Another new tool , Anvil

[Rob M.]

Looky what I just picked up today . Just out of the blue ... 232 pd. Peter Wright Anvil !! Ain't this something ?! Made between 1852 - 1890

 

[deerstalkert]

what did you say your address was??
i have been lusting after a good anvil for 50+ years.
that one would fill the bill! congrats.

 

[IanH]

You can buy a top of the line new one for about $8/lb. Nice score, Rob, I resorted to buying a Vevor 66 lb of the same pattern for a little over a hundred bucks, it does everything I need done with an anvil.

 

[Rob M.]

You can buy a top of the line new one for about $8/lb. Nice score, Rob, I resorted to buying a Vevor 66 lb of the same pattern for a little over a hundred bucks, it does everything I need done with an anvil.

Oh , I'm pretty sure a Peter Wright will serve me well . This weight Peter Wright anvil goes for around $800 + . I got it for $200 bucks ... Didnt see this deal coming !! Very cool. P.S. I thought it was heavier , its probably worth in the 400-500 range in these parts .

 

[PathfinderNC]

Really cool. Here's some info on Peter Wright anvils:
https://www.iforgeiron.com/topic/50074-peter-wright-anvil/

p.s., Don't drop it on your foot.

 

[Rob M.]

what did you say your address was??
i have been lusting after a good anvil for 50+ years.
that one would fill the bill! congrats.

Thanks bud . Blows me away finding an English 19 th century anvil . Never thought I'd own another anvil . Ever since that d@mn " Forged in Fire " prices of forge equipment went stup!d !! but .... Last year I found my forge for $150 and now this beauty for $200 ...
Crazy good ! I dont have a lot of use for an anvil., all I forge are triggers and trigger guards , and ive been using railroad track for a few years now but ....this anvil is a beauty ! I'm starting to.make forged lock screws now in the forge so the hardy hole will be good for my form for the heads . Seams a little over kill though.for bolts ! LOL .... Funny ,I was driving and my buddy waved me down .... Look at this here anvil I found in an old barn " he says ... I saw Peter Wright and d@mn near Shitte myself ! Neat !!

 

[Rob M.]

what did you say your address was??
i have been lusting after a good anvil for 50+ years.
that one would fill the bill! congrats.

Ive been through a few anvils and forges . Every time I get a new woman I lose all my forging equipment ! LOL ...sad but true

 

[Gun Tramp]

Great find Rob, well done. Your anvil weighs 152 lbs. Anvil weights are expressed using the English "stone" weight system. First number (1) is in hundredweight (112 pounds). Second number (1) is in quarter hundredweight (28 pounds). Third number (12) is actual pounds (12). So, 112+28+12= 152 pounds. Perfect size unless one is forging ship's anchors. You're likely aware that no grinding should be done to any anvil to flatten the work surface. Tempting, but the hard steel top plate is only about 1/4" to 3/8" thick on wrought anvils; they become dished from compression more so than abrasion. Even wire brushing using a right-angle grinder is frowned upon by purists like myself. Oil and steel wool and use are all that's required for these old gems.

 

[Rob M.]

Great find Rob, well done. Your anvil weighs 152 lbs. Anvil weights are expressed using the English "stone" weight system. First number (1) is in hundredweight (112 pounds). Second number (1) is in quarter hundredweight (28 pounds). Third number (12) is actual pounds (12). So, 112+28+12= 152 pounds. Perfect size unless one is forging ship's anchors. You're likely aware that no grinding should be done to any anvil to flatten the work surface. Tempting, but the hard steel top plate is only about 1/4" to 3/8" thick on wrought anvils; they become dished from compression more so than abrasion. Even wire brushing using a right-angle grinder is frowned upon by purists like myself. Oil and steel wool and use are all that's required for these old gems.

I really appreciate you deciphering the weight bud ! I hadnt gotten to it yet . Just got it . I'd have swore it was at least 200 pound or better though carrying it around ! Gettin old sucks ! LOL ! Still surprised about the weight !!
. Oh no , ifn I keep it it'll be taken care of properly and covered . Thank you Sir !

 

[Gun Tramp]

You're very welcome. Blacksmith's golden rule: never set an anvil on the floor/ground; a pain getting them back up again. It's suggested to always set them on something waist-high if moving them by hand. Of course, I read that after picking mine up a few times.

 

[TDM]

That’s a mighty fine anvil @Rob M. !

 

[Rob M.]

That’s a mighty fine anvil @Rob M. !

Thanks bud . Ain't she somethin ? I really like it . Didnt see this comin today ! Never thought I'd own a Pete ! LOL !

 

[Rob M.]

You're very welcome. Blacksmith's golden rule: never set an anvil on the floor/ground; a pain getting them back up again. It's suggested to always set them on something waist-high if moving them by hand. Of course, I read that after picking mine up a few times.

LOL !! Yep , and ive had spine surgery before so ... I'm gettin some help after I get a good stump for it !

 

[WALT53]

LOL !! Yep , and ive had spine surgery before so ... I'm gettin some help after I get a good stump for it !

I’m happy for you Rob ,enjoy your new toy .

 

[Rob M.]

I’m happy for you Rob ,enjoy your new toy .

Thanks bud .... Now .... If I can just find some d@mn coal !!!! LOL !! Crazy ... This is coal.country and no Flippin coal , oh well ..
.I'll get some ....sometime always somethin

 

[oldwood]

Go find an old strip mine. We been finding plenty loose for the pickin' Take a pick and shovel.

 

[Johnny Tremain]

Made mine form a chunk of railroad rail. Not as big, nor heavy, but does everything I need it for.

 

[Rob M.]

Made mine form a chunk of railroad rail. Not as big, nor heavy, but does everything I need it for.

Yeah , I have two of them and they really are good . I make my trigger guards on one of them

 

[Kabulrocks]

Thanks bud .... Now .... If I can just find some d@mn coal !!!! LOL !! Crazy ... This is coal.country and no Flippin coal , oh well ..
.I'll get some ....sometime always somethin

Steam engine guys around my area do a group buy for coal, perhaps there are some like minded enthusiasts in your area to buy coal from?

 

[MittenJim]

Looky what I just picked up today . Just out of the blue ... 232 pd. Peter Wright Anvil !! Ain't this something ?! Made between 1852 - 1890

Awesome!