AFCrawford Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Hello all, I was wondering if I could get some thoughts on this little 25lb anvil (possibly ASO, I'll let you be the judges) I came across at a vintage market today. No markings/numbers on this at all, although there are those four bumps on the corners (photo 1). They almost look like rivets... I didn't have a bearing ball on me, so I'll have to head back this weekend sometime. Tried a rebound test with a 24oz ball peen which I had in the car. I wasn't thrilled with the rebound (less than 50%), but I'm wondering whether the weight ratio between the hammer and anvil would be throwing things off a bit there... Sound wise, I wouldn't say it had a super clear ring, but I'm honestly not entirely certain what I should be expecting as the few examples I have heard online seem to vary wildly. Similarly, I don't know what to expect in such a small anvil. Here are a few photos. I appreciate any thoughts you may have. He's asking $70. Just something to play around with and give to my 3 yr. old once he reaches a 'constructive whacking' stage. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 what do you wish to use it for holding the door open or setting rivets its fine, If you want to forge hammers I would pass, its way to tiny for any real smithing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFCrawford Posted March 16, 2018 Author Share Posted March 16, 2018 Well, my wife discovered weighted stuffed animal door-stops, so I'm set in that department. Thanks for the feedback! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Looks like a cast iron ASO to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 I can buy a 80 pound chunk of steel at my local scrapyard for $16 paying $70 for a cast iron ASO seems a huge step backward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc1 Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 I agree that it is just a decorative object. You couldn't attempt to use the horn even for small work without tipping the anvil over. I do have a small 12 kg anvil but it is a swedish kohswa with very nice ring and rebound that lives a quiet life and would probably be good for some of the grandkids. That one is not worth your effort I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles R. Stevens Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 I second TP get a block or even a sledge head, 20# can be had. Take a gander at the improvised anvil threads and the TPAAT threads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFCrawford Posted March 19, 2018 Author Share Posted March 19, 2018 Many thanks for all of your thoughts guys! Completely new to this, so still trying to familiarise myself with what's available. I found some RR track for a decent price, so planning to just start off with that. Hoping to customise it at some point (as I've seen in some older threads), but hopefully can get a forge together and get right into it this weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arftist Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Not an anvil. Good bookstop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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