[TheForge] Refurbishing an Anvil

[Garrick Peterson]

Sorry, still fairly new, so my terminology isn't very precise yet.
Substitute "Table" for "Face", and you'll have a more clear idea.

The anvil is at least 60-70 years old, forged (based on sunk in markings, as
opposed to raised markings) with a separate piece of steel for the face.
Would that make it a good candidate for welding the face?

Also, how would I heat treat something like this? I'm basically familiar
with the technique, but at a much smaller level.

-Garrick

On Sat, Apr 24, 2010 at 8:47 AM, dan tull <dantull at numail.org> wrote:

> Whoa!
> Fisher (a good brand) were guaranteed NOT  to ring(shipyards& R.R.
> yards).Only if the top is loose or half gone would it be considered "sunk".
> I read "table" as the shelf instead of the anvil face. Therefore not
> hardened (except Fisher), and repairable w/ mig wire. Free is good , but if
> the face is destroyed, be patient till a good one comes along. Refinish
> anvil face w/ MG750 rod ,if required. No pre/post heat req'd, and great for
> diss-similar carbon content steels.
>
>
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> > Garrick;
> > If it thunks, then it's probably sunk.
> > My suggestion is to use it like it is until you can pick
> > up a good one.
> > Use a 4" belt sander to take off the high spots.
> > Refurbishing an anvil with a separated face plate is more
> > work than it's worth. To do it well is expensive and very
> > time consuming...Or you could forge weld the face back on
> > and quench it with a fire hose.
> >
> > Garrick Peterson wrote:
> >> I have access to an old anvil for a very reasonable price (i.e. free).
> >> However, the anvil has seen quite a few years, and it's showing the
> >> abuse.
> >> The table is beat all to hell (defined as hammer marks creating nearly
> >> 1/8"
> >> ridges and valleys), and it has a very dull "thunk" when tapped with a
> >> hammer.
> >>
> >> I'd like to make use of it, but I'm curious about what it would take to
> >> refurbish the anvil, and whether it would be worth the time or cost.
> >>
> >> Thanks!
> >>
> >> -Garrick
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