There’s a little old welding shop in town and the guy has got a great anvil the needs to be in my shop. I’ve been trying for years to buy it and he won’t do it. I’ve even offered cash and a smaller replacement anvil, he doesn’t do any forging. I’ve tried to get better pictures but the guy is a little squirrelly about that. All I’ve got is the one. Maybe in a year or two I’ll be able to take another as he shoots my offer down again. It’s looks to be cast and the only mark I’ve seen is an R on the off side. I’d guess it’s in the 200-250lb range.

 

An yes, that’s a 50lb little giant that hasn’t run in years but looks like it would be ingood running order. Also not for sale  

This brings up another question and might deserve its own topic, When do you give up on trying to buy an anvil or other piece of equipment? Do you ever really give up?

If I REALLY WANT IT? 

I will NEVER give up. BUT, I have to be careful I don’t get consumed and give more than I previously determined was fair.

WANT has a way of getting me like that, even more than NEED.

Nice anvil BTW ,I want theflatters too.

Never give up, but always keep tabs on it....

We’re all on the same page. 

yeah strange he's got a PH, anvil, and two flatters but he doesnt forge and wont sell them. That would drive me crazy. Dont give up.  

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I know a fellow with a half dozen power hammers and over 500 anvils but doesn't smith...

From what I gathered around town, the guy’s Dad use to do a bit of smithing. Not much though, mainly repair work. I guess you can’t put a price on sentimental value but holding on to unused, large, heavy and valuable tools can get irritating.