[TheForge] Anvil repair workshop in NJ

[Jerry Frost]

Lead's probably cheaper when you compare fuel costs for melting the iron.
Jer
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>  Gee Jason;
> Never saw one like that..only solid cast iron.
> Without a tool steel face they are fine door stops.
> Seems odd..isn't lead shot more expensive than cast iron?
>
> On 10/13/2010 1:43 PM, Jason Nass wrote:
>> My experience with chinese made anvils is that they tend to be cast 
>> hollow and use lead shot to get the weight... I stay as far away from 
>> them as possible.
>>
>> Jason Nass – MacTalis Ironworks
>> me at wargoth.com
>>