[TheForge] Re: big anvil

Wed Jun 19 21:01:02 2002

    What was the big anvil at the conference - 1400+ lbs?
Looked like it didn't need a stand.

Bob Willman
The Eagle's Anvil
Bowling Green, Ohio
WB8NQW

----- Original Message -----
From: "John Frankl" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2002 13:09
Subject: RE: [TheForge] Re: big anvil


> I absolutely agree. I am not sure about general smithing, but for
> bladesmithing, a big anvil is often in the way, particularly when
> attempting to forge in the blade bevels. Also, in a one man shop with a
> power hammer and/or hydraulic press, the anvil is used for finesse work,
> not major metal moving.
>
> John
>
> On Wed, 19 Jun 2002, Hufford, David wrote:
>
> > I think the quest for a big anvil is often a status thing; like owning
the largest SUV.  I have a 350-lb PW, which I love, but it's actually too
large for some work.  I probably use my 142-pounder more often.  Seems to me
a 500+ anvil would be awkward at times.  Of course, depends on what sort of
forging you do.  I once had the opportunity to buy a 640-lb (make unknown,
but in perfect condition, from a old locomotive shop) for $700.  It would
have been cool, but not practical for me.  However, wish I had it now to
sell on E-bay!
> >
> > David Hufford
> > Richmond KY USA
> >
> >
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