[TheForge] pitted anvil

[Ralph E Douglass]

irontree@visi.com wrote:
> 
> Hey all,
>        Two questions
> 
> 1.  How do I fix a pit in my anvil.  I have one deep pit (about .25" deep, .5 "
> dia) I have a old Lincoln stick welder and oxy/acetylne....can I fix it?
> 
> 2.  My wife suggests that I go get another anvil. (I love my
> wife!!)....new...or at least new condition ...(tween 150 and 250 lbs)
> suggestions????  what should I plan on spending?
> 
> Dan
> www.irontreeworks.com

Repairing anvils is to me a risky business. If you can at all work
around the pit leave it alone.

As for new or newish looking anvils... cost is often times dependant on
where you are at. Used decent anvils can range from $1/pound to
$3/pound. New are even more.

Ralph
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