Bill in Oregon Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 About 15 years ago in the Rogue Valley of Southern Oregon I bought an old Trenton 120 from a farrier supply that carried a number of used tools. The anvil came with a note saying the face had been repaired and re-dressed by a master blacksmith who lived in Lake Creek, but had taught blacksmithing at Rogue Community College in Grants Pass in the 1990s and early 2000s. I can no longer remember his name, but know he was very well-respected in the smithing community. Does this ring any bells with anyone? I ask because -- four back surgeries later --I am thinking of selling the anvil and the custom-welded stand for it. I just checked the serial number and it was made between 1943 and 1945. You can see the anvil to the right in this little Youtube I made years ago of my Tim Lively charcoal forge. I miss that old blower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 About the only blacksmiths I can remember who are anvil repair experts are Robb Gunther and Karl Schuler, but can't remember where they are from. Maybe one of them will ring a bell. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Contact the college and ask them. They aren't going to give you their phone # and address but will tell you their names and dates of service. It's public record, heck look it up online. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill in Oregon Posted February 11 Author Share Posted February 11 Frosty, I have tried Googling lists of blacksmithing instructors, old course catalogs, etc. I just discovered a Rogue Valley Blacksmiths Facebook page and will inquire there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedefiddle Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Good Morning, Contact the North West Blacksmith Association, blacksmith.org There are quite a few older members in Oregon. Good Luck, If you come up against a road block, send me a PM and I will ask. Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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