kander54 Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 I recently purchased an ACME anvil, I believe it is 99 pounds since it has 99 stamped under the ACME, am not sure if it is a Trenton or Hay Budden. I have several photos. Also am a newbie so what would be a beginners size hammer to use on a 99 lb anvil. Also would anyone have an idea about when it was made? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargos Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Nice, I just found one myself today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-1ToolSteel Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Your anvil was made by Hay Budden in 1906. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-1ToolSteel Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 A good beginner hammer size is 2- 2 1/2 lbs. You can use a 4 lb hammer on a 99lb anvil as long as it is the HOT steel that you are hammering on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kander54 Posted February 13, 2017 Author Share Posted February 13, 2017 7 minutes ago, C-1ToolSteel said: A good beginner hammer size is 2- 2 1/2 lbs. You can use a 4 lb hammer on a 99lb anvil as long as it is the HOT steel that you are hammering on. Thanks for the information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Geist Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 May not be any formula carved in stone but a good rule of thumb is your anvil ought to be at least about 10x heavier than your heaviest hammer. George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kander54 Posted February 13, 2017 Author Share Posted February 13, 2017 Great information, I plan to take a wire brush to the paint on it. Any other suggestions cleaning it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-1ToolSteel Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Other than wire brushing and oil, leave it as is. Don't grind on it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Ling Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Best way to clean the anvil face, is to beat some HOT steel on it! Littleblacksmith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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