Ruger1v Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Hi all. This is my first post so let me say hi and thanks for any feedback. I'm starting to collect things to have at it with forging some knives. I have the chance to trade a Wilton bullet vise for this anvil and would like to know anyone's thoughts. The pic of the anvil and vise are attached. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-1ToolSteel Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 The anvil is a 100 lb Fisher. They are decent anvils. That one also appears to be in pretty good shape. You would probably be better off selling the vise and buying an anvil though. To me your vise is worth more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 A 9450 is only a 4.5" vise. The anvil cleaned up is around $300 today. But the face does look a little rough, you would have to take a closer look at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruger1v Posted February 8, 2017 Author Share Posted February 8, 2017 I had some offers up to $300 for the vise. Around my area the anvils are fetching $5 lb. I going to have to think. Wish it would been a homerun for the trade. Thanks for input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Martin Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 A $300 vise for a $500 anvil sounds good to me, IF the anvil is really worth $500. So the question is, is the anvil worth the $300 vise to YOU? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruger1v Posted February 8, 2017 Author Share Posted February 8, 2017 That's a good point. Not sure what the anvil is actually worth but I do have a bunch of vises that just sit on the floor and look pretty. I don't have an anvil. My other option is to be patient and wait for one in better condition. I hate not know about somthing. Killin me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 I once traded a cadet vise in rougher condition for a 165# anvil by Hey Budden, IIRC, in nicer condition. Can you get any other blacksmithing tools added to it as boot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruger1v Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 No other tools. I'm gettin the vibe I should pass on the trade and hold out. Or find a barn find for good price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc1 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Is trade the only option? What's the asking price for the anvil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruger1v Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 I'm gonna talk to the guy tommorrow. Basically gonna say I will have to pass on the trade since the anvil is a bit rougher than I'm looking for and the cost to get it where I want makes trading for it to costly. I will ask what cash he wants for it. Any suggestions on what is reasonableness max price to pay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc1 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Supply and demand in your area. If you say $5 a pound, then pay $3 a pound and you are good. You can sell you vice for $300 and you are still some $100 in front ... I can't believe I am saying this ... just buy the anvil and keep the vice and keep on looking for more anvils. Stop when you have 23 anvils Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruger1v Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 So I did the trade but modified a bit. Traded the Wilton to him for the anvil + $50 + old Parker vise. I will do a refurb on the Parker and use it to get some smith tools. The face is 12" and anvil 21" overall length. It sits 10.5 " high. 100lbs. I hit the anvil with a wire brush and rubbed some oil on it. I just did a quick clean. Here are some pics. The face surface was in better condition than I thought. It was years of dirt on top. It does have chips on edges of plate but still enough edge to work with. Thanks everyone for your input. I was able to get more out of the deal. It is appreciated the community coming through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Glad to hear it worked out so well. Can we get a pic of the Parker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lionel h Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 That's a good looker congrats on the acquisition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Nice 100 lb FISHER. For more information and photos on Fisher anvils, go to "Fisher & Norris Factory Museum Page" on FB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruger1v Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share Posted February 10, 2017 Thanks. Have the Parker at my buddy's house in our electrolysis tank. I will update some pics later. So after some more searching I found out that people trying to sell anvils at $5 a pound. but they are not always selling. It was hard to give up the vise but after a little time I am glad I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisPTF Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 You did a nice job on the cleanup, looks entirely different! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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