Hey all! 

I went to CO to visit family for Christmas, and the short of it is... my father-in-law Peter bought me a Peter Wright that I found in an antique shop. I found it when my wife and I had a day to ourselves, she saw the anvil lust in me and talked to her dad about it- next thing I know, it's mine. 

Drove it home, and tonight I wire-wheeled it (non-knotted) and oiled it with some fogging oil to keep it happy until I get a forge sorted. 

 

I thought about cleaning up the fold-over, but I think I'll just leave it be until I have some time on it. This thing is gorgeous!

 

I'm flippin tickled pink! 

Oh and yes, I will still be fixing the 150lb'er. 

 

Also... on the way back down I got to see the Anvils In America collection- so cool!

 

 

Edited January 2, 20206 yr by CtG

Awesome anvil! I love that weight, I think it is perfect for forging small to medium size steel. I would love to see that anvil collection!

What a great find and gift. That anvil is just barely broken in and has it's whole life ahead of it if treated with respect. Put a coin under it for good fortune.

I decided after a few hours of working with her to blend out roughly half of the fold-over. I carefully trimmed it back and tried to give a nice smooth transition. Thus-far, I think it's just about right- the fatter edge towards the bench/shelf is useful in it's own way, and having the slightly crisper edge still over the meat seems to be working quite well. This old gal is working a treat so far!