jclow Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I finally got a hammer and a very large Peter Wright Anvil. I tried to buy this hammer many years ago but the owner promised someone first dibs on it. He finally sold it and I went to the new owner and told him if he ever sold it to call me. Well he called couple weeks ago and asked if I was still interested and I went straight over and asked if he would also sell the anvil. HE agreed and I paid him and now have both items that I have wanted for so long. I don't really do any blacksmithing but do forge weld some damascus for knife blades. I have always been fasinated with this type old equipment. I now have 3 P.W. anvils. Does anyone know when this anvil was made? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
element Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Patience payed off this time huh..:o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sask Mark Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Wow! A very nice couple of additions to a collection. The fact that 'England' is stamped on the anvil indicates it was made after 1910 (according to Anvils In America). I also have a Canadian Giant (a 25 pounder), and haven't been able to find out much about them (other than they were probably Little Giant knock-offs). Next time I'm driving by to Calgary, I should stop in and 'borrow' your new tools. Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confederate Forge Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Thats great. Looks like you are in the kinfe business now. That anvil is awesome. I believe I would hang onto those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jclow Posted February 1, 2009 Author Share Posted February 1, 2009 (edited) I just cleaned up anvil and took some more pics with coke can so you can have something to see how big it is. Pics are all dark. I will try to edit them and post again. I was also able to grind out 3 knife blades and heat treat them as well this afternoon. Edited February 1, 2009 by jclow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jclow Posted February 1, 2009 Author Share Posted February 1, 2009 brighter pics. I'm learning!!! What is the anchor symbol mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKForge Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 jclow that is awesome! Just shows it never hurts to be nice and polite and people will remember you. Very nice additions to your shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnr Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Very nice score! That's a real good looking PW you have there. Finnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
element Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Was your anvil cast then surface forged? Looks like hammer marks around the anvil even right on the base. hmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arftist Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Was your anvil cast then surface forged? Looks like hammer marks around the anvil even right on the base. hmmm Peter Wright anvils have a wrought iron base with a tool steel top plate forge welded on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Einhorn Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 The square holes in the base were used to hold and manipulate the anvil during the forging process to make it. Was your anvil cast then surface forged? Looks like hammer marks around the anvil even right on the base. hmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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