Anvils

[Ignis Forge]

I can't seem to find a good anvil; I did get a cast iron one but I found out it doesn't work so well. Is there still places that sell quality anvils?
If so where can I find them?

[Frosty]

Welcome aboard Jack.

Yes, there are a number of people making quality anvils in the USA. There are a number of new anvil imports as well. I don't have a list or I'd post it, someone will presently though.

If you'll click on "User CP" and edit your profile to show your location you'll discover there's probably someone close by who can lend you a hand directly.

Frosty

[matt87]

Welcome, Jack!

Don't forget that your anvil doesn't have to look like something Wile E. Coyote would suspend above a pile of roadrunner bait... there are plenty of ways of finding or making a serviceable anvil. Try looking through this forum and the gallery and 'lessons in blacksmithing' on this website to get you some ideas.

[Rob Browne]

Jack,

Any substantial lump of iron can be an anvil, it doesn't have to be the London pattern to be an anvil. For many years I simply used a short length of railway iron and still use bits and pieces as my "real" anvil is only a small farriers type.

[David Einhorn]

I suggest going to:
[ABANA] The Suppliers Search
Type the word Anvil in the search box and be prepared for a sizable list of anvil suppliers.

If you go to enough blacksmith guild meetings and yearly conferences, anvils tend to show up for sale at these events also.

Or find a relative that is into blacksmithing. I gave one of my nephews a beginners kit a few years ago that included, a 100lb anvil with a hardie, two pairs of tongs, the book "Edge of the Anvil", a sizable notebook full of information including how to build forges, and a one year membership in his local guild.

No, I will not adopt any of you guys.

Edited November 12, 2008 by UnicornForge

[Jymm Hoffman]

Double Horn Anvil - Blacksmith Photo Gallery

Colonial Pattern Anvil - Blacksmith Photo Gallery

[Frosty]

No, I will not adopt any of you guys.

DRATS!

Frosty

[yesteryearforge]

The anvils that Jymm has are first rate
I purchased one of each at the colonial rendezvous.
They are plenty tough and H13 should be outstanding material for anvil material.

Mike Tanner

[yesteryearforge]

Plus
there are
refflinghaus
peddinghaus
euroanvil
tom clark
rat hole
tfs
jhm
and a bunch of others that i cant think of right off the top of my head

Mike Tanner

[markh]

how much does that colonial pattern by Jim weigh?

[philip in china]

Are Hofi anvils available in USA yet?

[Jymm Hoffman]

The Colonial weighs about 100 pounds.
Thanks Mike.

[racer3j]

I don't know, here- if it is good enough for Mr Coyote, it is good enough for me.mtPS--two London pattern anvils, one USA Economy(Illinois Iron and Bolt-Vulcan) and one from near London, (Vaughan-Brooks).mt

[philip in china]

Re my earlier posting I have now found a Uri in a catalogue. Page 30 of the Angele catalogue shows all of Uri's range. I know it's probably not much use to those of you in USA but at 1180 Euros for the anvil and 365 for the stand it is well worth considering for anybody in Europe!