Tacoma1218 Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Just bought this Trenton anvil I think the numbers read 145. I’m assuming that’s the weight? But the other markings has a number reading A174081 would appreciate it if anyone can tell me when and or where it was made and perhaps a little history of the anvil by knowledge of the markings and strikes. It appears that someone attempted to restore it but it still appears as if it was abused. Would appreciate any help. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frozenforge Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Made in Columbus Ohio 1919. I dont see any areas where repairs were done. It has some chipped edges but is very usable as is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Special Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 That poor baby... Lot of life left, but ouch. The edges and that horn... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tacoma1218 Posted January 11, 2018 Author Share Posted January 11, 2018 7 minutes ago, Frozenforge said: Made in Columbus Ohio 1919. I dont see any areas where repairs were done. It has some chipped edges but is very usable as is! Thank you very much Frozen. I appreciate your time! Yes! The horn is in terrible shape! I plan on repairing it soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 WHY? If you need a sharper point make a hardy tool with one! Blunt nosed anvils sure feel a lot better when you are moving fast with hot iron and accidentally run into them (and may be a reason many show evidence of being hammered on...) A whole lot easier to make an anvil worse trying to "repair" it than to improve it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tacoma1218 Posted January 11, 2018 Author Share Posted January 11, 2018 That’s a very good point about the horn. I was talking more about making the edges a bit straighter. I’m very new to this, haven’t even built my forge yet. But am eager to get going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 We generally suggest you use your anvil for at least a year before you make any changes to it. What you may think is an ugly blemish now may turn out to be a great swage or texturing tool after using it a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tacoma1218 Posted January 11, 2018 Author Share Posted January 11, 2018 Very good advice. Going to take your word for it now. Thanks a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Before you make any repairs or modification to an anvil, use it for a year (2000 hours). Get to know each other. You can always make changes later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.