njanvilman Posted June 30, 2018 Author Share Posted June 30, 2018 Moved some iron today to make a more cohesive display: I put all of the FISHER Double Horn styled anvils together. On the left top is a Custom Double Horn, 260 lb. Under it is a European Style 286 lb. Bottom shelf has another European Style at 380 lb. Fisher made at least three small versions of this style. On the right are four different sized Insonora anvils, made for the South American market. These seven anvils are among the rarest anvils Fisher made. On the extreme right are a few Hay Budden anvils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 You're a terrible tease Josh! I'd going to go sulk but I have a Soderfors anvil. Neener neener neener! Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted July 5, 2018 Author Share Posted July 5, 2018 They are out there. Recently acquired 60 lb Fisher, 1942, NOS. This anvil has never been hit! Found by a friend doing a kitchen cabinet installation. Talking with the homeowner led to him finding this and another Fisher. Both purchased for the Fisher & Norris Factory Museum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Hammer Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Beautiful. Do you use the wire cup on an angle grinder or electrolysis to clean them up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted July 10, 2018 Author Share Posted July 10, 2018 On 7/8/2018 at 7:02 PM, MC Hammer said: Beautiful. Do you use the wire cup on an angle grinder or electrolysis to clean them up? All depends on how they arrive. The above one came as you see it. Nothing done. Painted ones get a soak in Simple Green to remove the paint, then whatever it takes to clean them up. Finally usually Gibbs Oil for preservation. Rusty ones get wire brushing, wheeling or whatever, then a good bath with a detergent, then oiling. A few get left with the paint or patina. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted July 14, 2018 Author Share Posted July 14, 2018 Interesting 100 lb FISHER anvil, modified with an interchangeable die. 1870's era anvil. From a scissor factory in Ohio. This was done by the end user, not factory modified. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Shear lunacy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 So it was modified by a factory and not the factory... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavpilot2k Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 I have to say, now that I've begun using it regularly and in earnest, I absolutely love my 173 lb Fisher. My forge setup is outside (I keep the anvil oiled and under a grill cover) and I am certain my neighbors appreciate its lack of that classic bell-like ringing. The thing is a workhorse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted July 24, 2018 Author Share Posted July 24, 2018 3 hours ago, Cavpilot2k said: I have to say, now that I've begun using it regularly and in earnest, I absolutely love my 173 lb Fisher. My forge setup is outside (I keep the anvil oiled and under a grill cover) and I am certain my neighbors appreciate its lack of that classic bell-like ringing. The thing is a workhorse! Welcome to the club of Fisher anvil lovers. Use your anvil in good health. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted August 20, 2018 Author Share Posted August 20, 2018 Second smallest FISHER Sawmaker's Anvil listed in their catalog. This one has a 3" x 7" face, 5" tall. It is listed as 35 lb, but this one is stamped 37 lb, which is what it weighs. This one is dated 1931. Fisher made Sawmaker anvils from 32 lb to over 600 lb. Most made were in the 100 to 300 lb range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlblohm Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 First time seeing the handle oriented that way. Mine is horizontal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted August 20, 2018 Author Share Posted August 20, 2018 51 minutes ago, JlBlohm said: First time seeing the handle oriented that way. Mine is horizontal. Most handles are horizontal. This anvil is only 3" wide so it would have fit horizontal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted September 25, 2018 Author Share Posted September 25, 2018 Twenty one of the 20 lb Fisher anvils in the Fisher & Norris Factory Museum. It took many years to find these. But they are out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted December 6, 2018 Author Share Posted December 6, 2018 One of the original FISHER engraving blocks from their early advertising. Located in the Fisher & Norris Factory Museum in NJ. In Anvils in America, on pg 193, you can see the print of this block on the right side of the invoice sheet. About 70 more engraving block are also in the Museum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knivesbyred Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Just purchased. Not sure of the weight, but would guess 150-200lbs. Will clean and weigh it when get home in April. (Snowbird)Paid $400. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted December 8, 2018 Author Share Posted December 8, 2018 KnivesByRed The weight "might" be stamped into the side of the anvil. That was FISHER's practice to weigh Sawmaker's anvils after finishing, and stamp in the finished weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knivesbyred Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Thanks for the info nj. I will check. From what I have seen from other posts, might need to clean first to see the numbers. Are these anvils OK to Blacksmith on. There seems to be differences of opinion because of the heat and pounding associated with Smithing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted December 8, 2018 Author Share Posted December 8, 2018 They were used cold with a sawblade between the hammer and the anvil. The face tend to get very hard and brittle. They can be used for hot smithing, but be very careful with hammer strikes. Missed hits could chip or crack the steel faceplate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron.Craig Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 Just getting started and picked up a nice 99# Fisher anvil that appears to have been made in 1881 at a farm auction for $230 this weekend. I also picked up a slightly larger Trenton anvil, which rings like a church bell. I have sensitive ears and neighbors nearby, so the muted nature of the Fisher likely means it sees more work around my shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 Rather than just muting the Trenton? How very odd! There are a fairly large number of threads here on how to quiet a loud anvil so that even a Soderfors becomes quite tolerable in the shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knivesbyred Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 Do you know what the significance of the #3 is next to the 1881? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted December 11, 2018 Author Share Posted December 11, 2018 The 3 and the other #(3 or 8) were used for quality control in Fisher anvils. It helped identify the moldmaker, and possibly the pour. After casting, any problems could be traced back to the mold or the pour. Fisher started dating their anvils in 1879. They did so for their one year warranty on the product. The anvil could be returned for a replacement inside of the 12 month period if the defect was found to be production related. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knivesbyred Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 Thank you nj. Great info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron.Craig Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 On 12/10/2018 at 6:24 PM, ThomasPowers said: Rather than just muting the Trenton? How very odd! There are a fairly large number of threads here on how to quiet a loud anvil so that even a Soderfors becomes quite tolerable in the shop. Yes, I will certainly be taking measures to quite down the Trenton, and I’m sure it will see a lot of work. My son is seven and has already claimed the Fisher, so I may not have a choice. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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