draper84 Posted July 28, 2008 Posted July 28, 2008 Good day all, I'm new to the site, and extremely new to blacksmithing, i just got my first anvil, an old hay budden that if i'm correct in my calculations weighs 197 lbs the numbers 1 3 1 are on the side anyway, i hope ti have a good time, and along the way share any info that i may come across, that might be useful, and might be to the benefit of all. Quote
Dragons lair Posted July 28, 2008 Posted July 28, 2008 Hi and welcome to the group. Great people here with great info. As for your anvil H-B did not use the stone weight what you see is what it is 131lbs that is a nice size. Go back and edit your profile to include your location one of us might be just around the corner. Ken Quote
draper84 Posted July 28, 2008 Author Posted July 28, 2008 I see, thank you, and i updated my info thanks again eric Quote
welder19 Posted July 28, 2008 Posted July 28, 2008 Welcome, I have a place in Wrathbone, just the other side of Addison, about a 1/2 hr from Corning, I used to get up about 5-6 times a year but now with the way things are i havn't been up there in almost a year. welder19 Quote
Thomas Dean Posted July 28, 2008 Posted July 28, 2008 Howdy from East TEXAS!! and welcome to IFI! You've got an excellent anvil, I have 2HBs-- One @ 185# and one @ 105#. Love them both and wouldn't trade for them. Get something to eat and drink, kick your shoes off, relax and enjoy the site. Tons of information here and if you can't find it in the current threads check the archives, most everything has been asked at least once. But if you can't find what you need just ask, someone here can help. Also, don't forget the gallery. Both for looking and posting some of your work. Once again, welcome. Quote
draper84 Posted July 28, 2008 Author Posted July 28, 2008 Welcome, I have a place in Wrathbone, just the other side of Addison, about a 1/2 hr from Corning, I used to get up about 5-6 times a year but now with the way things are i havn't been up there in almost a year. welder19 hey if you ever need to get rid of anything, when the time comes, just let me know, good to find someone so close Quote
Finnr Posted July 28, 2008 Posted July 28, 2008 Greetings! Get comfy and enjoy the site and the people. I'm picking up a 75 pound Hay Budden myself this coming weekend so that my Doc will let me keep doing demos. Good anvils! Finnr Quote
draper84 Posted July 31, 2008 Author Posted July 31, 2008 mine is really old, not sure what year but it'll be good st start with Quote
Doug C Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 Welcome aboard. Almost too much info to absorb. How good is that. I have a son going to Syracuse. Doesn't look that far away on the map. Quote
iron phoenix Posted August 3, 2008 Posted August 3, 2008 I've been a fitter/welder for the better part of 35 yrs. I'm currently involved with welding 3 inch thick 4045 high carbon steel.Any input on welding proceedure would be helpful.:confused: Quote
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