HammerHeart Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 I called my local pawn shop and talked to a guy about an anvil he had, he didn't really give me any details other than that it was a arm and hammer, so I knew right away I had to go check it out. Turns out it was a 140 pounder and he told me 250$ and it's yours. So I got it out of the pawn shop and brought it home. It seems like the previous owner made some additions, or it was abuse, I'm not really sure. I appreciate the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Do you have better pics of the face? Especially the slot behind the step and the two angled "features?" coming off the hardy hole's corners. Some marks are wear marks others are intentional features to do specific jobs. Have you done a rebound test? Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Geist Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Looks like a horseshoer got a hold of it and did some unnecessary mods. Thankfully they didn't weld on any turning cams At least is still in good shape and very useable. George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Looks like its still a great user. Nice score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammerHeart Posted August 19, 2018 Author Share Posted August 19, 2018 I haven't done a rebound test yet but I will definitely let you all know when I do. And the slots I'm very unsure about. 2 hours ago, Frosty said: Do you have better pics of the face? Especially the slot behind the step and the two angled "features?" coming off the hardy hole's corners. Some marks are wear marks others are intentional features to do specific jobs. Have you done a rebound test? Frosty The Lucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Hammer Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 I believe the arm and hammers were made by Trenton. Let us know what the results of the ball bearing rebound test are. The rebound test lets us know how hard the face is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatfudd Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 2 hours ago, MC Hammer said: I believe the arm and hammers were made by Trenton. Let us know what the results of the ball bearing rebound test are. The rebound test lets us know how hard the face is. MC I'm afraid they were made by Arm and Hammer a Competitor to Trenton. To be clear Arm and Hammer anvils were made by Columbus anvil and forging Co. and Trenton anvils were made by Columbus Forge and Iron Co. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Hammer Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Thanks for the correction Fatfudd. I should have just grabbed AIA and checked. I knew someone would know for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 They were both situated in Columbus, OH and at times shared anvil bases according to Postman; so perhaps friendly competitors? Very usable anvil at a nice weight and price. I would use it as is for a long while before making any of your own changes to it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammerHeart Posted August 21, 2018 Author Share Posted August 21, 2018 Thanks everyone the info is great. I was always curious about the Trenton/Arm and Hammer thing. I love learning about anvil's and the history. But in the end how much use and the quality is what matters most to me. I'm happy about a good anvil in my shop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoMike Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 My Arm and Hammer has similar steam hammer marks under the heel I always thought that the Arm and Hammer and Trentons looked so close to one another that they were related. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Sharing the same town and forging them freehand with the steam hammers; I'd suspect that some of the workers migrated between the various shops. They did like the elongated horn and heel style that I find very nice for ornamental work. (My 91# A&H has a heel you could almost shave with; it generally sits right next to my 469# Fisher which has a heel thicker than some anvil faces are wide...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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