January 14, 201610 yr I am just starting out and I am looking for an anvil in the 100 lb to 200 lb range in the Huntsville, Alabama area
January 14, 201610 yr A little searching on this site will give you a ton of ideas on what you can use for an anvil other then the common London pattern anvil to start out on untill you can find what you "want". don't waste time you could spend learning the trade in looking for the Common looking anvil. there are many things that could serve the purpose. This is actually a VERY common statement. think outside the box and eventually you will find a London pattern anvil if that's what you want.
January 14, 201610 yr Author I have a piece of railroad track i got from Steve Williamson when i went to take some blacksmith lessons and it has worked for me for a little while and i am trying to find a good anvil. Thanks for the info though
January 14, 201610 yr ok. it's just a shame and it is a common misconception that you need a london pattern to start out. I was one of em that's why i mention it. Glad your working at it now and goodluck.
January 14, 201610 yr Tate: If you put your general location in the header you might be surprised how many of the IFI gang live within visiting distance and I'll bet some have extra anvils or know where one is. If you beat hot iron / steel on it it's an anvil. Period. The London pattern anvil is a pretty recent pattern and certainly not the only one around. some of the finest work in the world is done on a plain steel block. Frosty The Lucky.
January 14, 201610 yr I found a great huge slab of steel at a local salvage yard. It's not an ASO but great for beginning. 300lb for 10 bucks
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