ODaily Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 Pretty much just curious what the heck this would be used for. Unique design to me. Best guess, = Saddle / leather work? Also, it's A: not mine, and B: on C/L in Camdenton MO, USA. I just found it whilst browsing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 It is part of a cast iron anvil, vise, combination. The anvil part is hollow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODaily Posted May 31, 2023 Author Share Posted May 31, 2023 Isn't that something? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 Be aware these kinds of "anvils" and there are hundreds of variations, are cast iron and not suitable for more than light hammer work, Light as in straightening nails cold, or maybe forging nails from HOT stock. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anvil Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 They were pretty commom in small ranchs and farms back in the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott NC Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 I'd like to find one of those. I collect oddball tools. Mostly hand tools, but whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBones Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 Scott, you can buy one brand new for about $300 (US) on line. The ones they carry look a bit stronger as well. The jaws of the vice instead of being that high above the anvil face are flush with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anvil Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 I have one similar to the one Glenn has above. I don't use it but it looks cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott NC Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 Billy, if I didn't have a nice heavey duty vise I'd consider it. My collection oddity tools are mostly old ones. I like finding homemade ones too at sales and junk shops, and trying to figure out what they were made for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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