[TheForge] To ring or not to ring[was anvil i d]

[Mike Porter]

I think anvil ringing is a more important subject even than bounce-back for
urban smiths who have close neighbors. The subject is quite interesting to
me. I'd like to know more about that aluminum anvil with the steel plate;
explosive welded bimetal or what?
Mikey

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[mailto:theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jerry Frost
Sent: Saturday, April 22, 2006 3:13 PM
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Subject: Re: [TheForge] To ring or not to ring[was anvil i d]


From: "Demon Buddha" <osan at netlabs.net>


>
>
> Jerry Frost wrote:
>
>> I don't know what factors do determine when a good quality anvil will or 
>> won't ring though. As I don't plan on producing a line of anvils I think 
>> I'll hold off on the indepth research as well. <grin>
>
> Cast iron is well known for its sound dampening qualities.
>

When I said that I was under the impression my Sodorfors was cast iron and a

painfully loud ringer. This morning I find out it's cast steel. So, what I 
thought was an exception turns out not to be and I'm not so mystified 
anymore.

I'm still not going to start producing a line of anvils, I wear ear 
protection regardless (usually) so am still not going to do much research on

it. <grin>

Frosty
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it ain't real.
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