jt0119 Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 (edited) Well, technically yesterday, but still. Posted an ad locally and the owner of this beauty replied within 10 minutes. Ended up with a 103 lb Wilkinson for $150, and I can't wait to get it cleaned up, on a stand, and put to use. Gonna be a xxxx sight better than the railroad track I've got! Couple of questions though. What's gonna be the best way to finish it? I'm obviously going to be taking a wire wheel to the face, but I want to leave as much of the patina on the side without letting any further deterioration happen. Also, anyone with Anvils in America (someday...), what's your best guess on how old this is? Edited February 11, 2020 by Mod30 Resize large photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc1 Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Wire wheel the lot including the base feet and under side. Oil it and use it. Patina ( read rust ) does not help forging. In my opinion only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt0119 Posted February 11, 2020 Author Share Posted February 11, 2020 No, you're right, but I'm not using the side of the anvil to forge, either lol. Just straight BLO or does it matter much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedefiddle Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Good Morning, Every facet of the Anvil is open season to Forge with/on. There are no 'Anvil Police', you will not go to Jail or to xxxx in a hand basket. Just because the top is fairly flat, doesn't mean the side isn't. Use it all, it cost the same price, no favorite corners or back alleys!! Enjoy the journey, there is no end....... Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammerHeart Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 I use every part of the anvil. You can even draw out on the feet is you feel the need : ) its one big tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 As you are in a damp area BLO will work on the sides/bottom. Hopefully you will use it enough to keep the face nicely shining. I'm in a dry area, I mean dew is pretty rare and condensation in the shop is even rarer! So I don't put anything on my anvils. You got such a good deal that I would keep an eye out for the authorities and have your lawyer on speed dial! With a pritchel hole it's most likely made after 1830 and looks to be in excellent shape! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Actually you just got your second anvil, the first is an improvised one and this is a London pattern. It looks be a very good one from the pictures. Have you done a ring & rebound test yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles R. Stevens Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Na, iron dragon he has two, let’s not be predudice against the London pattern impaired Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Nothing needs to be done to it except mount it and start using it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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