[TheForge] Re: big anvil

Thu Jun 20 00:32:00 2002

The little one was just over a ton. The bigger one was sheet metal and 
had an inside compartment (grill?).

Steve Smith

Blacksmith wrote:

>    What was the big anvil at the conference - 1400+ lbs?
>Looked like it didn't need a stand.
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>Bob Willman
>The Eagle's Anvil
>Bowling Green, Ohio
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>From: "John Frankl" <[email protected]>
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>Subject: RE: [TheForge] Re: big anvil
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>>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.
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>>John
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>>On Wed, 19 Jun 2002, Hufford, David wrote:
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>>>I think the quest for a big anvil is often a status thing; like owning
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>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!
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>>>David Hufford
>>>Richmond KY USA
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