July 23, 20178 yr 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.
July 23, 20178 yr 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)
July 23, 20178 yr Author 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!
July 23, 20178 yr 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.
July 23, 20178 yr 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.
July 23, 20178 yr Author 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
July 23, 20178 yr 33 minutes ago, Glenn said: It is not a *date* but a working relationship. A *symbiotic* working relationship, at that!
July 23, 20178 yr Author 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
July 24, 20178 yr 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!
August 25, 20178 yr Forget the dusting and pencil rubbings, After being cleaned up, the brand on your anvil is written in braille. (grin)
August 26, 20178 yr Now rub it down with boiled linseed oil and it will darken a little and last for decades.
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