Doug C Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 I bought this anvil a few months ago and can find no clear markings on it. I have brushed off much of the black paint, applied flour and can see nothing. It weighs about 150LB, looks like the plate may have been ground once already. It has handling holes and on one end what looks like a slot to use in holding the anfil down. Anyone got any ideas what I've got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Looks like a Hay-Budden to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnr Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 I'd agree with Doc that long graceful heel looks very Hay Budden. Finnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug C Posted July 22, 2008 Author Share Posted July 22, 2008 Thanks for the input. I'll have to look more at the gallery and compare it to others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Flip it over and show us the *bottom*! HB's often have the edge protrude slightly giving sort of a squarish hourglass indentation on the bottom---on old one it may have worn off. Also check under the horn down near the base to see if there are any markings there, like a serial number or weight stamp. Is the surface under the heel smooth or does it still show evidence of the big hammer? Thomas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragons lair Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 I have 2 hay buddens 86lb and142lb neither has that "hold down hole" Both have a inspectors number below the horn (5&6) Both have serial numbers on left front below the horn. Not a clue what it might be. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnr Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 I think you should send it up to me(freight paid by you of course ) for a few years of careful examination. LOL! Finnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flaming S Forge Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 I have a 126 lb Hay-Budden that looks like your anvil. Mine also has the hold down hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinD Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Doug C - Nice neighborhood. Looks very relaxing. Oh...and nice looking anvil. I have no idea what kind it is... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug C Posted July 23, 2008 Author Share Posted July 23, 2008 Finnr, maybe I'll bring it West for a visit and you can show it and me how an experienced smith treats his anvil. Kevin, it is a nice anvil and neighborhood. Lots of good people who like the sound of smithing as long as it is not too early or late in the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Dean Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 I agree, looks like both of my HBs. Fantastic tool. AND since you are thinking of heading west, you could drop a little south and further west...my shop is always open! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug C Posted July 24, 2008 Author Share Posted July 24, 2008 I've got a sister that lives in Houston. 200 miles isn't too far for me or the anvil to travel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Dean Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Come on! Would love to meet you. Just give me some notice so I can get the shop sorta cleaned up! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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