MikeFarrell Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Yea!!!! I finally found an anvil and come to find out it has a name on it. Trenton with some numbers stamped on the front foot. I did enough research to figure out that the first set of numbers are the weight T168 and I weighed it with my hanging scale and it's actually 165lbs so maybe it's lost 3lbs from working so hard! The second set of numbers is what I am trying to figure out, A34763I will probably clean it up using the electrolysis method as I have used on several A-C tractor parts to remove the rust and crud. It appears to have a plate welded to the top, is that normal? After reading some posts as to how to mount it, I think I will build an angle iron stand with wheels at one end so I can move it around. I can post pictures if anyone wants them. thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 the second number is the serial number and can be dated from it if you have a copy of Anvils in America to hand.Traditionally made anvils have a plate forge welded on top as the face of the anvil. Very badly done repairs sometimes arc weld a piece to the top. Which you have we can't tell from the description. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy k Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Just using it will clean it up nicely on the face, otherwise just wipe the rest down with an oily rag - keep the original patina on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Coke Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 (edited) Greetings Mike,That would be 1903, fine anvils.. Pictures for sure.Forge on and make beautiful thingsJim Edited April 27, 2015 by Jim Coke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeFarrell Posted April 28, 2015 Author Share Posted April 28, 2015 As far as the patina, there really isn't one as it has been sitting outside for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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matto Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Great anvil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frozenforge Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 The patina is the brown layer, when you wire brush it the loose brown layer will come off leaving the black oxide layer which is actually protecting the iron from further rust. Oil, beeswax or any of the other recipes you can find on IFI will seal it. It is your anvil so you can clean it up as you want. Just dont put it under a milling machine it is in great shape as it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeFarrell Posted April 28, 2015 Author Share Posted April 28, 2015 For those who have not ever used "rust removal by electrolysis" it is a great way of restoring old tools and stuff alike. All it removes is the rust and nothing else. Once I get it down to bare metal I can coat it with whatever you guys say works the best. On stuff I am going to paint, I mist vegetable oil on the piece because all it takes is hot soapy water to remove. I thought I read boiled linseed oil is preferred on anvils, but I'm open to suggestions, thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Only thing needed on that anvil is to start pounding red hot steel on it. *That* will shine up the face beautifully! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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