AggieBlacksmith Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 Howdy folks, been looking for an anvil and I MIGHT have hit the jackpot. This guy says he has a Lewis anvil (doesn't sound like he know's exactly what he's got), and he's selling it for $1 per lb. I need some better pictures, but from the ones below, can y'all tell if it's too pitted/chipped on the top to be worth the buy? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-1ToolSteel Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 It's an old English anvil. Looks like it has some significant chipping on one side, but If it passes the ring and rebound tests, I'd say it's probably in good enough shape for $1/lb to still be a good deal. Doesn't really look like a 350lber to me, but my eyes could be playing tricks... Snatch in up good and quick, if it is for sale on a public site and you have done the research to know you want it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 Is the weight stamping 3 0 14 if so then 336 + 14 == 350; check ring and rebound and if they pass snatch it! (offer $300 first...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AggieBlacksmith Posted June 12, 2018 Author Share Posted June 12, 2018 Will do, I'll check the weight. Could you give me the quick rundown on the ring/rebound test? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 when unconstrained that style of anvil should have a clear TING when tapped with a hard faced hammer. It should also pop that hammer back up at you. A dull sound or even worse a buzz means there is a crack in the anvil. A less than peppy rebound can mean that the anvil has lost it's temper sometime in it's history. The ball bearing test is a more objective test of the rebound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jclonts82 Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 here is an over-scientifically set of rebound tests: basically measuring what percentage a ball bearing (hardened steel ball) will bounce back. check all over the face, not just one spot https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ne7n_nnqko https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WGgo1ldhu4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuhhYdA9EyQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AggieBlacksmith Posted June 13, 2018 Author Share Posted June 13, 2018 Thanks all, I bought! It's a 250 Lewis anvil (if any of yall have heard of that brand). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-1ToolSteel Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Sweet! Interesting markings. I would have assumed that "LEWIS" was stamped in at a later date, except for the fact that the letters are so bold (instead of thin and shallow). Appears to say: Warranted, Best, Tredin below. I thought I recognized those markings from a recent thread... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 At $1.40 a pound you still did well. I hope you have read enough threads to know any milling/grinding on the hard face will hurt the anvil. A good wire wheeling, coating of BLO and hot steel hammered on it is all that's needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AggieBlacksmith Posted June 13, 2018 Author Share Posted June 13, 2018 Thanks! I'm happy with it. I've started to wire wheel it and it's bringing the life back already. As far as the BLO, does the anvil need to be heated at all for it to dry and not be sticky or literally just dab and wipe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 No need to heat it. I just wipe it on with a rag. 52 minutes ago, AggieBlacksmith said: As far as the BLO, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAG Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Mr. Dragon is right as usual. But if you, (Mr. Aggie), are worried about residual moisture try this hack (truc). Wipe the anvil with some alcohol. Rubbing or denatured ethanol will work just fine. Alcohol-water mixtures evaporate much faster than water alone. This alcohol trick works really for intricate objects, that have hard to reach spaces. Tools Like a fine file etc. where moisture can linger in tight spaces. Regards to all the gang, SLAG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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