JMarsh Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Hello to all and thanks in advance, I feel like I purchased an #80 HB......am I right? I do not own the Anvil book, but I am purchasing it next! Thanks again for looking....using flour where the words are didn't work as good as on the Id # and weight. So that is why I ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Use flour or soapstone to fill in the markings. Then lightly brush the flour, soapstone etc off leaving the material just in the markings. Use a strong light from a low angle, from the side, to highlight the markings. You may find shining the light from different directions ( N, S, E, W, etc) will bring out different details. You can also do a pencil rubbing with paper, of the area in question. If in doubt, do both. Sometimes one method will revel things the other method misses. Yes, charcoal from the forge will work instead of a pencil. (grin) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMarsh Posted July 23, 2017 Author Share Posted July 23, 2017 That is why I LOVE this site!!!! I will try pencil now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcusb Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Thats a late HB no doubt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMarsh Posted July 23, 2017 Author Share Posted July 23, 2017 Marcusb.....that was what I was hoping to hear....hopfully when book shows up I can date it....first good antique show score I have ever made! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 You do not need a book to "date" the anvil. Just hug it gently, maybe a little wire brush massage, and caress it's face with hot metal. Maybe a rub down with light oil when you finish. Do not be concerned if the anvil is a bit older than you are, it should still provide a lifetime of service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 If you caress the anvils face with hot metal, treat it lovingly and listen very carefully, it will pass on to you the secrets of working metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMarsh Posted July 23, 2017 Author Share Posted July 23, 2017 I 100% agree, I bought it for use, but I love to know the history and story of the tools..... one of those if they could talk things. Older tools make me happy, down in the very tiny, deepest part of my heart that cares about such things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 It is not a *date* but a working relationship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will W. Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 33 minutes ago, Glenn said: It is not a *date* but a working relationship. A *symbiotic* working relationship, at that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisPTF Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 That Hay Budden serial number would put it at the year 1921 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMarsh Posted July 23, 2017 Author Share Posted July 23, 2017 This is the best sight on web!!!!! Used anvil as soon as I got home to make horse shoe nail hook for Wife's antique window to hang on wall.....couldn't be happier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Looks like a Hay Budden with the welded on solid steel top to me. I have one and love it. Great find. Use it in good health and congrats.Great condition! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMarsh Posted August 25, 2017 Author Share Posted August 25, 2017 Finally wire wheeled and am pleased with results !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Forget the dusting and pencil rubbings, After being cleaned up, the brand on your anvil is written in braille. (grin) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Now rub it down with boiled linseed oil and it will darken a little and last for decades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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