Chris C Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 I'm looking at two anvils: #1 Trenton. 125 pounds. Flat top and good edges. Excellent rebound. $550 #2 Columbia. 139 pounds. Flat top and mostly good edges. (don't know about rebound yet) $400 obo. I know the reputation of Trenton anvils is really good. I've read Columbia anvils are not "cream of the crop", but darned good anvils with nice rebound. The thing I don't know is how they compare to each other. Given they are fairly equal in condition, would one be more desirable than the other? Any constructive comments would help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 For the difference in weight & price, I would go with the Columbian. I have worked on both and really couldn't tell the difference between them and the Trenton is not worth about twice the cost per pound. Just remember if ya snooze, ya lose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 I'd do the ring and rebound test and if the Colombian anvil passes grab it. They are a cast steel anvil made in Cleveland OH; IIRC Isaac Doss's 400# double horned anvil was a Colombian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 Yes it was and that's the anvil I had the pleasure to work on. His daughter in law still has that anvil but won't part with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris C Posted October 1, 2019 Author Share Posted October 1, 2019 Well, it's a day's drive away from me. I can only ask the seller to drop a ball bearing on it to get a rebound figure. Here's the only picture of it. I've asked for more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 You mean you're not on the road already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris C Posted October 1, 2019 Author Share Posted October 1, 2019 Can't get an answer from the seller. It was just posted yesterday, but he may be working late. Just sent him a second e-mail. Waiting.................................................. Update: He just e-mailed and said he'd update the pics. Just putting the kids to bed and would get back with me. Says it rings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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