Eventlessbox Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 I am considering going tommorow to look at an older anvil that has lost its horn. Without the horn it weighs in at about 100#. Assuming all face testing such as rebound and lack of delamination are good; is this a worthwhile consideration. I'm figuring that I can use a hardy hole bick if I need to bend anything. I'm currently using a 12# sledge hammer head. The asking price is $200 US. Advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Yes, no, maybe it all depends on the condition of the face and whether its not a cast iron ASO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 One of my favorite anvils is heeless; about 120 pounds, with a face in great shape. I generally like such anvils as they tend to be reasonably priced, (mine was US$40 about 25 years ago. Sold to me by a farrier so he was familiar with the anvil market...) US$2 a pound seems high for one with a catastrophic damage. Perhaps if the rest is in great shape....Sometimes one indication of abuse is just one of many and such items should be avoided---especially at high prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eventlessbox Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 Does not look cast. From the pictures I have seen. If cast its deffinatly a no go. Pictures make the face LOOK good but I intend to check with ballpein and ball bearing. My question is more about how much a lack of horn would effect the anvil. As far as balance and use. Assuming the hypothetical that the face is in good repair with a decent rebound and no major dead spots or delaminatiins. The average anvils in my area are between 4 and 8 per # Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelonian Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 The anvil I purchased a few months ago is missing its heel, and the balance on it is fine (not tippy at all), so I suspect missing the horn would be fine as well. The one I bought is 180# with a pretty good face, and I paid $0.66/LB for it, or 125$. Anvils may be more expensive where you live however. I know missing the horn and missing the heel are two pretty different things, but for what it's worth, my anvil has worked very well for me so far. I don't regret buying it for a minute. If you can post a photo of the anvil in question, that may be helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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