Vulcan Anvil - worth it?

[Anthony.Matson]

Hey guys! So, I found a Vulcan 50lb anvil that I'm considering purchasing. The seller wants about US $3.00/LB, which is seems to be a good price..

I know Vulcans aren't top of the line, but I think it would be a step up from the 17lb RR track I'm currently using.. plus it has a hardy hole, which will save me a lot of work in drilling and chiseling.

Do y'all think this is worth the price?

[ThomasPowers]

Not to me; Christmas of 2017 I bought a 50# Vulcan for US$20. I sold it on for US$50.

Can you get a piece of road grader wear plate for a Sq hole and a chunk of steel for an anvil?

This 50 pound plate with 2  1" hardy holes ran me US$10

The 80# chunk of steel ran me US$16

 

 

[BIGGUNDOCTOR]

I wouldn't pay $3 a pound for a Vulcan in great shape, and I own one that is 150#.

[Anthony.Matson]

Thanks for the information! I passed on it.

Those are great ideas, Thomas.. thank you! I might set my sights on something like that instead.