Mtbarn Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 I’m looking for information about my anvil; manufacturer, age, that sort of thing. I inherited it from my grandpa and never got around to asking him what he knew about it. The only stamped marks I can find are the two 2s under the horn. I would guess it weighs in the 300lb range. Thanks for taking the time to read my post. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Welcome aboard Matt, glad to have you. Pretty nice looking anvil, a little damage, worst is what appears to be a torch cut on the heal but mostly just honest wear. She's got a couple more generations in her at least. If you lay a ruler or tape measure on it so we can judge the size or post the dimensions some of the guys are pretty good at estimating anvil weight. Myself I suggest bringing the bathroom scale out and getting someone to help you put it on, gently. . . for the SCALE'S sake of course. Have you done a rebound test to check the face plate's hardness condition? Sometimes fires or idiots with torches can run the hardness out of the face. Are you planning on putting her to work? She'd be a sweet shop anvil, not so much fun as a portable but maybe a manly MAN blacksmith wouldn't mind packing it around. I leave that kind of thing to the young bucks. Did you inherit any other of his tools? Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtbarn Posted April 30, 2018 Author Share Posted April 30, 2018 Frosty, The rebound is good, nearly back up to the starting point. She’s loud too. I’ve been using it for a couple years now. Took some classes locally and have been forging 3 or 4 days a week. Not ready to quit my day job...yet. The smithing bug bit me hard. Included this time are pictures with the dimensions visible. I’m done hauling it around. Too hard on my back and tailgate. As for other tools; a small, beat up anvil, a big vise and assorted chisels, punches and a few hammers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Now all we need do is wait for one of the guys who is good at anvil weights from dimensions to take a look see and do his thing. I'd leave it be too, tailgates can only take so much you know. Heavy things is why I grabbed an engine hoist for really cheap at a yard sale a few years ago. No teenagers around to do the heavy lifting? I have to borrow them if I need them though I'm not sure if it's cheaper hiring a strong back or feeding a teenager lunch. Yeah, the bug's got you good but that's okay, it's a good addiction, honest. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Why many folks have a "travel anvil" around the 100 pound range. My 91# A&H has more hours working hot metal on it than my 468 Fisher shop anvil as I get to forge all day when I teach or do demo's when I'm at home there is always stuff I should be doing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatfudd Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 It Looks like a 1st variation of the Hay Budden anvils. The 2"s under the horn are the giveaway as to the maker. As to weight you are correct at about 300 lbs based on dimensions. Its probably made pre-1908 but the only way to know for sure is to see if there is a serial number on the front foot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtbarn Posted May 2, 2018 Author Share Posted May 2, 2018 Fatfudd, thanks for the info. I took a wire brush to the front foot and sure enough, numbers! Looks like 18152 or could be 13152. I suppose it could be some other numbers. The only real clear numbers are the 5 and the 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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