welded up the corners couldn't get a better match to the parent metal. Any changes in tone or rebound on those welded areas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SReynolds Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Nice. I hope it holds up well. I love sharp edges!! I have a big old Fisher that has none. Zero. It is in terrible shape. Somebody chipped ALL the edges off. Works well for draw-out, but I can't make nails/shoulder round & square stock on that anvil........ That is how they look new. What they are supposed to look like. Looks like somebody thought the same thing. I realy realy need to get to that swap meet. I live in Northern Ohio, but teach blacksmithing almost every weekend and cannot get away. What a shame..............Maybe a field trip (???!!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FieryFurnace Posted November 5, 2013 Author Share Posted November 5, 2013 Rebound and tone are consistent throughout the face. I tested it extensively, being wary of a repair job. The USA stamp is a stamp, not cast proud of the surrounding surface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewayforge Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Looks good. What are you going to inaugurate it with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Quad State is one of the top Blacksmithing conferences in the world; I've driven from New Mexico several times to attend and you can't get to it living in the same state? Stop hitting yourself with a hammer and attend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FieryFurnace Posted November 6, 2013 Author Share Posted November 6, 2013 Looks good. What are you going to inaugurate it with? I'd be doing good just to get a stand built for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 What are you going to build for a stand Dave? Good anvil, good price = Goooooood score. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FieryFurnace Posted November 7, 2013 Author Share Posted November 7, 2013 2-inch square tube Tri-leg system, 3/8-inch plate top, bolt operated hold downs to attach the anvil, tool holders for hammers and hot cut. Standard steel stand. Pics forthcoming! I've spent most of the day building the stand! Need to go finish it up now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FieryFurnace Posted November 8, 2013 Author Share Posted November 8, 2013 I got the stand finished up! Well except for the hammer racks. You couldn't ask for a more solid base. This thing is stout! I've been forging a little bit on it today and I'm very pleased with it. I have yet to bolt it down to the concrete because I'm not sure where I'm putting it yet. Overview! The anvil is kept from all side-to-side, front-to-back movement by small tabs. It is bolted down to the stand with this 1-inch solid round bar frame that is bolted through the 3/8-inch thick top plate on the anvil stand. Here is the "USA" stamp as well as the chiseled "L" that are the only markings I've found on the anvil. I'm assuming the USA is a factory stamp and the "L" was a bored shop owner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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