[TheForge] Hello and a question

[Jay Hayes]

I have two Peter Wright anvils, a 96# and a 146# that are at least 75 
years old. I use the larger one most now but the smaller on served me 
well for many years before I found the second one. The size of your work 
will determine what size anvil will work best for you. Generally 100# to 
140# is considered adequate for general work. If the 105# PW is in 
usable shape and the price is right drag it home and use it until 
something better comes along. A decent anvil will outlast its owner and 
its next owner if properly cared for.

In some respects a decent anvil is better than money in the bank. A 
dollar today will most likely be worth less next year and you are more 
apt to spend it. The anvil is more likely to be worth more in a year but 
you will have a greater attachment to it.  It will also make you more 
money than the interest the bank would have given you unless you use it 
as a door stop

Jay

J Keller wrote:

> Hi everyone,
>
> I'm new... both to this list and blacksmithing in general.  I have a 
> quick question hopefully someone can help me with.  A neighbor has an 
> anvil that I'm looking at borrowing and possibly buying.  It has 
> "Peter Wright" and then 3 21 on the side.  I'm assuming that means 
> this is an 105lb anvil.
>
> Would you recommend this for a beginner's anvil, or should  I be 
> looking for something different?  How old would this anvil be, 
> approximately? What would be a reasonable price be for something like 
> this?  I'm located in Saskatchewan, Canada.
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Justin
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