Kerby Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Totally new to this, looking to grab an anvil for a nephew new to forging, can you tell me anything about this anvil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 Welcome to IFI, I always suggest reading this thread to get the best out of the forum. https://www.iforgeiron.com/topic/53873-read-this-first/ Do you have pictures of the other side? Many times there will be markings there that will lead to the maker. Without that the only thing I can say is it's a London pattern anvil, possibly cast iron. How much does it weigh? Where in the world is it located? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerby Posted September 12, 2018 Author Share Posted September 12, 2018 Thanks, no other pictures, it is coming up at an auction in my area (Arkansas) soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 If I remember right those are just cast iron ASO's not real working anvils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 That's what I was thinking too. The only way to tell would be to see it in person and do some test's. https://www.iforgeiron.com/topic/48369-anvils-a-beginner-buyers-guide/ Kerby you are in the NW chapter of The Blacksmith Organization of Arkansas, It wouldn't hurt for you & your nephew to attend some meetings. Visitors are always welcome. https://www.iforgeiron.com/forum/187-blacksmith-organization-of-arkansas/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerby Posted September 12, 2018 Author Share Posted September 12, 2018 Thanks, nephew in North Missouri, but I may come Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAG Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 Mr. Kirby, I suggest that you check out the Blacksmith Association of Missouri, (a.k.a. BAM). You can check out where they are meeting in Missouri. and advise your nephew. They hold most of their meetings in western and central Missouri. (and rarely in the Saint Louis area). Their website is a good resource for articles on the craft. SLAG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 2 hours ago, SLAG said: check out the Blacksmith Association of Missouri, (a.k.a. BAM) I second that. We make some of their meetings when close enough to us. Their web site is fantastic too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerby Posted September 13, 2018 Author Share Posted September 13, 2018 Sounds good, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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