irontwister Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 mine is a #208 H.B! i love it I love I LOVE IT!!! its my main anvil it starts with a 1 ithink on the serial number i need to learn how the logos are setup because i can see the name and the weight and the serial number and i know that there is more but i dont know what the say. i need to know what to look for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragons lair Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Irontwister, Look for 3 numbers stamped opposite the logo below the heel. Indicates wrought bottom and entire top tool steel. 1908 and later. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GobblerForge Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 #200984 dated to 1913 per AIA. Gobbler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otisdog Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Gobblerforge, how heavy is that thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GobblerForge Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 150lbs. With stump, chain and tools, right about 200. Gobbler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broke spoke Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 My Hay Budden anvil has a serial # 168541 and also has 177 stamped on it as well.No idea of its age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sask Mark Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Broke Spoke, the serial number 168541 corresponds to the year 1909. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawtiron Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Hi, I'm fairly new here. I have an approximately 120kg (264pound) Hay-Budden and a similar weight Peter Wright. Both are well used but have plenty of life in them yet. Unable to read any serial numbers though. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Dean Posted November 21, 2009 Author Share Posted November 21, 2009 Peter Wright will not have a serial #. Facing the horn/bick of the HB look at the left foot, there you will find the serial #. If you post it someone will let you know what year it was made. BTW Welcome it IFI! great place to hang out with plenty to learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawtiron Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Thanks Thomas. I had a good look but its too far worn to make out. I was told by the people I bought it off that it was about 90 years old. Also I use a British Alcosa side blast forge from the 1870s, so I'm told. It came over to NZ with an English blacksmith 9 or 10 years ago. I love the old gear. Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herchammer Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 I've got a 200# beauty sittin on a walnut stump, in the shop. I don't recall the serial number, and may have to wait for the spring thaw to walk to the shop. Just kiddin' it's not that bad. :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Turley Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Because I have students, I have four Hey Buds. One is old and blocky looking, about 225# according to the coal yard scale; the weight marking is gone. Another is a good looking one @227#. I have one of the long farriers' patterns @211#, and another farriers' pattern weighing 140#. http://www.turleyforge.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragons lair Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Herchammer, It's after 1908 and the whole top half is tool steel. I have a 142lb great anvil. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irontwister Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Hay-Budden Anvil Info This is what I found on my anvil. On the left front foot ?201047?, with the number "5" on the right front foot. On the left side (standing at the heel looking toward the horn) I found the number ?107? And on the right side I found some messed up numbers that was 00 or 90, along with some words that I cannot decipher. I would have to guess that it is the weight of the anvil (90 pounds). The Actual Weight is 90 Pounds Thanks to Jr. I now know that 201047 = 1913. The same year my mother was born! Ted T i find this interesting because mine has an 8 stamped on one of its feet. i had been wondering about htis for some time. what is it??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irontwister Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Lakeside was also made by Trenton... I could not find and #s for Lakeside to date your anvil, also did not see the letter 'L' prefix in the samples given for Lakeside. But I am still learning this great book "Anvils In America" so I would bet that someone more familuar with the book can comment. (Lakeside mentioned on pages 289 and 354.) trentons and hay buddens are a LOT alike... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Browne Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 244# Serial No. A4461 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sask Mark Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 244# Serial No. A4461 Mr. Browne, if you didn't know and are curious, A4461 = 1918 manufacture date according to Anvils in America. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Browne Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Mr. Browne, if you didn't know and are curious, A4461 = 1918 manufacture date according to Anvils in America. Thanks Mark! I appreciate the info. -DB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Johnson Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 190# farriers anvil......136854 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sask Mark Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 190# farriers anvil......136854 136854 = manufactured in 1907 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Johnson Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 136854 = manufactured in 1907 Wow....Waited only 3 min. for a 103 year old answer. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sask Mark Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Anytime. I am an anvil geek... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rage Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 H-B 158# A3874 I paid a bit much for it but it was in great condition and has been in my little town since the early 1920's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Dean Posted November 1, 2010 Author Share Posted November 1, 2010 It is a 1918 model, AIA pg 303. Great anvil and most likely well worth the $ you paid for it. Consider the years it will give you service and it will come to micro pennies per day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rage Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Thomas, thanks for the quick reply. I am new to the computer thing so hope I did this right. I have really enjoyed the site and am learning new ideas from seeing other peoples shop pics. I build knives (stock removal) and am trying to learn to forge but dont know anyone in my area to ask for help. thanks again, hope you have a great day. Nathan Carey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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