Glenn Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Ever notice the anvil top surface when watching blacksmithing videos? When you look at the top surface (face) of an anvil that has been used, it is always down to the bare metal and shines from the hot iron being beat on the surface. There is always some scale around the feet of the anvil. So, why then do we see anvil faces in videos that are rusty, or have only a small area of bare metal and shine? Why then do we see very little scale at the base of the anvil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1forgeur Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Well, I have 2 anvils. They both get used about the same amount. One is a lakeside which should be a HB or a Trenton with the top plate welded on.(I never did much research on it) The other is my Uncles's that he told me to use and it is a Peter Wright. The Lakeside always shines right up and the Peter Wright does to some extent but not like the other one. As the PW is a heavier anvil, I use it mostly for heavy hammering. Different anvils made from different metals. Rust equals no time to forge, for me that is. The more scale there is means I've actually been able to do something I really enjoy doing!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 When you see an anvil with a bright shiny face and it's feet well covered with scale; you know it's a *happy* anvil getting fed a regular diet of hot steel and hammering! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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