Sam907 Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 I recently decided to get into blacksmithing. In the process of trying to find a anvil, I tracked down a 46lb Hay Budden at a pawn shop. I paid $100 dollars, which based on my research was a pretty good deal. It's in pretty good condition with only some chipping to the edges and cutting plate, but still has a flat faceplate. I was wondering if someone could look at a copy AIA for more information on it. Its marked with serial#186252 also with what looks like 22 under the horn, I think these are inspection markers but not sure. Any information on this little beauty would be greatly appreciated. Also if anyone has any suggestions on a good way to repair edges and other minor damage on the anvil. I would like to keep as much of the history and character of the anvil alive but would also like a workable anvil. Any suggestions would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Welcome aboard Sam, glad to have you. If you'll put your general location in the header you might be surprised how many of the IFI gang live within visiting distance. Is 907 your area code? If so look me up.I wouldn't do anything to repair it, it's not badly damaged. Don't strike it on the chipped edges till you've developed the control to NOT miss and hit the anvil with the hammer. Once you've hooked up with all the IFI members who live not far from you I'm sure one or more will be able to help you evaluate that little honey.If you go to the IFI front page and scroll down almost to the bottom you'll come to the regional organizations. Hopefully one or more will be close enough to attend meetings, and generally get hooked up with experienced smiths. Every hour with an experienced smith is worth days trying to figure it out yourself.Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam907 Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share Posted May 20, 2015 Thanks for the warm welcome frosty! Yes, I was born and raised in Anchorage, but split my time between there and Hope on the Kenai. Thanks for the advice! Blacksmithing and metal work has been a interest of mine for a long time, it's awesome to finally be getting ready to start hammering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Hope's a neat town but I haven't been there in a while. Did you meet the Road Tripping crew? Or did you do what I did, stay out of sight? I'm just on the far side of Wasilla.Have you checked out the Alaska club section on the IFI front page? There's going to be a tong making work shop this Saturday in Palmer at Pat Garley's, "Arctic Fires Bronze" On Springer Lp. Rd.There'll be a few more work shops this summer too, the club seems to have gained a few new potential members looking to take up the craft so we're putting on more basic tool and techniques oriented demos and workshops.Look forward to meeting up one of these days.Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Coke Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Greetings Sam,Welcome aboard.. Your anvil is a 50 lb manufactured in 1911.. You got a good deal and it will serve you well.. You are in good hands with Frostys guidance .. Good luck and have fun.. Forge on and make beautiful thingsJim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Bill Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 a little beauty indeed. some fine steel wool and oil of your choice and your repair is complete. about as classic hay-budden as one could wish for and an extremely useful size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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