BartW Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Hello All; I wasn't really looking for anvils, but for some reason, anvils tend to find me (odd enough). Yesterday some guy contacts me via my buddy from the railways-maintenance company, and asks if I'm still interested in an anvil. So I said "sure". Can't imagine a blacksmith or bladesmith would answer something else. He says:" Well, we were cleaning this place; and we found a rusty old anvil, and we know you seem to like the previous one. So if you are interested, we'll set it aside; and tomorrow we'll discuss price and such." Sooooo I grab some pocket change and 3 crates of 24 x 33cl belgian beer, and head off. Now I'm back home with less beer and more anvil, and they are a happy crew ;-) Funny thing; both previous skoda's were excactly 154 kilo's; and had an upsetting block. This one is 195,5 kilo's (431 pounds says the calculator), and no upsetting block, but longer and wider, same height. one-piece cast tool steel, hardened. about half a mm sway, and some minor edge-damage (the wire-brushing I did makes the edge damage look worse than it really is). I'm nog sure what to do with the stand though .... it's solid enough, but I still kinda prefer tripods or tree-sections. Friendly greetings, thanks for watching. P.S. it's good to be back after a long absence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 That stand will let the drool flow away from that anvil. You could always weld a front leg on and remove the two on either side of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George N. M. Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Bart, great score. You have just activated serious anvil envy in many people. If there wasn't an ocean in the way you would have lots of Yanks on your doorstep waving wads of money at you for that anvil. "By hammer and hand all arts do stand." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatLiner Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 Beautiful anvil. I am jealous. You have an awesome anvil collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 Oh MY, that is one SWEET score! I really feel for you, all those anvils being attracted to you like that. It's a terrible curse, I'll help ease the burden and keep one safe for you. Let me know I'll give you my shipping information. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 On 9/7/2021 at 3:24 PM, BartW said: P.S. it's good to be back after a long absence. We missed you too, glad you are back, however making us envious of your latest anvil find is rather harsh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 My feelings are assuaged a bit knowing it was Belgian Beer that was involved and not a case of cheap American Beer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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