DarthSpark Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Hey all, New to the site and I just got myself an anvil. I have been looking at forges and I'm a nub when it comes to where to start. I have read and read but I value people opinion more than anything since you guys all have experience. I guy is selling this near my area. Is it worth it? Or should I start with something else? What are your thoughts? Check the link https://york.craigslist.org/atq/6077312513.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubalcain2 Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 The pot does not seem to fit the table. if that is true you would need to cut the hole in the table to a proper shape/size. that could be tricky in a cast iron table. if it was all original, or at least if it had the right pieces, that would be a good price assuming the blower works well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthSpark Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 Thanks for the help Tublelcain2. I'm looking for opinions because I'm still new and it's over 2 hours away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Looks like it was made for use with a heavily clayed layer or a layer of firebrick turned on the flat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Well if it isn't fully functional then you would have to put a bunch of time and possibly money into it. He didn't say if or how well the blower works. The fire pot looks like it isn't seated because the bracket that holds the blower to the table is off and the weight of it is leaning the whole assembly. You need some more info and more thorough pictures to see the actual condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthSpark Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 Thanks for all the help/suggestions. I'm trying to get a hold of the guy to ask for more info and more close up photos so I can crack..etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 If it were me, in my area, I would offer him $300 unless the blower works well, then $350 would be a good price even though it needs some work. If he sends more pictures look for any cracks in the table or ask him about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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