natenaaron Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 I've got a nibble on the anvil line. Some guy knows a guy, who knows another guy whose granddad might have had one. I was told it might be pretty dinged up. Is it possible to put it through a resurfacing machine if it passes the bounce test? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Special Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Generally considered bad way to go to take more than the tiniest bit off the top, and that chancy. Hardplate's not terribly thick on a lot of anvils, and may not be hardened to a great depth, so it can potentially make it have less rebound. This is sometimes overstated, as many people go nuts with a mill or grinder in search of perfectly crisp edges (undesirable), and a perfectly flat surface (not undesirable, but not necessary), and more or less ruin a lot of good anvils. If you do choose to do it, you may want to mill the bottom first to make sure it takes it off evenly on top. But....a lot of damaged anvils are very useable and many have minor pock marks and dings that work their way out with use. A badly damaged one can also be repaired by hardfacing with welding rods, but it's time consuming and expensive. Post pics when you can, you'll get a lot of advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 In 34 years of smithing I'm up to around *3* anvils that I've looked at and said "I think milling the face is a good idea" I have see, in person, *many* anvils ruined by people milling their faces. First do no harm! If you can post a picture we can give you a better idea of what if any work the anvil would profit from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natenaaron Posted November 5, 2015 Author Share Posted November 5, 2015 Just a nibble on the line right now. If i ever see it I'll post pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McPherson Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Annnnnd another lengthy reply gone agin. Hit submit and poof! Worked this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 As stated above, use it first, then think about repairs. No need to ruin a perfectly good anvil by "fixing" it.. A swayed top isn't bad, and in some cases it is very helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 17 hours ago, natenaaron said: I've got a nibble on the anvil line. Some guy knows a guy, who knows another guy whose granddad might have had one. I was told it might be pretty dinged up. Is it possible to put it through a resurfacing machine if it passes the bounce test? Get it first. Look at it, Post photos. Test it. Then comments will be more informed, not just speculation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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