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Hello everyone,

Wondering what my old fisher anvil is worth. I believe it is on a factory stand and markings indicate that it is 141#. Also what are your thoughts on the chips on the edge of the face? Are they bad or normal in your opinion? I have not used it in a while but intend to as I sold my other one. Leave chips alone or attempt repair? 

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That's what I was thinking.... It's been just sitting and think it just needs some time.

What's the value? I haven't seen many with a stand like that.

Posted

I would say use it as is.

 

Value depends on location. I still pick up anvils for around $1 a pound in my area-during lunch Friday I bought a 96# HB for $100 , others are paying $7 a pound in anvil poor areas. Average is around $3.

Joshua , NJanvilman on here owns the Fisher Norris museum, he would be the best resource for any info on your anvil. 

I like my Fisher because it is quiet. Mine is a 260# made in 1907.

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Sorry, your stand is not factory made.  It still is a nice iron base, just not Fisher made.

Do not do any "repairs" to the anvil.  Just use it.  The chips are minimal and easily worked around.

What's it worth?  How much money would it take for you to part with it....that is what it is worth.

Posted

Use it for a year and then try to remember which project could not be made because of the chip(s) in the edge. I will bet that you worked around the chip(s) and still get the project made. (grin)

Posted

You've got a mile of good working edge there. I wouldn't even consider 'repairing' it. Still, it's your anvil.

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If I don't know the person who reaired it personally and how it was done I generally knock at least US$100 off the price of a repaired anvil---it's like buying a car where is says "rebuilt engine"  does not improve the price!

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