Forging Carver Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 So here is the anvil that is at my hardware store. Some of you guys might remember me saying that I could not figure out how I would get the thing out, well I was dumb and didn't release it is on the floor on the upstairs. So anyways, anyone have an idea what kind of anvil this is? I was not sure if it was a farriers anvil becuase of how large the overhang was by the hardy. It is in pretty darn good shape. Sorry I do not have more detailed pictures, but I forgot my phone at my house. The only thing that concerns me is that heel that it would be a weak point. let me know what you guys think about it. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natenaaron Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 No picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forging Carver Posted January 12, 2016 Author Share Posted January 12, 2016 Lol the whole point was the picture. Here ya are: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatfudd Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 we can't even begin to guess what kind of anvil it is until you can provide more pictures. Sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSW Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Nice looking anvil. I have always liked those long graceful anvils like Trentons personally for some reason, so that one really appeals to me. That's as opposed to some that are more blocky like my Badger. It's an aesthetic thing more than anything. Sort of like how some guys like thin women vs ones with more meat on their bones. I certainly wouldn't choose to do sledge work over the heel on that anvil, but I wouldn't hesitate to do most forging on that anvil. Hard to get a good feel for size in that pict, but it looks like it's at least 150 lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 What does the bottom look like? I'm guessing it was made in Columbus OH... Doesn't have the clip or double pritchels so probably not a farrier's anvil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forging Carver Posted January 13, 2016 Author Share Posted January 13, 2016 Alright thanks for the help. DSW I agree with you on that. I like the looks much more than my blocky fisher. Some time this week I will go and check the rebound and take some more pictures. As long as the rebound is good and it isn't cast, I will ask if he will sell it. My dad knows the hardware store owner and I he knows me so I think he will sell. I will keep you guys posted some time again this week. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matto Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 By the pic it is not cast and I am with DSW very Trentonish looks pretty good from the pic but instead of a thousand words I have a thousand questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forging Carver Posted January 13, 2016 Author Share Posted January 13, 2016 Yeah I am fairly sure it is not cast either becuase I was moving and it hit an old metal tool and made a faint ring. I am still gonna check the rebound though to make sure there are no cracks in the core, but it looks like the thing was barely used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 I don't understand; cast steel anvils have pretty much the loudest rings out there! Cast does not mean cast iron or cast steel you need the noun to go with it. Note too that later Trentons and A&H had cast mild steel bases that were welded to the top sections Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forging Carver Posted January 13, 2016 Author Share Posted January 13, 2016 Oh ok, I thought cast was just what most guys use for cast iron. I will look and see if there is a line where there is a separation from a color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 The devil is in the details! I wouldn't pay you a penny a pound for a cast iron anvil; yet a Swedish cast steel anvil will go for over US$3 a pound easy if it's in good condition. I still buy warranted cast steel tools when I find them at the fleamarket for the history of the process in Europe! (see: Benjamin Huntsman or Crucible Steel in wiki...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Stop by some time and I'll let you take a rap on my cast steel Soderfors. It'll make your ears ring through muffs AND plugs. That looks Trentonish to me too but I'm far from an expert, heck I'm not even good at eyeball IDing anvils. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Oh yeah; my bet is on a German Trenton with the hourglass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forging Carver Posted January 14, 2016 Author Share Posted January 14, 2016 ok thank you for the help. I looked for any names but couldnt find it. I couldnt get a good look though becuase we were in a hurry. Maybe today I can go get some more details. Also, are the German Trentons or American Trentons bettter as far as quality and performance goes? Or are they equally good? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.