As for it's actual weight now, I can't say. Has anyone found out what those little stamps on the waist mean? I would love to find out when she was made, and if there's anything else special about her.Įdit: I just read a forum at that explains how some Hay Buddens have their weight stamped on the side, meaning the two "8"s might indicate the anvil weighed 88lb when it was made. It rings like a bell, and I found this one little spot that still has a decent edge on it. Also I'm not even thinking about welding on the face right now, I'm still just admiring how level, and springy it is. I don't wan't to risk making a weld on a big heat sink, and then breaking it within the first couple strikes, so I think I'll avoid welding anything onto it. I looked up "portable hole" and I was actually considering fabricating something similar using a long piece of square tubing and bolting it to the floor. I don't want to risk ruining a patina that's older than I am, so I'm wondering if removing the rust and paint is worth doing, or if it's best to just leave it be. In the eventual possibility that I need a more refined edge for forging, what repairs should I consider making?Įdit: Also it appears this gal got rusted up pretty bad, and someone tried to paint over it. I know how you all feel about taking a grinder to an anvil face, so I won't ask, however there is a considerable amount of chipping on the face, and with a missing hardy hole, I can't easily make a striking plate either. Considering this is my first anvil, and I'm a newbie blacksmith at best, I don't plan on trying to repair this anvil any time in the near future. The heel is missing, and I can't seem to find a serial number anywhere, so I would really appreciate any help identifying this beauty. As far as I know it's a Hay Budden, probably around 125lb (it weighs about 100lb without the heel.) there's an indication of a hardened steel plate welded to what I assume is a wrought iron base. Just yesterday I bought my first anvil from a guy on Craigslist, I got it for $180 so it was a good deal in my opinion, despite the damage to it. This is my first official post on the site, thanks for having me!
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