Manno Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 I have a little 75lbs Columbia anvil that was given to me, but I'm always out the lookout for that dream deal, so I'm always looking. I'm new to the craft and really don't have a fix on the expectation of price and quality here in Colorado. I found this Hay Budden with stand. I think it's a 127. He's asking 750 for both. I'm not in a position to just throw down that kind of cash, but curious about actual market price. Y'all have any opinions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 The anvil stand shouldn't be figured in the value unless it's the correct height for you. The anvil alone would be $5.90 U.S. per pound, a little high in my area but if it is in as good shape (ring & rebound) as the pictures show not outrageous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 One thing is never pay for a stand unless it is the right height for You. Otherwise you need to remake it or make new. As irondragon said, price is on the highest purchasing end for my area. All depends on the ring and rebound. Looks in good usable shape but for me the price seems too high for a "looking for a dream deal" anvil. Having an anvil already you could do better on that dream deal. 127# is fine, and it looks fine, but $750. sounds too high. Having an anvil already that you can use, $750. Would buy you a lot of stock to work into stuff to sell to even buy a new anvil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 $3 a pound would be more realistic. You can get a brand new 125# JHM for $750, and they are good anvils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manno Posted December 15, 2019 Author Share Posted December 15, 2019 Yeah, Biggun that's what I was thinking. Seems like a lot of the stuff I've seen on the Front Range here in CO. is at the top of the range simply because they write ANTIQUE at the front of the name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 New anvils in the 100-150 pound range are $6 to $9 per pound. The new standard for anvils The anvil stand is not a bargaining chip unless it fits YOU and you like the design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 Chisel marks on the face definitely impact the price as they will be there pretty much forever. Shallow dents are much less of an issue. Of course the Ball Bearing and ring test needs to be done. With a smaller anvil to hand what I would suggest looking for is a stout striking anvil made from steel scrap at under 50 cents a pound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kozzy Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 Obviously location location location. But just judging by my area, it'd be a pass. That per pound price is up there with something much more remarkable than a simple "good" HB. As others have repeated, stand is nothing here. Stand is almost always nothing except if it happens to be one of the rare cast stands actually made for the anvil originally..or a remarkably superior fabrication which can be adjusted to match your work height. I'd be patient and keep shopping. The right anvil will eventually come along at the right price and time...it just takes a while as well as diligently keeping up the search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolFisHunt Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 I am far from an expert in this matter, bit I think the size of the anvil in question is not 127#, but 1.2.7 or 178#. It makes the asking price a bit more attractive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rojo Pedro Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 Hey, Bud! Made in the USA, probably pounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrad.blacksmithing Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 GolFisHunt, Hay Budden didnt use the stone weight system on their anvils like most other American companies. Phats, that price would be too high for me but HB is a great brand and it depends on your budget. You can always wait for that perfect deal. I hope your decision benefits you to the fullest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 Conrad, I don't know of any US Made anvil that used the hundredweight (not stone) system. Every one I have seen was in pounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 Just checking out different comments and information on the anvils. Interesting reading the comments and how people understand the product. Richard Budden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 Welcome aboard Radio, Richard(?) glad to have you. If you'll put your general location in the header you might be surprised how many members live within visiting distance. I don't have much if any to add to the original question but I AM curious about the subject and possible relation to your signature, any relation to the anvil maker? Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forgedinfire123 Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 Please buy the anvil. You'll feel a lot better. When it comes to Hay Budds, there's no such thing as buyer's remorse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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