Iulian Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Is this a good anvil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Looks good and old. What are the results of the rebound test? And where in the world are you located? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 The one on top, or the one on the bottom? What is the weight of the anvil and what are you going to use it to do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Welcome to IFI. Might I suggest reading this thread. It will help with getting the best out of the forum. https://www.iforgeiron.com/topic/53873-read-this-first/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 If it passes the ball bearing test AKA bounce test, rebound test, etc and passes the ring test then it's a good anvil if it doesn't then it isn't. If I post a picture of my pickup here can you tell me if the engine runs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iulian Posted May 18, 2018 Author Share Posted May 18, 2018 Hi. I m from Norway. I don't know much about anvils but I totally like the shape, "posture" of a good anvil. I run a lot into anvils on my way through west Europe. The one on the bottom is 270 kg. I have more, each one different . It is super cool that you answered me. Ill try to test the anvils as you said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Shoot I even answer myself when I'm talking to my self. We'd love to see some of your other anvils as a lot of us like the european styles and don't see many over here in the USA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iulian Posted May 18, 2018 Author Share Posted May 18, 2018 Some I have cleaned and found nothing written but numbers, some I didn’t. Usually have something on, that is hard to remove. The big ones though they look unused their faces are not perfect plane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 They do not need to be perfectly flat or polished to be used. Those all look like they would be great to work on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iulian Posted May 18, 2018 Author Share Posted May 18, 2018 Great news. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 I'm now suffering from anvil envy. You have a very fine lot in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou L Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 You have an excellent collection that anyone should be proud to own. Please start using them...or send one to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanglediver Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Ha, ha, ha! I like Lou's idea. Maybe I can start a "used anvil disposal service". It's too bad that people automatically consider an anvil as inferior due to face irregularities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedefiddle Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Good Morning, Lulian Contrary to what some people may tell you, it is easier to make something flat, if the anvil face is not flat. The material needs some place to be able to move too far, so when it springs back it is closer to flat. After you get those Anvils warmed up and shined (from using them), you will start to understand. Jewellers want a flat perfect surface, Blacksmiths don't need flat. Good Hammer control to learn how hard to hit comes as well with lots of mistakes (learning mistakes are not mistakes). Not learning from your mistakes is the REAL Problem. Your tools are talking to you in their language, LISTEN TO THEM!! If you do not pay attention to what they are saying, they will hurt you. Enjoy the new Family!! Soon you will have Names for them Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iulian Posted May 19, 2018 Author Share Posted May 19, 2018 I too, like Lou’s idea.I’ve seen the prices you have for European anvils are not reasonable. We should start that “ fair anvil disposal service”, shouldn’t we? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iulian Posted May 20, 2018 Author Share Posted May 20, 2018 Thank you so much for taking the time to write what you wrote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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