captf71 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Happy New Year all! Thought I'd share the progress on fixing my new anvil. After getting some hints from this forum on fixing some problems with this anvil, I've made a little headway in getting it refurbished. This is a 1930 125 lb Soderfors from Sweden that I purchased for $90 at a garage sale. Some previous owner had used it as a welding & cutting table so it had cuts, welds and spatter over most of the working surface. After knocking what I could of the spatter off, I ran it through electrolysis to remove the rust, sludge and paint. I brushed it down and filed the high welds and spatter down almost flush. I then used a belt sander with fine grade paper to lightly sand it smooth and even (just the damage, I didn't reshape the surface). I used oil and stone to remove the sanding traces. I did not attempt to fill any of the cuts. After several folks advised me to leave it painted to protect it, I primed and painted it machinery gray and coated the metal with ATF. My final step to get it working will be to mount it on a large post oak stump on our ranch in Texas. I'm not a blacksmith, I just use the anvil to repair our old farm equipment as you can't find or afford the parts now days. My other anvil is a 148 lb Peter Wright. Hope yall enjoy the new year. Rog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Very nicely done Rog. I have a 1933 125lb. Soderfors Sorceress #5 that looks just like yours though not so polished and freshly painted. She's my favorite. You done good. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrynjr Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 That looks great Rog, do you have any before shots of it? Always cool to see the before and after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quenchcrack Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 A beautiful job! It does your heart good to see these old tools lovingly restored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Aspery Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Rog, Nice job, My shop anvil is a 183lb Soderfors anvil. I wouldn't be without it! You have a very nice anvil there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWooldridge Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 A good friend of mine has one just like it - they are great anvils and fine to work on. You did a nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavetheWelder Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 It is nice to see the old stuff looked after with so much care. Well done, it gives me a boost to know they are still out there and with aittle luck I will find one too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captf71 Posted January 3, 2009 Author Share Posted January 3, 2009 Gentlemen, I appreciate all yall's very kind comments. It was in good shape when I got it except for all the stupid weld damage. Here's some photos of it when I started working on it. Thanks again, Rog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Welcome aboard Welder Dave, good to have you. If you'll click on "User CP" at the top of the page and edit your profile to show your location you'll discover all the guys close enough to get together with. Us old farts will be able to find you easier when we're traveling and need a tasty snack or nap. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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