QbBlacksmith Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Ok can any one tell me what this anvil is worth before I buy it It is 100 lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Without being able to examine it and test the ring & rebound, I would say $200 US. It looks like a Hay Budden made for Sears & Roebuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QbBlacksmith Posted August 4, 2021 Author Share Posted August 4, 2021 The person selling it has it at $550 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 At $5.50 a pound, I would offer $325 and pass if they wouldn't haggle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QbBlacksmith Posted August 4, 2021 Author Share Posted August 4, 2021 Ok offered $325 we will see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Griffin Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 If they accept, be sure and do the ring and rebound tests before the money exchanges hands. $325 is kinda high for boat anchors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QbBlacksmith Posted August 5, 2021 Author Share Posted August 5, 2021 Is it not a good anvil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chenier Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Depends on whether you're a coyote or a roadrunner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goods Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Can’t tell from a picture. It could have a manufacturing defect, face damage, improper past repairs, or could have lost it temper in a barn fire. Best thing to do is check it out in person. Bring a 1/2” diameter ball bearing to check the rebound and a small hammer to check the ring. A minimum bounce of 7” from a 10” drop and an even ringing tone all across the face and horn. Better to be safe than sorry! Also, be wary of and welding done to the face or edges. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 If it passes the above tests and there is no evidence of it being welded on it is a good anvil. The Hay Budden anvils will have a serial number and the weight stamped in the front foot under the horn. Of course Sears & Roebuck Had other Acme anvils made by different manufactures and some were not as good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QbBlacksmith Posted August 5, 2021 Author Share Posted August 5, 2021 She said her son was a blacksmith and it was his anvil and it was never welded on It has to be better than this Chinese cast anvil that I’ve been using It’s inside right now so it doesn’t rust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QbBlacksmith Posted August 5, 2021 Author Share Posted August 5, 2021 If it is a hay Budden and the rebound and ring tests are good should I get it… I know hay Budden anvils are good anvils and it could clean up nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 There was another manufacture that I know of that made the Acme anvils for Sears which were Trenton anvils. Both Trenton and Hay Budden are good anvils. Here is a good thread about the Trenton Acme anvils. The Trenton's were the one's with the weight and serial number on the front foot. The Hay Budden had the weight on the R side with the serial number on the foot. Sorry for the confusion. https://www.iforgeiron.com/topic/39066-acme-anvil-markings-to-id/ If I was looking for an anvil in my area and ran across either in the shape the pictures show, I would get it. I bought a Hay Budden 106 pounder in about that condition for $1.89 a pound several years ago. Everyone told me I got a real bargain at that price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goods Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Not sure we can answer that for you. If the price feels right for your area and it’s in budget go for it. I already have two anvils in that range and I’m keeping an eye out for one at least twice that. So for me it would be a no go. If I was looking in that range and it passes the tests, at $400, I’d probably buy it. Just remember it not the tools that make a good smith, but working on a dead anvil is not any fun… David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QbBlacksmith Posted August 5, 2021 Author Share Posted August 5, 2021 She agreed on $325 so I will do the tests and if it passes I will surly buy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goods Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Hope it works out for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QbBlacksmith Posted August 5, 2021 Author Share Posted August 5, 2021 Me to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnut Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 As everyone said if it passes the rebound test and you don't hear any dead spots while tapping it across the face I'd get it ASAP. Pnut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QbBlacksmith Posted August 5, 2021 Author Share Posted August 5, 2021 Ok so they couldn’t do 325 after they thought about it they said 495… but I told them I wasn’t going to buy it if it wasn’t good they agreed and next one in in the area I will do the ring and rebound tests Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Aah the art of haggling... If it passes the ring & rebound test, I would counter offer 425 maybe 450 and have the cash in pocket. I would also take along a bathroom scale to verify the weight, trust but verify. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arkie Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 20 hours ago, Irondragon ForgeClay Works said: The Hay Budden anvils will have a serial number and the weight stamped in the front foot under the horn. Hay Buddens have the serial number on the front foot under the horn, but the weight in US pounds is stamped on the side under the name stamping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Ya...I corrected that later on, but it warrants repeating thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arkie Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 I missed that Randy...sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 For the original question and why we couldn't answer without testing: If I post a picture of a used car; can you tell me if the engine and transmission are in good shape? Can you tell even by an inspection where you don't test them? A picture can generally show if the anvil is worth testing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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