Brian Evans Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 I purchased this anvil today and I cannot find what the make of this anvil is. I am happy to have gotten it as I have been looking for one for several months. By my estimate I think it is around 200lbs with the chain and block. There are some letters that I can make out but none of it seems to correlate with any brands I have researched. Any help identifying this would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Geist Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 It's a Hay-Budden. Try to get the numbers off the base and somebody on here will tell you the year it was made Good score George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Evans Posted September 7, 2017 Author Share Posted September 7, 2017 Thanks for identifying it. I got it for 50$ from someone who wanted it gone. I will have to find that number Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Very awesome score! Good shape too. Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 8 minutes ago, Brian Evans said: Thanks for identifying it. I got it for 50$ from someone who wanted it gone. I will have to find that number Welcome to the forum. If you put your location in your profile you may be surprised how many of the gang are close to you and a lot of answers are location dependent. Now on the deal you got. Did you have to wear a mask when you picked it up? If I were you I would run right out and but a lottery ticket, getting that anvil for $50 is akin to winning the lottery. I'm green with envy too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Look on the front of the feet under the horn for numbers. It will be weight marked in pounds and DO NOT GRIND, MILL, OR WELD ON IT'S FACE! If you want it smoother and shinier all you need to do is to USE IT! Hammering hot steel on it will shine it right up! (You got a really really great deal on it!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Evans Posted September 7, 2017 Author Share Posted September 7, 2017 Yeah I just joined this forum haven't figured out everything to it yet. I mostly joined to get the answer to my question but seeing how active it is I have decided to stay. Seems like a great community. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-1ToolSteel Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Yep, total steal for 50 bucks! It's a pre 1908 Hay Budden with a faceplate. In sweet shape, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubalcain2 Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 yup. that is the kind of deal i dream of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Do you at least feel a LITTLE guilty? Not for scoring such a deal but for making all of us envy you so much? Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Evans Posted September 8, 2017 Author Share Posted September 8, 2017 3 hours ago, Frosty said: Do you at least feel a LITTLE guilty? Not for scoring such a deal but for making all of us envy you so much? Frosty The Lucky. I do feel a little guilty but considering I was using a smooth rock beforehand I don't feel too guilty 6 hours ago, Irondragon Forge & Clay said: Welcome to the forum. If you put your location in your profile you may be surprised how many of the gang are close to you and a lot of answers are location dependent. Now on the deal you got. Did you have to wear a mask when you picked it up? If I were you I would run right out and but a lottery ticket, getting that anvil for $50 is akin to winning the lottery. I'm green with envy too. No mask but I definitely know that this was one of those once in a lifetime deals. I read that Hays Budden are the "cadalac of anvils" I am curious as to why they are considered that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Evans Posted September 8, 2017 Author Share Posted September 8, 2017 21 hours ago, George Geist said: It's a Hay-Budden. Try to get the numbers off the base and somebody on here will tell you the year it was made Good score George I can't make out the numbers unfortunately, any help with this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the iron dwarf Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 some paint stripper will help and then try lighting it from different angles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 By the way, concrete is generally not considered a good material for an anvil base, as it tends to crumble, crack, and chip over time. If it's at a good height for you now, go ahead and use it, but be prepared to have to replace it fairly soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Evans Posted September 8, 2017 Author Share Posted September 8, 2017 1 hour ago, JHCC said: By the way, concrete is generally not considered a good material for an anvil base, as it tends to crumble, crack, and chip over time. If it's at a good height for you now, go ahead and use it, but be prepared to have to replace it fairly soon. It does seem to look like concrete but it is a painted piece of wood. Thanks for the tip though. I am not actually sure what height I should have. Is there a way to tell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Just now, Brian Evans said: It does seem to look like concrete but it is a painted piece of wood. Thanks for the tip though. Oh, yes; I can see that better in the last photo. Cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Evans Posted September 8, 2017 Author Share Posted September 8, 2017 2 hours ago, the iron dwarf said: some paint stripper will help and then try lighting it from different angles Should I try using acetone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the iron dwarf Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 acetone is ok for nail varnish but I think this was done with paint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 1 minute ago, Brian Evans said: I am not actually sure what height I should have. Is there a way to tell? Stand comfortably in your work boots. Make a fist. The top of the anvil should be between the knuckles of your fist and the line of your wrist. The lower height is better if you're going to have someone swinging a sledgehammer on a regular basis, and the higher is better for solo hand forging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Evans Posted September 8, 2017 Author Share Posted September 8, 2017 3 minutes ago, JHCC said: Stand comfortably in your work boots. Make a fist. The top of the anvil should be between the knuckles of your fist and the line of your wrist. The lower height is better if you're going to have someone swinging a sledgehammer on a regular basis, and the higher is better for solo hand forging. I'm mostly alone in my workshop so no sledgehammers. How high should it be, I am 6'2 and want to minimize back problems from this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the iron dwarf Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 light or heavy hammer? light or heavy work? get some thin ply or hardboard and put it on the anvil, stand comfortably and using your favorite hammer hit it, if you get an arc with the open side away from you it is too high open side towards you it is too low a circle and it is right for that stance with that hammer and your present ability but things can change. the first thing you do on a course at my place is to show us how badly you stand and hold a hammer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Evans Posted September 8, 2017 Author Share Posted September 8, 2017 29 minutes ago, the iron dwarf said: light or heavy hammer? light or heavy work? get some thin ply or hardboard and put it on the anvil, stand comfortably and using your favorite hammer hit it, if you get an arc with the open side away from you it is too high open side towards you it is too low a circle and it is right for that stance with that hammer and your present ability but things can change. the first thing you do on a course at my place is to show us how badly you stand and hold a hammer I shall do that, thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MastaStan Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 I spent a fair few hours on my anvil today and after an hour my back was killing me. (I do suffer with a bad back from years of building & labouring work) Ended up putting my weightlifting belt on. Back was fine from then on! Next time I shall be putting the belt on straight away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Geist Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 5 hours ago, Brian Evans said: I can't make out the numbers unfortunately, any help with this? Not too legible unfortunately. Wire brush it and clean it up best you can. Then rub talcum or baby powder into the numbers. That should help a lot. George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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