Anvils: A beginner buyers guide - I Forge Iron
Oct 10, 2016 · So I figured I'd write a decent buyers guide for buying anvils. Repost with photos First of all I want to make it very clear that if you’re just starting out in blacksmithing you DO NOT NEED a …
So Harbor Freight says they have a "cast steel" anvil now.
Mar 17, 2023 · All Activity Home Blacksmithing Anvils, Swage Blocks, and Mandrels Anvil Reviews by brand So Harbor Freight says they have a "cast steel" anvil now.
Anvils: Why, Where, and How - Bladesmith's Forum Board
Feb 6, 2017 · An anvil that is not connected to it's block will bounce, this also is stealing energy from your hammer blow. If you strike the anvil on the horn, or on the heel, you should notice much less …
Please explain Anvil Identification - I Forge Iron
Feb 15, 2016 · How do you identify an anvil that has no markings? What do you look for to help you identify an anvil? I picked up an anvil on the weekend that has no markings on it. If it ever did they …
Fisher - Anvil Reviews by brand - I Forge Iron
Feb 28, 2014 · Fisher Anvils: Made in Newport, Maine(1847 - 1852), then in Trenton, NJ at the original Trenton plant(1853 - 1961), then finally by Crossley Machine Works (1962 - 1979). Currently owned …
Cast vs. Forged Anvils? - Anvils, Swage Blocks, and Mandrels - I Forge …
Sep 17, 2009 · Cast steel- weldable, malleable, and very sturdy for an anvil. Cast Iron- brittle, and not so good for an anvil. Forged-weldable, very strong. Steel is iron that has had the carbon removed …
Anvil identification - Beginners Place - Bladesmith's Forum Board
Mar 5, 2019 · His anvil feet are distinctive. The divots/punchmarks on the mark side opposite the weight are just where someone was playing or testing the temper of a ball punch.
Are Peter Wrights Anvils Valuable? And Other PW Anvil Questions
Nov 23, 2019 · The anvil is gorgeous and rings like the liberty bell. Based upon the other posts I have read about Peter Wright's anvils, it would appear this is a pre-1900 model. It weighs approximately …
Collapsible/Portable Anvil Stand for Rail Anvil - Stands for Anvils ...
Mar 29, 2025 · Enough history, lol! I found myself periodically wanting to use the long horizontal surface when I used the anvil at the tiny house, so I decided the stand needed to be able to accommodate …
Just bought this Peter Wright Anvil. What is the weight in lbs?
Nov 26, 2013 · Hi, Was just given my father’s Peter Wright Anvil. Stamped: Peter Wright Patent England Solid Rought numbers are: 1,2,7 Any info on this would be greatly appreciated. thanks in advance. …