Frozenforge Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 I would imagine that the waist warranty coincided with the change in manufacturing method Hay Budden did as they switched to a tool steel top half from the plate style. I dont know if HB was the first manufacturer to go to the 2 piece anvil or if someone else did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted December 31, 2014 Author Share Posted December 31, 2014 An early custom FISHER for your viewing pleasure. This anvil has a unique tall shape, with a very pronounced U cutout on the base. It has a removable block that slides into the anvil into a dovetailed slot. It goes in and out in one direction only. It appears to have been used for drawing out stock, according to its shape. I figure this anvil is from the 1870 - 1890 period. Sort of a top view: Picture of the base of the block and the slot: Side view: The anvil weighs 290 lb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatfudd Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Josh Thanks for posting the pictures! That is really unique, it looks from your pictures that the block either has a lot of sway built into it or its been worn down, can you tell which? The angle you'd have to work the metal if you were drawing something out would be kind of awkward. A very cool find!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted January 1, 2015 Author Share Posted January 1, 2015 I think the block was designed and made with the curves. I do not think it is excessively worn, though there is some wear. I will get a closeup photo taken and post it later today. BTW, the block is not reversible. It goes in and out one direction only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted January 2, 2015 Author Share Posted January 2, 2015 A group of 1870 era straight horn Fisher anvils, all with somewhat similar damage/wear. I do not think this was a quality control problem, but rather a case of more than 140 years of use and abuse. These anvils are all in the 150 lb +/- range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted January 25, 2015 Author Share Posted January 25, 2015 New additions to the Fisher & Norris Factory Museum. My haul from Gichner's meet 2015. A nice 100 lb Fisher with factory stand, a six point Star anvil, and a lot of tools. Notable are two hand forged Froes made by the late Jud Nelson at demos at different Gichner meets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakesshop Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 I recently picked up this little 108lbs Fisher for my nephew. He was wanting to get started doing some light smithing work out of his garage and has close neighbors. So I thought this one would fit the bill just fine for him. Plus it was not very expensive. Yes it has some unusual wear on the horn but shouldn't hinder him to much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E.C.P. Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 1962 Fisher "Crossley" era 100-pound (NOS) never used Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakesshop Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 1962 Fisher "Crossley" era 100-pound (NOS) never used Is this yours or the one currently on eBay? Or both? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted February 2, 2015 Author Share Posted February 2, 2015 1962 Fisher "Crossley" era 100-pound (NOS) never used That is one nice example of a NOS Fisher anvil. Not too many unused left out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E.C.P. Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 It is both, mine and also the one advertised. I agree definitely not many left out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted February 2, 2015 Author Share Posted February 2, 2015 Soon to be in the Fisher & Norris Factory Museum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSW Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 I wondered if you were going to pounce on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E.C.P. Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 It will be right at home there:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakesshop Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I sooooooo gotta visit that museum!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted February 4, 2015 Author Share Posted February 4, 2015 I sooooooo gotta visit that museum!!! Google maps says it is a 42 hour drive, just over 2900 miles. Come on down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakesshop Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Google maps says it is a 42 hour drive, just over 2900 miles. Come on down. I'll get there! Someday, somehow, I'll get there! My wife and I do want to visit and tour the east coast someday in our RV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted February 4, 2015 Author Share Posted February 4, 2015 If you ever make it to my place, I have lots of room for you to park and stay over. There are many places to see and go to around the NJ shore area. My invite is open to all interested; just contact me ahead of time to be sure I will be here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted February 4, 2015 Author Share Posted February 4, 2015 1962 Fisher "Crossley" era 100-pound (NOS) never used This particular anvil, shown above, is now in the Fisher & Norris Factory Museum. Nice drive on a sunny day in between winter storms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Have you thought of making some belt buckles from that? Might need to use a pantograph to reduce it a bit but I could sand cast some...Full size and you would have a cowboy buckle... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted February 5, 2015 Author Share Posted February 5, 2015 Have you thought of making some belt buckles from that? Might need to use a pantograph to reduce it a bit but I could sand cast some...Full size and you would have a cowboy buckle... I have no idea what you are talking about. What is "that"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted February 5, 2015 Author Share Posted February 5, 2015 This particular anvil, shown above, is now in the Fisher & Norris Factory Museum. Nice drive on a sunny day in between winter storms. I took a few photos of the anvil after I brought it home. It is a 1962, NOS Fisher/Crossley anvil. It has the factory paint. Also, it has never been used/struck. Absolutely MINT. This first photo is the anvil with the year stamp that I got out of the factory. This is the only year stamp I found. It made the date in the mold that made this anvil. A close up of the horn. A close up of the top. There are now about 10 Fisher anvils that are absolutely pristine in the collection. These will be preserved as examples of what they looked like as new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 sorry; I was replying to the post with the eagle stamp in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaughnT Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 NJ, did you happen to catch that 5lb Fisher being offered on ebay? I wasn't sure if it was authentic or not, and the guy selling it wasn't sure either. It has Fisher Norris hand-stamped into the side just below the face, like the old FN anvils, but that doesn't mean much. Did Fisher always offer tiny anvils? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted February 5, 2015 Author Share Posted February 5, 2015 NJ, did you happen to catch that 5lb Fisher being offered on ebay? I wasn't sure if it was authentic or not, and the guy selling it wasn't sure either. It has Fisher Norris hand-stamped into the side just below the face, like the old FN anvils, but that doesn't mean much. Did Fisher always offer tiny anvils? That anvil was discussed last week on the Anvil group on FB. It is NOT a Fisher, and the seller has a disclaimer in the description. Conclusion is that it was probably made by Vulcan, II&B co. It is the smallest they made. But definitely not a FISHER. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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