Unopposedalpha Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Hello, I'm new to smithing. So far, I've been using an old I-beam as a makeshift anvil. This just came up for sale in my area at $150. Do you think this is usable, or potentially an ASO? Thank you! I appreciate your expertise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windancer Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Looks usable to me. My first anvil was a huge deck cleat for tying off docking ships. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustyanchor Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 My two bits: looks very cast iron ASO to me. That said, I made enough money to buy a real anvil, tooling and a bunch of other stuff using a cast iron ASO, 2 lb sledge, and an oxy/acetylene rig. I was given the ASO so it didn't cost me anything. Not sure if I would spend $150 on something I was pretty sure was junk. I used what I had available, until something better came along. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaughnT Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 There are bound to be far better anvils in the Philly area. Rather than risk getting a lemon, shop around the scrap yards for any large chunk of iron. Heck. a 20lb sledge would be just as good as that thing, and a whole lot cheaper than it, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McPherson Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Overpriced by about $149. You can see the dents in the face in the second photo. And no, it is not worth bolting a face plate on to it, or building it up with welding rod, it is the wrong grade of cast iron to begin with. Seriously, I put the folks who continue to put this kind of junk on the market to pick the pockets of the un-informed on the level of Internet scammers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stash Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 PM sent. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unopposedalpha Posted May 25, 2014 Author Share Posted May 25, 2014 Thank you so much for your help, everyone! The info was really valuable. -Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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