Ohio_82 Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 I came across a 205 pound fisher anvil. The face is in great shape. I dont know about rebound but I will test it before buying it. Any info on the brand as compared to other would be great. I have read a little in the anvil reviews. It sounds like they dont ring like other anvils do. Any other pitfalls to look out for? Maybe a ball park of what I should pay? I will post pics from the ad. Thanks for any and all help. Thanks Anthony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Frog Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 I've seen that one posted for sale. If it was closer to me it would've been gone already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dntfxr Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Fishers are great anvils. Hard to tell much from the pics but if it rebounds good you are set. There are a few experts here that can give you a better idea of what it's worth and more info on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dntfxr Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Oops double tap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 I have a 260# Fisher made in 1907, and it is my main anvil. Very nice, and quiet. If it isn't outrageously priced, go get it, you won't be sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arftist Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 I love my Fisher. Could be worth $3 a pound easy. Can't see anything your thumbnails don't open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McPherson Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 That the one on CL in Sandusky? At $3 a pound in Ohio, that is top dollar. There were literally 100 anvils for less money at Quad State last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcusb Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Fostoria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio_82 Posted March 31, 2014 Author Share Posted March 31, 2014 Yes fostoria and they are at 4 dollars a pound. Thanks Anthony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 US$4 a pound is stupid high for Ohio! As mentioned take your money to Quad-State and you can buy two for that price! You have read my methodology for finding anvils that are not "on the market" and so have reasonable prices? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio_82 Posted March 31, 2014 Author Share Posted March 31, 2014 I will have to re-read that. And my math is terrible it priced at 3 at a pound. I will still go look and see if there is any negotiating room. It not a far drive for me so only a little time lost if i cant strike a deal. Thanks for the input and i will post back if it follows me home. Thanks Anthony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Frog Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 $3/lb and is been listed for a while now, which means you might have some negotiating room. Sure cheaper deals at QS, but I didn't see many that were in that nice a shape at QS. If I were buying a really nice anvil to use for a lifetime I don't think the price is outrageous, especially if green cash can move the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 The price is long forgotten after you use it for a while. Just make sure it is a quality piece with no issues. Think of it as a long term lease; after you are done with it sell it for what you paid or more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaughnT Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 What's the cost of actually getting to quadstate? Add that to the cost of actually buying an anvil of similar quality, if one's available. I don't fret a bit on "high price" anvils as long as they are in great condition. A new anvil will cost you at least $5/lb, so any decent anvil that you get for less than that is a good deal. The more wear on the anvil, the lower the price should be, but your pics seem to show a very neat and clean anvil that's hardly been used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arftist Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 My "work" anvil is a Hay Budden. My fine work anvil is a Fisher in mint condition. Two of the best anvils ever made IMHO. I keep the Fisher for fine work since it is small, 90 pounds and pristine (I actually carry into my bedroom when not in use, I treasure it that much. A 200 pound Fisher makes me drool like a 400 pound Hay Budden. The fact that they don't ring is a good thing. Speaking of 400 pound HBs, I was checking out an ornamental shop today, and I spot a monster and ask the owner if I can take a look. I get over to it and there is some floozy jig welded to it. I was shocked. The guy must have seen the look on my face or maybe it was when I said "someone should be fired for this. He wrenched the plate off with his bare hands. Other than the weld divits it was in excellent condition. Hopefully I got through to him a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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