njanvilman Posted June 1, 2021 Author Share Posted June 1, 2021 I often wonder about where all of these anvils have been, who has hammered on them, and what has been made on them? And of the pristine ones in the Museum, where have they been hidden for scores of years. If they could only talk! And who ordered the custom anvils, and what were they intended for? With restrictions easing, being vaccinated, I am reopening the Museum for tours. Still only by appointment as this is a private museum not open to the general public. Contact me through this site or at njanvilman@gmail.com. Thank you everyone for your continued support of the Museum and my book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goods Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 If you don’t mind saying on the web, what city is the museum in? I head to South Jersey every year for an extend-family vacation... David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 I have been in a funk lately.. I've been wanting to save every piece of equipment that might go to the scrapper.. Not sure why it's that way today, but in reality I don't need another drill.. Or bolt/nut threader or really anything else but to finish the school.. Tomorrow I go buy another Fisher anvil myself.. LOL.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted June 2, 2021 Author Share Posted June 2, 2021 1 hour ago, Goods said: If you don’t mind saying on the web, what city is the museum in? I head to South Jersey every year for an extend-family vacation... David The Museum is located near Adelphia, NJ, just off of Rt. 9. Very easy to get to from anywhere. 18 minutes ago, jlpservicesinc said: I have been in a funk lately.. I've been wanting to save every piece of equipment that might go to the scrapper.. Not sure why it's that way today, but in reality I don't need another drill.. Or bolt/nut threader or really anything else but to finish the school.. Tomorrow I go buy another Fisher anvil myself.. LOL.. I hope the Fisher anvil helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Helps finish the school? I've got 20 anvils now and only 5 work stations planned.. I hope when the dust settles that I'll be able to pass along many of the items I have collected but won't be using.. Some would argue it's more of a museum itself since its filled with vintage items.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Fisher's are GREAT for schools as they help hold the noise levels down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 here is the latest addition. Josh, I was thinking 1960's what say you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelonian Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 Looks like a great addition! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted June 3, 2021 Author Share Posted June 3, 2021 JPL Probably 1950s. Between 1952 and 1961. Nice 150. Looks unused. I just noticed that this FISHER page just past 100,000 views! I hope my many contributions to this page and to everyone's knowledge of Fisher anvils and technology has been helpful. If you want to know more about Fisher history, please consider my book. Go to my Profile to see where to purchase. Thank you. And Thank you IFI for all you do keeping this site going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinDoc Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 Being newer around here, out of curiosity NJ, what made you get into curating anvils? Fishers in particular? Also, I know I said that was a lot of anvils in my previous post, but in that picture you just posted, that is A LOT of anvils! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 SinDoc, that’s just scratching the surface. If you can’t visit the museum anytime soon, get the book. It’s a great story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 Joshua, thank you for keeping the information alive and for writing such a great book.. There is something to say about keeping this historical information archived as so much of the early stuff was left to be forgotten.. Many very good companies were bought and disbanded (Wiley and Russell, etc, etc) and the history that goes along with them. So, thankfully people like yourself took an interest and made it happen.. Simply wonderful.. I can't thank you enough. I can push your book though and I have read it a half a dozen times now and always pick up a new scrap of information here and there.. Really a great read for any history buff, blacksmith or anvil interested person.. Thanks for the date info too.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted June 3, 2021 Author Share Posted June 3, 2021 1 hour ago, SinDoc said: Being newer around here, out of curiosity NJ, what made you get into curating anvils? Fishers in particular? Also, I know I said that was a lot of anvils in my previous post, but in that picture you just posted, that is A LOT of anvils! Short nutshell...the complete story is in book...but after Mr. Postman's "Anvils in America" came out in 1998, I noticed a photo of a price sheet from Crossley Machine Co. Working only 12 miles away, I visited one day, knocked on the door, and entering that day changed my life forever. They had made Fisher anvils until 1979, and were about to shut down. They gave me anything related to that time that was left. I accidentally became the curator of the Fisher legacy. 22 years of collecting and research led to my two year stint writing the story of F&N. My book details it all, plus so much more. And for now, I am running a Father's Day sale on everything. Thank you for your interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinDoc Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 Cool. I will look into getting your book! And speaking of all these anvils, I need to get a different one since mine is nearly dead by rebound standards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stash Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 If anyone is planning on a visit, post it here- maybe a few of us can co ordinate a visit at the same time, do some lunch or something. I've been there twice already, that isn't enough. I'm about 1 1/2 hrs away and can almost go at the drop of a hat. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amze Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 (edited) I’m about 8hr 20min. I’m hoping at some point to need to head south and swing by. Maybe I can convince my wife that Maine-Toronto-Adelphia-Maine is a logical round trip? Edited June 4, 2021 by Mod34 Excessive quoting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted June 3, 2021 Author Share Posted June 3, 2021 (edited) Everyone will be welcome no matter where they are coming from. I am planning a visit to Newport, Maine to present them with a book for the library. The town historian and librarian were very helpful showing me archival material they have from the town's history. Some is included in the book. I am not sure if my trip will be this summer or next. Edited June 4, 2021 by Mod34 Excessive quoting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amze Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 (edited) I’m the one who was just talking to you via messenger about Newport! Give me a shout when you make your way up here, maybe I can drag out my fisher sawyers anvil and cracks cold beverage! Edited June 4, 2021 by Mod34 Excessive quoting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 Joshua I'd offer a stop here as well.. With all the people interested in your company you wouldn't get very far very fast with all the stops.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted June 4, 2021 Author Share Posted June 4, 2021 10 hours ago, Amze said: I’m the one who was just talking to you via messenger about Newport! Give me a shout when you make your way up here, maybe I can drag out my fisher sawyers anvil and cracks cold beverage! I will let you know when I make the trip. I still want to get down to the island below where the dam was and explore. It will be interesting to hear your insight about the Newport area. JPL I will be by at some point. I want to see your future school and meet you finally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rojo Pedro Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 I would love to see the museum someday but it will be hard for me due to the 2500 miles. Maybe a mobile exhibit will roll through the west someday ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted June 16, 2021 Author Share Posted June 16, 2021 I am always striving to add interesting new pieces to the Fisher Museum collection. The Fisher anvil in the middle of the photo is new today. It is a 1921 made, 20 lb. I set it up with a 1921 Hay Budden, also 21 lb., and a modern 20 lb. Holland anvil, made in 2020. Two anvils made 100 years ago, and one made last year. The classics do not change much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Interesting technological progression, too: from wrought iron and steel to cast iron and steel to cast tool steel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rojo Pedro Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 Is the Hay Budden sitting on a Fisher anvil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benona blacksmith Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 Did Fisher ever make an anvil with a dovetail tool slot like the cutlers anvils? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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