Manno Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Would you consider $4 a lb a good value for a 1800 and something Hay Budden is what appears to be very good shape? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kozzy Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Assuming it's quite good, you certainly wouldn't be getting ripped off at that price for most of the country. It's not a bargain to brag about though. "Appears to be in good shape" means different things to different people though..and of course it all means little without an in-person inspection. And..being blacksmiths, if you ask 10 of us that question, you'll get 20 different "right" answers Your mileage may vary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Definitely do the ball bearing test as a beautiful looking anvil could have still been through a fire and then get cleaned up. Ring test too. Kozzy has the price question covered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 Pictures or it didn't happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anachronist58 Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 On 1/13/2020 at 3:18 PM, Phats said: for a 1800 and something Hay Budden Holding my breath over here! Robert Taylor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaamax Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 On 1/14/2020 at 1:41 AM, Irondragon Forge & Clay said: Pictures or it didn't happen. lol I have to remember that one. perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manno Posted January 17, 2020 Author Share Posted January 17, 2020 oop! Been away a few days. Here are some pics. Someone bought it I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anachronist58 Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Gorgeous. Someone bought it? >sniffle< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kozzy Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Is this in the photos a likely sign of delamination starting or is it pretty normal for these anvils? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Hammer Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 It's quite common to see that on the side of anvils and is not necessarily a sign of delamination of the hard steel face. If you just look at 100 anvils you will see similar marks on 98 of them most likely. If you tap the face with a hammer you should hear a "Ping-ping-ping". If it sounds dead there or makes a different buzzing ring sound you have a problem. It's why it is so important to do proper testing on an anvil prior to purchasing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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