lightmeatness Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 I am picking this anvil up in the morning, and was hoping I could reach out to the pros and maybe get some information on it. The current owner doesn't know a thing about it and neither do I. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Welcome to IFI... I always suggest reading this to get the best out of the forum. READ THIS FIRST Some better pictures will help especially if you wire brush the paint and junk off the side in the first picture, where logos & other info is located. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightmeatness Posted February 26, 2019 Author Share Posted February 26, 2019 Thanks for the welcome, I did go through and read the newby stuff. Even searched around and read the article on anvil identification The problem I have is that I cannot get better photos of the anvil as I don't yet have access to it. The seller and I have opposite work schedules so we have had to do things through text and phone calls. I was hoping someone could give me an idea of at least what materials the anvil is probably made out of but beyond that, just a shot in the dark. I am meeting up with the seller in the morning to decide on the purchase, just wanted to go in with as much info as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Are there flats on the feet that the cross bar holds down? If so probably a Peter Wright. (The double digit on the weight stamp indicates CWT stamping and so almost certainly English of which PW made the most with the flats.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightmeatness Posted February 28, 2019 Author Share Posted February 28, 2019 You are right, it turns out it is a peter wright, I like the little guy. It will be great to learn on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4elements Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 Hello Lightmeatness, I'm glad to see another smith in my neighborhood. I'm in Granite Falls. I'm sure you have realized the immense wealth of knowledge, skill and info that is available on this forum, but since it's limited to text, videos and pictures, joining up with a local smithing group adds the hands on component. The Northwest Blacksmiths Association is worth joining. Gotta get to work now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 A good looking PW and not so much a little guy if I read the stone weight right 1.0.10 it was 120 pounds when made . I hope you have read about not grinding, milling or welding on the hardened face. You might also want to reduce the size of pictures posted to save bandwidth for those who are still on dial-up internet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 well 122 pounds (112 + 10)... About the upper end for a travel anvil for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightmeatness Posted February 28, 2019 Author Share Posted February 28, 2019 It is my first anvil, I completely overpaid for it and it has tons of "character". A good friend and I started banging hot metal on a little harbor freight anvil, as we started doing it more regularly and I actually devoted a part of the shop to the forge and anvil we decided to move up a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 16 minutes ago, ThomasPowers said: well 122 pounds Hey it's early and I'm only on my first cup of coffee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 First quintal of Coffee? I cheat; my tea mug has to fit my big fat hand in it for cleaning; about 20 ounce capacity... My SiL has agreed to take the American Rifleman's from the 50's , 60's and 70's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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