Glenn Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 This anvil came from western Pa where it was used in the mines. Then it used by a blacksmith that made and repaired fences and gates for the local cemetery's. It was then placed between a garage door and outside stairs to a house and a dog tied to it. I can only guess that the dog was in charge of protecting the garage, the house, AND the anvil. Who is the manufacture? Can you provide any history of the manufacture? Should the face of the anvil be repaired? Should the missing edge of the anvil be repaired? Should the mushed edges be repaired? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nett Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 The heck with the anvil, I covet that acorn table. Seriously, what's the story behind it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted June 5, 2008 Author Share Posted June 5, 2008 Acorn? I thought it was an anvil stand (grin). Drove a '78 Chevy most of a day (one way) to pick up the acorn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nett Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 You just picked it up? I'm impressed, I would think some engineering would be involved in moving those things. Did the front wheels come off the ground, or is this '78 Chevy another story? Don't hold back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayco Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 As far as the anvil is concerned, I'd probably sand/smooth the face. From the pics, it looks as though that wouldn't be too hard to do. Might take a lot of welding/ grinding to repair the edges. You could always dedicate this anvil to hardy tools and set it beside your 'main' anvil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnr Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 It's A Wilkinson, Queens Dudly England The crossed ovals are the trade,mark , most were six piece wrought iron bodies, and a two or three piece steel face plate. I have one that's a fantastic tool! Like all Mousehole types the horn and heel can be weak spots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted June 5, 2008 Author Share Posted June 5, 2008 Thank you Finnr. Nett, the acorn story, it followed me home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Pook Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I'd smooth the sharpness off the bad edge and just use it. Plenty of other good corners when a sharper edge is need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrynjr Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I think I would try using it as is and see how much an issue the wrinkled face and damaged corner really are before commiting to any repairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Thank you Finnr. Nett, the acorn story, it followed me home That was quite the score Glenn! Is that another platen table I see in the background? Wish I had neighbors like that. Unless you need it, I'd leave the anvil alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted June 5, 2008 Author Share Posted June 5, 2008 Like any tool, the anvil will be put to use before it is cleaned up or altered in any way. I am sure the anvil has had a rough life but it still has a LOT of life left in it. There is still a lot of usable hammering space available on the anvil and those *beauty marks* may come in handy for something. Thank you for the replies, keep them coming. Frosty, that stack in the background of the photo is just pallets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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