Steven Mcclellan Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Hey I need help identifying this anvil it is 100 lbs i got it from a guy I work for he didn’t know anything about it’s got some letters on the side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 I will move this, as you posted it in the for sale section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Hey, where in the world are you located? You might want to read this to get the best out of the forum. READ THIS FIRST Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Mcclellan Posted November 1, 2019 Author Share Posted November 1, 2019 Hey I really don’t know what I’m doing this is my first time using this site or any site I was trying to find out what kind it is sorry for putting it in the wrong place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 It is simple really, anvils and anvil questions go in the anvil section. Table of Contents will help you with the site organization. Welcome to the site. Like anything new it takes a little time to figure things out, Not to worry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Hammer Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Looks to me like a Frankenstein fix to a cheaper anvil. That plate on top looks like it was welded (sort of) on top of the anvil after the original face fell off and that another piece was welded above the waist where perhaps there was some imperfection there??? Not much else we can tell you without seeing some numbers or letters giving us a clue as to the maker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Mcclellan Posted November 12, 2019 Author Share Posted November 12, 2019 The only thing I can find is on the body of it is some kind of letters maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Mcclellan Posted November 12, 2019 Author Share Posted November 12, 2019 On top of the anvil looks like some one grounded it down and welded a piece of metal on too it where the heal is it looks original the corners are wore off maybe from use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McPherson Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 That "repair plate" was masking put over the name on the side of the real anvil when it was used as a pattern. This ASO (Anvil Shaped Object) was then cast from that pattern. As it was a low grade of casting and full of holes, they attempted to make it usable by putting a steel plate on the face when cast. There was a sophisticated method of doing this by several reputable companies. This example was not made by one of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Mcclellan Posted November 30, 2019 Author Share Posted November 30, 2019 I paid 100 dollars for it is it worth it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 That depends upon where in the world you are located. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Mcclellan Posted December 2, 2019 Author Share Posted December 2, 2019 NC USA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McPherson Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 For a collector of name brand anvils, it would have no real value exept as a curiosity. If it is at all usable as an anvil, then you did well for $1.00/lb. Enjoy it in good health, and if you are seriously still engaged in blacksmithing in a year or two, upgrade to a better anvil. BTW, the NCABANA meeting is this Saturday outside of Raleigh. The great Jerry Darnell is demoing. PM me for directions if you want to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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