journey333 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I came across this anvil on craigslist, and was wondering if it is a real anvil or an ASO. Other pic... They just call it #9 anvil and don't list a weight. They want $100 for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve McCarthy Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 cast iron aso Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Coke Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Greetings 333, Not so fast on the ASO... I would have to see it in real life but I think it may be a badger.. Look at the cast bump under the heal. Pre Vulcan.. Cast but a welded top... Made by the Illinois Iron and Bolt Co.. Reference AIA. page 143.. I hope this helps.. Forge on and make beautiful things Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve McCarthy Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Jim, I may be wrong but look at the heal in the second pic. Looks like a void in a fake top plate to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Coke Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Greetings 333, I would go look for 100. Take a small ball peen hammer and a bearing. It has been outside and rusted cleaned up and painted.. They make handy anvils for students .. Give the top a zap with the ball of the hammer to see if it is hard.. Ya can't find much for 100. Also the cut out on the base is a give away for a Badger... I have 2 that look the same.. Forge on and make beautiful things Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Ivan Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I second Jim's opinion on it being a Badger anvil. The slot in the rear foot and the bulge under the hardy hole is a tell-tale sign. Very rare anvil there. Just be sure to test the face and make sure it is a tool steel face and not a fully cast iron impersonator. -Crazy Ivan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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