Dan Manns Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 I just cleaned up the anvil on the left using an angle grinder with a wire brush attachment and then a Scotch Brite conditioning disk. I love the way it turned out. With it cleaned up I was able to read the faint marks and identify the maker as William Foster and the year of manufacture as 1828. The Foster was in the same condition as the Peter Wright on the right was before i started the cleaning process. I am thinking of doing the same process to clean up the Peter Wright as I love the way the Foster turned out. What say ye oh wise ones? more info and a better shot of the Foster: https://www.instagram.com/p/CezXgEIg3U3/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgeway Forge Studio Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 Seems a dandy way to clean it up. I usually just use a drill cup wire brush, as long as you’re not grinding you’re in the clear!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Manns Posted June 15, 2022 Author Share Posted June 15, 2022 thanks ridgeway, that's what i was thinking but i wanted some confirmation before i start. the scotch brite pad worked really well. didn't hurt the steel/ iron at all - not a spark to be seen - plus i like the way it cleans it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedefiddle Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 Good Morning Dan, Congratulations on a Job Well Done. You will find that the little sway in the top table will work better to straighten something than a flat surface will. Did you name it yet, 'My Dan Foster' Anvil?? LOL Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Manns Posted June 15, 2022 Author Share Posted June 15, 2022 I haven't give the anvil a name yet Neil. Perhaps "William" or "Bill" - those sound like they have a "ring" to it. Thx for reaching out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stash Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 Hey Dan- nice job. Wire wheel and scotchbrite is as aggressive as you need to go. Using hard discs or flap sanders on an anvil might cause a late night visit from masked folks in IFI logo tee shirts. Wouldn't hurt to wipe on some BLO (boiled linseed oil) or paste wax. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Manns Posted June 15, 2022 Author Share Posted June 15, 2022 Thank you Steve! Will add the oil to surface as I gave some on hand. Now onto the PW anvil... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 I have a 1828 WF myself but it is in such abused condition I only use it once a year of so just to let it know it's still an anvil. Heel missing, 80-90% of the face missing, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWISTEDWILLOW Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 My 1844 William foster is intact but it don’t have a very load ring, an rebound is only about 50 percent, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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