Savage06 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 I am a new member. Just acquired this anvil and would like to know something about it. It weighs about 100 lbs. The logo is stamped in, not raised. Also has a large number " 8" on the front. It is rusty and logo beaten up pretty badly, but the top is flat, has 3/4 Hardy hole and about a 3/8 or so other hole. Any help is appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Black Frog Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Southern Crescent anvil, it is not a stamped brand, it was raised at one time during the casting process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlblohm Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 It looks like a Vulcan with a fisher top...definetly a southern cresent anvil! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage06 Posted June 13, 2018 Author Share Posted June 13, 2018 Is it any good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 It's good if it passes the ring & rebound test. The "other hole" is the pitcheral hole for punching and additional tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage06 Posted June 17, 2018 Author Share Posted June 17, 2018 Thanks for the feed back guys. Now for another question. I have read a lot about the bearing drop for rebound test. What I have not been able to do is find a 1 inch or even a 3/4 inch ball bearing to use for the test. Where do you get these at? I have checked at scrap metal places and industrial supply houses. ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 A 3/8" -1/2" bearing is fine. I get mine from old bearings out of electric motors or machinery I maintain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 A friend gave me two 1/2in ball bearings, he bought ten off ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlblohm Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 I pulled all of mine out of large flange bearings. I was at the scrap yard the other day and found all kinds of bearings. Look for something like this the bigger the better. If you find one like this or similar the bearing will spin out of the housing and you then cut the outer race to get to the "ball bearings". If you find one post a picture and we will walk you through getting the balls. I have thought of making a video showing different common bearings and how to get the balls out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanglediver Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 I tried a needle bearing, but got a negative percentage. (So, then i googled it.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlblohm Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 I got a bearing just like the one in the picture today from the junk yard and i will take it apart and take pictures of how to get the balls out tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage06 Posted June 22, 2018 Author Share Posted June 22, 2018 WiFi has been down. Couldn't reply. Thanks for all of the comments. I went on Ebay, as someone suggested, and ordered some Monday. They came in today, 1/2,3/4, 7/8,and a 1 inch for about $5.00, with free shipping. Not free, but I have them now. My Fisher and the other one rebounds right at 8" from a 10" drop. Good enough for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlblohm Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 80% is a good rebound! Im still going to start a topic about finding ball bearings in a junk yard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanglediver Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 First, I'ld have to find a junkyard (scrapyard). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Or any of the hundreds of other places that have them and would be easier to access in your location---like equipment repair shops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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