Dave1pa Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Hello my name is Dave: I am new to this site and blacksmithing. I picked up this anvil fall of 2018. Do to bad back issues was only to put in shed. Maybe good weather is coming to southeast Pa. Can get it out and clean better. As of now not able to read much on side of anvil between paint, rust and prick punch marks.wirebrushed as much as I can. The design of anvil makes me believe it’s a hay budden. Would appreciate any help determining maker. I want to add photos of anvil. The weigh is approximately 280-300 lbs. length of anvil is 35” face is 22”x 5” height is 12” base is 13” x width is 12” hardey hole 1-3/8” Pritchel hole 3/4”. Thank you All Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 11 hours ago, Dave1pa said: southeast pa. Welcome to IFI We won't remember that once leaving this post, hence the suggestion to edit your profile to include location. This will help you get the best out of the forum. READ THIS FIRST Your anvil looks like a good one and I'm sure some of the anvil guru's will chime in. Have you read about not doing any grinding, milling or welding on the hardened face? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou L Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Those edges look crisp for such an old anvil! She’s a beauty. Welcome aboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Well congrats on the anvil purchase. Fine looking anvil you got yourself.. might be a first gen hay budden.. Hard to tell with close up shots and all the paint.. Little further back can show a lot more for proportions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1pa Posted March 24, 2019 Author Share Posted March 24, 2019 On 3/22/2019 at 10:05 PM, Lou L said: Those edges look crisp for such an old anvil! She’s a beauty. Welcome aboard. On 3/22/2019 at 6:29 PM, Irondragon Forge & Clay said: Welcome to IFI We won't remember that once leaving this post, hence the suggestion to edit your profile to include location. This will help you get the best out of the forum. READ THIS FIRST Your anvil looks like a good one and I'm sure some of the anvil guru's will chime in. Have you read about not doing any grinding, milling or welding on the hardened face? Lou: Thank you for answering feedback on anvil. I have been on internet all winter looking and reading. Purchased Book Anvils in America and mouse hole books. Weather permitting this week I can strip paint and wire brush. NO grinding maybe a 120 flap disk and scotch brite pad. Thanks: Dave1pa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou L Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Use a wire wheel, not a flap disk. You aren’t looking for a flat, smooth machinist’s work surface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelonian Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Don't use any abrasives. Just hitting hot metal on it for a while will shine it up better than anything else, and it won't remove years or decades of useful life out of an anvil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Working hot steel on it will give you a shine to be proud of! Removing any paint with a wire brush first helps keep toxic fumes down while working hot metal on it. (Dealing with the dust put off by the wire wheel is what they make GOOD dust masks for...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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