Black Frog Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 I'm sure Josh has lots of Fisher wooden mold patterns for several Fisher anvils, but I had never seen a name brand anvil mold pattern up to now.I thought this was the coolest thing, and was very surprised to see how cheap the set sold for. It was advertised as "book ends"! Not sure if no one was paying attention to them because of the title, or if people just didn't know what they really were.The two halves have the hardy blank in them as well. I have seen a set of larger Brooks anvil mold patterns for a 2.5 cwt weight anvil that were around 31" long, but they were selling for huge money.This front and back set are for the little 26kg anvil, 15" long and 7" high. Perfect to adorn my dusty bookcase. :)It would be neat to find that actual matching anvil from these molds. I have seen that size Brooks anvil, but the "ENGLAND" is above the "26KG" in vertical layout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRS Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 You don´t have to find a matching anvil if you have the pattern ;) (product piracy is bad, hmmmkay) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 don't let them travel south of the border! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 I would love to compare that pattern with my little anvil. Mine is marked 26 kgs on one side and 56 lbs on the other, without a name. But the letter type is the same. And as a bonus you get a picture of me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Frog Posted November 18, 2014 Author Share Posted November 18, 2014 I've also seen this size Brooks anvil marked at 56 pounds, and no kg info at all.Here's some better pics of the set.The opposite side does not have any pound info or lettering, but does look very neat as is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Frog Posted November 18, 2014 Author Share Posted November 18, 2014 On the inside of both pieces you can see the vertical wood grain of the hardy blank in there: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 The Fisher & Norris Factory Museum has about 50 of the original patterns for anvils, sawmakers, swage blocks and stands. I found it absolutely amazing that they existed, and that I was able to preserve them. Todd, you pattern is way cool. Great find. Now you have to find a foundry that can pour steel and make one(or more). Another idea, many foundries can pour bronze. It would make a very cool anvil to get one done in bronze. Definitely one of a kind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobd Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 I feel like having that anvil cast in bronze would demand a large quantity of disposable income. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSW Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Maybe not horrendously so. 56 lbs isn't all that bad. Now if the pattern was for a 300 or 500 lb anvil, THAT would be a different story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobd Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 I wanted to cry dishing out the bread for my 150lb TFS. I want a lot of things. However I hate spending money. I'm a broke college kid. I also think if they could be cast, cleaned up on your own, and then have them heat treated for a reasonable price, then there is a potential business venture there. I also have no idea what any of that would cost. I don't imagine it would be cost effective unless you bought many of them. For $10'a pound or less I bet they would sell tho. I would start saving up anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Frog Posted November 19, 2014 Author Share Posted November 19, 2014 Attached below is a pic I saved of the large 2.5 cwt Brooks mold pattern I saw.Almost 31" long and 14" high, very cool, but at the $1250 asking price for the set was crazy amounts of money.I'm quite happy at $79.99 for my set of "wooden anvil bookends". :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Isn't "Brooks" still in business? You would need to check into copyright and trademark issues! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobd Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Just sand off the letters and put the black frog on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Blackfrog sounds like a Microbrewery offering...Blackfrog---Black Lager made with real swamp water! (I'd try it...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobd Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Thats no joke, it really does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 hmmm or Black Lager aged in old whisky casks from the Laphroaig distillery. (I'd really try that! though a porter or a stout might be a better choice to deal with the heavier flavour...Blackfrog---ever have the urge to take up brewing?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Frog Posted November 19, 2014 Author Share Posted November 19, 2014 No brewing, but beer consumption level is probably keeping some breweries in business.Black Frog is the name of the band for years. In our description of the band we started it out saying: "From the beer-filled swamps of Milwaukee...." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Every band should have their own brand of brew! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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