MrDarkNebulah Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 Well I got an anvil for Christmas. I do not have much information on it. I don't know when it was made nor a brand. It is 142 #. The rebound isn't great, but its the best i have, and my first anvil so it should work. Any information is great. I didnt see any marking or distinctions anywhere on it either. The ruler for scale is 12 inches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 Looks like an English Peter Wright. Look at the side with the horn left for markings. They are forged wrought iron with a tool steel top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everything Mac Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 I'd say Peter Wright too. You'll need to clean all that paint off. Paint stripper and a wire wheel on an angle grinder will do it. The rebound is probably being reduced by the paint imo. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matei campan Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 if your anvil face is painted, there are chances that your tested rebound isn't great. remove the paint with some paint stripper and the rust if it's thick, and then you'll have a more accurate rebound test. when I first saw my last anvil at the flea market (a Trenton ?) and checked the rebound, it was awful, as on a plain cast iron anvil. but the anvil was painted and under the paint was quiet rusted, so I expected to be like this and this doesn't discourage me to buy it. after removing paint and rust, the rebound is ~ 80%, before it was something like 20%. so, that's a nice Christmas present! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notownkid Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 Down right amazing what Santa can lug down a chimney! Looks great esp. as said above clean the paint off and things will improve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDarkNebulah Posted December 27, 2015 Author Share Posted December 27, 2015 Thanks for the help guys. Ill clean off that paint soon and get back to you guys on the rebound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelawareHammer Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 If you decide to weld the edges (you probably should) preheat the surface to 200 degrees for the best results and easy way to tell is to put some water on it and when it boils then it's up to temperature. That's just what I've seen people do and it works fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everything Mac Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Those edges are fine leave them alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 The only thing I would do to those edges would be to smooth them into various radii with a sander. Welding can cause more issues than leaving them alone. Also, do not get all grinder happy with the top. The top plates are not that thick to begin with, so use it as is for now. If after a year you still want a smoother top you can research the proper methods to make it so. For now, make a separate smooth plate that will straddle the top, or fit in the hardy if the current surface is affecting the workpiece finish in a detrimental way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Welcome aboard Deleware Hammer, 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. About your advice, would you care to tell us about your expertise rebuilding anvils? Most of us who have used anvils for a few decades and rebuilt a few recommend NOT welding on an anvil with that little edge damage. Most of us have witnessed the damage and outright ruin applied by knowledgeable professional welders to minimally damaged anvils. We're all more than interested in learning how to improve an anvil's face while minimizing damage. Please fill us in. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausfire Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Nice present, mate. It will serve you well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDarkNebulah Posted December 28, 2015 Author Share Posted December 28, 2015 Thanks for the help guys. I stripped the paint from the top and cleaned off most of the rust. That made a huge difference. I dont see any marking on the anvil at all though. What makes you guys think its a Peter wright anvil? Im not trying to be doubtful, im just curious since I'm new to this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan the blacksmith Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 I thought it was a peter wright, because of the following reasons: overall shape, The hundred weights stamped on the sides(means it is English), handling holes(means its a forged anvil), and the ledges at the feet. This is what I mean by ledges on the feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everything Mac Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 The feet are a big indicator. That small rectangular hole in the centre of the feet is a good indication as well. The stamp will be on the same side as the numbers. Cheers Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDarkNebulah Posted December 28, 2015 Author Share Posted December 28, 2015 Thank you all for the help. Am i blind, becuase i cant seem to find any marking anywhere, no numbers or stamped things or anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frozenforge Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 With the horn facing right you can see 3 numbers at the waist a 1 then another 1 and an 8, they are spread out and are the hundred weight system. (1x112lb)+(1x28lb)+8lb = 148lb. Just above the numbers you can see some writing which probably says PETER WRIGHT PATENT Its not uncommon for the stampings to have been obliterated over time due to using the side and some stampings were not very deep to begin with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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