JT Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 I bought this 240 lb. Soderfors Paragon Anvil today.. I don't have it in my possession yet, I should have it in about a week then I will thoroughly clean it and post more photos of it.. I think I got a good deal on it at $2.83 a pound.. does anyone have any idea what year it may have been made ?? thanks, JT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lionel h Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 Can't help you on the year , but sure is pretty, needs a good hammering on ! Have fun, when she comes in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT Posted October 23, 2016 Author Share Posted October 23, 2016 thanks Lionel h, all I know about these anvils is what I've read on here.. I don't remember anything on aging them.. JT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatfudd Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 I saw that one on ebay- very nice and a really good price. Nice score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT Posted October 23, 2016 Author Share Posted October 23, 2016 thank you Fatfudd ! I was watching it , and after reading as much as I could about these anvils, and mostly very good comments about them I was a little surprised at what the final price ended up at.. kinda made me wonder if I was missing something about it.. JT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 I think I hate you JT! . . . Okay, I have the worst of the anvil envy out of my system now. That is one SWEET DEAL! Who cares how old it is you scored a Soderfors for less than $3.00/lb! I don't even see anything to clean up from the pics just put her to work. If you rub the sides with chalk or similar then wipe it off lightly any stamped marks will show better especially if you take the pic with oblique lighting. if it's date marked they stamped it in the side. Just be prepared to work on one of if not THE finest anvil's made. What a DEAL! Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT Posted October 23, 2016 Author Share Posted October 23, 2016 thank you for the most part Frosty !! LOL it really doesn't matter on the age, just curious... I will look closer and try the chalk once I get it home... I was a little surprised that it wasn't getting the bids like I thought it was going to get... but it worked out in my favor.. JT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Coke Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 Greetings JT, . Ya mean your going to hit it with a hammer? An anvil of that quality belongs in a bank safety box. I have a very large one at my bank and will store it for you at no charge., I see your from Michigan so I will give you a loaner to work on., Nice score.. Forge on and make beautiful things Jim / From Lake City and Cadillac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubalcain2 Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 that just might be the best anvil you will ever forge on. prepare to have your hammer fly out of your hands and through the roof when u hit it. soderfors have some REBOUND. i have a 160 lb soderfors and the only thing better would be a 260 lb soderfors. congrats on a beautiful anvil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT Posted October 23, 2016 Author Share Posted October 23, 2016 12 hours ago, Jim Coke said: Greetings JT, . Ya mean your going to hit it with a hammer? An anvil of that quality belongs in a bank safety box. I have a very large one at my bank and will store it for you at no charge., I see your from Michigan so I will give you a loaner to work on., Nice score.. Forge on and make beautiful things Jim / From Lake City and Cadillac Thank you Jim Coke !! I'll have to think on that one for awhile !! lol I see your in Cadillac, I'm down in Saginaw... JT 10 hours ago, Tubalcain2 said: that just might be the best anvil you will ever forge on. prepare to have your hammer fly out of your hands and through the roof when u hit it. soderfors have some REBOUND. i have a 160 lb soderfors and the only thing better would be a 260 lb soderfors. congrats on a beautiful anvil. Thank you Tubalcain2 !! and for the warning about the REBOUND !! maybe I should try my first time outdoors so I don't put a hole in my roof !! lol JT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT Posted October 26, 2016 Author Share Posted October 26, 2016 here's a update on my 240 lb. Soderfors Paragon readied for shipment on a 38"x38" pallet !! should have it on Halloween !! JT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frozenforge Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Zipties! Yikes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT Posted October 26, 2016 Author Share Posted October 26, 2016 3 minutes ago, Frozenforge said: Zipties! Yikes! that's what I was thinking as well !! it doesn't have far to go... I tried to tell him to tie strap it down not ziptie it down.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notownkid Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 hope it is well insured that could go astray. Very nice find and purchase, age ?? most likely qualifies for AARP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT Posted October 26, 2016 Author Share Posted October 26, 2016 15 minutes ago, notownkid said: hope it is well insured that could go astray. Very nice find and purchase, age ?? most likely qualifies for AARP! Hi I don't know the age of it.. and I have contacted him again asking him to add some tie down straps to hold it better to the pallet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT Posted October 27, 2016 Author Share Posted October 27, 2016 update again, he added some tie down straps ... hopefully it should hold it better...JT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunslinger Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 If either of you north MI boys can get to the Traverse City area this Trenton is listed for sale for $300. I'm down in the Thumb and can't make the trip any time soon. Darn shame too, looks nice. Not sure of weight but it isn't tiny at 28" long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-1ToolSteel Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Craigslist? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunslinger Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Yup, North MI CL, says Frankfort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-1ToolSteel Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Can't find it. What does the title say? Maybe it just sold.:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunslinger Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Sent you the link. I can't wait for the day a deal like that finds me close by. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausfire Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 That is a thing of great beauty. And what a deal! You guys don't know how lucky you are! Or maybe you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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