I have successfully repaired 2 Fisher anvils. The later one the whole tail piece was the hardy hole was broken off and missing. I tap into the main anvil body and screwed in two 1" bolts reason being is rather than using only nickel rods to weld into the cast the bolts gave me steel to weld into. I then used leaf spring for the missing faceplate rebuilt the hardy and prichal hole. I document the repair on facebook and got roasted over it. But the repair was a success and the anvil is in use today. I'm now working on a Vulcan and I have to replace the outer tip of the the horn about 2 inches of it. If you are a good welder and follow proper procedures these broken cast anvils can be successfully fixed. No need to be afraid of it.
Thanks to your video I was on the look out for a small anvil and I was lucky enough to get hold of a lovely 90lb Peter Wright anvil, that's in near perfect condition for only £125.
Haven't used it yet. I'm more of a woodworker but want to get into some blacksmithing. My uncle gave me a 2 1/2 x 10 x just under 2in block of steel that I'm gonna use as my first anvil. got some projects in mind but taking my time.
I had plans of picking up a new JHM anvil since they were here in Texas about an hour away. I wanted top quality, made in America, and made in Texas down the road from me was a huge bonus.
I'm using a 2 inch thick 5 inch wide and a foot long chunk of mild steel with a 1 inch hardy. I welded on some legs and am using a bick tool for a horn. I'm half way to buying a Nimba Titan.
I bought a brand new cast steel anvil with a hardened steel face plate. It's awesome. It's made by some modern manufacturer in Lakeview, California. I can't even find any information on them. But they make 20#, 110# and 115# anvils. They're great. Not too badly priced either! They can be found on Amazon. If you want to see the anvil in action, watch one of my blacksmithing videos. I have the 110# one.
Still all being said and done, if you find an anvil, check the shape and what it's going to cost you to repair it. Add those two figures together and compare with the cost of a brand new anvil of the same or nearly same weight. I think you will find it is almost the same amount, and the few dollars more will get you a new anvil that will last you and your grandkids a life time. As Trent says used it not new. But, whatever you can find within your budget will get you started in this great adventure we call blacksmithing.
Could a difference in anvil material quality be in the internal metal crystal size & density ? Hence the different dong tones . It`s a guess on my part .
There are people that test the ring with a large BB, but they seem to go overboard in this department. I keep thinking about forge welding leaf springs to build an anvil, but the amount of heat required as the anvil grows is a bit much for a one man band.
I have two anvils, one in my farrier rig and another in my shop. I do everything in my power to take that ring out of them through proper mounting. Simply because I cherish my hearing and would like to hold a convo without saying "what did you say" every other sentence.
I gotta say, you have the BEST attitude I've ever seen!
I have successfully repaired 2 Fisher anvils. The later one the whole tail piece was the hardy hole was broken off and missing. I tap into the main anvil body and screwed in two 1" bolts reason being is rather than using only nickel rods to weld into the cast the bolts gave me steel to weld into. I then used leaf spring for the missing faceplate rebuilt the hardy and prichal hole. I document the repair on facebook and got roasted over it. But the repair was a success and the anvil is in use today. I'm now working on a Vulcan and I have to replace the outer tip of the the horn about 2 inches of it. If you are a good welder and follow proper procedures these broken cast anvils can be successfully fixed. No need to be afraid of it.
Thanks to your video I was on the look out for a small anvil and I was lucky enough to get hold of a lovely 90lb Peter Wright anvil, that's in near perfect condition for only £125.
Thanks for your teachings.
Haven't used it yet. I'm more of a woodworker but want to get into some blacksmithing. My uncle gave me a 2 1/2 x 10 x just under 2in block of steel that I'm gonna use as my first anvil. got some projects in mind but taking my time.
Mine looks identical to yours. Got it from a neighbor/junk dealer for $200. Absolutely love the damn thing. Still need just one more piece of junk.
I found a big one recently, nearly 350 pounds. The face was pretty beat up and one of the feet was broke off but still did the job.
I had plans of picking up a new JHM anvil since they were here in Texas about an hour away. I wanted top quality, made in America, and made in Texas down the road from me was a huge bonus.
I'm using a 2 inch thick 5 inch wide and a foot long chunk of mild steel with a 1 inch hardy. I welded on some legs and am using a bick tool for a horn. I'm half way to buying a Nimba Titan.
I bought a brand new cast steel anvil with a hardened steel face plate. It's awesome. It's made by some modern manufacturer in Lakeview, California. I can't even find any information on them. But they make 20#, 110# and 115# anvils. They're great. Not too badly priced either! They can be found on Amazon. If you want to see the anvil in action, watch one of my blacksmithing videos. I have the 110# one.
I've got a 107 pound steel cylinder I picked up for $20 CDN.
"Wrought iron anvils were welded together with 5 pieces". 2 feet+the body = 3 + the horn=4 + the tail=5 and the plate...….umm?
Still all being said and done, if you find an anvil, check the shape and what it's going to cost you to repair it. Add those two figures together and compare with the cost of a brand new anvil of the same or nearly same weight. I think you will find it is almost the same amount, and the few dollars more will get you a new anvil that will last you and your grandkids a life time. As Trent says used it not new. But, whatever you can find within your budget will get you started in this great adventure we call blacksmithing.
Could a difference in anvil material quality be in the internal metal crystal size & density ? Hence the different dong tones . It`s a guess on my part .
likeable fella, who gives me the impression that he's more walk than talk. thanks for the vid
Recently just got a ridgid peddinghaus 75kg 166lbs and she is a solid anvil
Great info quick and to the point.
LOL He wrote Breast instead of Best........oops
There are people that test the ring with a large BB, but they seem to go overboard in this department. I keep thinking about forge welding leaf springs to build an anvil, but the amount of heat required as the anvil grows is a bit much for a one man band.
I have two anvils, one in my farrier rig and another in my shop. I do everything in my power to take that ring out of them through proper mounting. Simply because I cherish my hearing and would like to hold a convo without saying "what did you say" every other sentence.