Anvil

[Gramps]

Who has one in their shop? I want one but finding they are not real easy to come by unless you order a new one online (some are lesser quality). The high quality older anvils cost a BUNCH and you need to find a way to get one shipped to you.

 

[monkeyswrench]

I have a 95lb one. It's a 1890's Hay Buden from the rail Co. Use it a lot really. The knife making craze made the prices skyrocket. For new, a farriers anvil is best bang for the buck.

 

[Gramps]

thinking about this one https://www.amazon.com/VEVOR-Hardne...mzn1.fos.f5122f16-c3e8-4386-bf32-63e904010ad0

$30 less on Amazon than ordering from the factory

 

[Rajobigguy]

 

[Gramps]

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I want it!!!!! Almost looks like a railroad rail anvil

 

[Wheeler]

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[Rajobigguy]

I want it!!!!! Almost looks like a railroad rail anvil

If there are coyotes in your area they probably have a stash of them.

 

[monkeyswrench]

What are you looking to use it for? Railroad rail makes a good anvil for straightening and stretching, but usually have to make a horn.

 

[Gramps]

What are you looking to use it for? Railroad rail makes a good anvil for straightening and stretching, but usually have to make a horn.

beating on small stuff in the shop......anything thats better that the small thing on a vise

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=725894179242795

 

[Wheeler]

What are you looking to use it for? Railroad rail makes a good anvil for straightening and stretching, but usually have to make a horn.

I have rail if you want to get into making anvils for sale on RDP. Got a bunch here in Parker that needs to go.

 

[Gramps]

I have rail if you want to get into making anvils for sale on RDP. Got a bunch here in Parker that needs to go.

Thank You!!!!! just need a way to get it from Parker to southern Utah

 

[Wheeler]

Thank You!!!!! just need a way to get it from Parker to southern Utah

Go to you local rail yard. they should have some laying about the place.

 

[DLC]

Thru the power of RDP we could probably get it to St. George…. Fairly easy….

I have rail if you want to get into making anvils for sale on RDP. Got a bunch here in Parker that needs to go.

How big of a piece if rail do you have ? Will it fit in the back of a Yugo? and NOT make it pop a wheelie….

LoL

 

[Gramps]

Go to you local rail yard. they should have some laying about the place.

I would if we had a local yard but here in southern Uturd we don't have much of anything local. There are some tracks north of here, about 25 miles away. I might ride up there and see if they are replacing any rail.

 

[Wheeler]

I would if we had a local yard but here in southern Uturd we don't have much of anything local. There are some tracks north of here, about 25 miles away. I might ride up there and see if they are replacing any rail.

I'll look to see if I have any small pieces laying about.

 

[Clank123]

Well, thanks a lot!
You guys have inspired me!
Had a friend cut this out for me twenty years or so ago.
I just never finished it!
I’ll get the grinder out over the next few weeks and Get’er Done!

 

[Sportin' Wood]

The Army-Navy store in Idaho Falls, Idaho, has them. I don't recall what I paid for mine, but the price per pound was less than the used ones I was finding. I've moved mine three times now; they suck to move.

 

[Kachina26]

Go to you local rail yard. they should have some laying about the place.

Watch out for the bulls.

 

[Wheeler]

Watch out for the bulls.

I'd advise him to stay away from the stock yards of Chicago.

 

[Kachina26]

I'd advise him to stay away from the stock yards of Chicago.

Can't post the video, but I saw one of the contract security guards in his truck chasing some thieves running on foot. He mowed them down and ran into a chainlink fence which rolled his truck on top of the thieves. Talk about a payday.

 

[mjc]

I have rail if you want to get into making anvils for sale on RDP. Got a bunch here in Parker that needs to go.

I want a piece of rail. You have any between 1 and 2 feet?

 

[rrrr]

I want it!!!!! Almost looks like a railroad rail anvil

My Dad had a section of rail used for an anvil. He found it in the desert around Holbrook in the early 60s. When he closed the AZ shop and we moved back to ABQ the rail came too.

 

[Wheeler]

I want a piece of rail. You have any between 1 and 2 feet?

This is 4'' base x 24'' long. I brought it back to the house so you can get it or I'll bring it or send it your way.

I might have a 5.750 base 'x 24'' piece at the ranch but I believe I gave it to someone. If You want the larger base model I'll need to cut you a piece or find some at the ranch.

 

[Gramps]

just ordered one of these

 

[infield]

I've got one that has been in the family for a 100 years I suppose. It is broke but was fastened together some how. I use it some, not as much as I used to when I had lousy planter opener disk bearings. The guy that runs my chain saw shop of choice has the nicest one I ever saw. It is not impossible for someone to steal your anvil for scrap metal. I know someone it happened to.

 

[monkeyswrench]

just ordered one of these
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When making your stand, measure it out so that the strike face is where your hammer would fall with your elbow close to a 90. Mine is still on an oak round, staked with RR spikes, but for a guy from 1900...maybe 5'4"? Been salvaging some 4x10's to make a taller one. If you're wailing on it for a couple hours at the wrong height, you feel it in your back and shoulders for a few days

 

[rrrr]

This is 4'' base x 24'' long. I brought it back to the house so you can get it or I'll bring it or send it your way.

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I might have a 5.750 base 'x 24'' piece at the ranch but I believe I gave it to someone. If You want the larger base model I'll need to cut you a piece or find some at the ranch.


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More evidence a cardboard For Sale sign is in your future.

 

[callbob]

Or “will work for food” and god bless

 

[Wheeler]

Or “will work for food” and god bless

 

[Rvrluvr]

Who has one in their shop? I want one but finding they are not real easy to come by unless you order a new one online (some are lesser quality). The high quality older anvils cost a BUNCH and you need to find a way to get one shipped to you.

piece of railroad rail works just as good

 

[4Waters]

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Steel Anvil Forging Knives Tools - tools - by owner - sale - craigslist

see pics, very heavy small enough to use for making knifes and/or jewelry. Call six26 four98 six234, leave a message or it will go to spam. Made in USA. Vintage old was my dad's, I've had it myself...

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Vintage Metal Anvil on Steel stand - tools - by owner - sale - craigslist

See pics for size, this is a very old anvil made in USA. Was my Dad's Ive had it in the yard for 40 plus years. I also have a smaller one that I used to hammer items like jewelry and copper art....

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200lb Fisher Anvil - tools - by owner - sale - craigslist

Anvil is marked Fisher and 200. I also have a 190lb english anvil which I think is a Peter Wright which is available for $1000. I have 2 post vise for $200 each

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Vintage Littco No. 119 Anvil USA Made - tools - by owner - sale - craigslist

In real nice shape and weighs 8 1/2 pounds. Surface measures about 5" x 2" (and it's about 8 1/2" long over all) and it's 4" tall.

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[JL95]

My history teacher told me of an old man he knew that bought an anvil from the Sears catalogue back in the 1930's-40's with a lifetime warranty. It broke 50+- years later and they had to track him down an equivalent. Took them about a year but they honored it. Kind of cool.

 

[Wheeler]

More evidence a cardboard For Sale sign is in your future.

My Wilton Vise collection is worth more than my house!

 

[81eliminator]

Who has one in their shop? I want one but finding they are not real easy to come by unless you order a new one online (some are lesser quality). The high quality older anvils cost a BUNCH and you need to find a way to get one shipped to you.

the best anvils are forged, they ring when you hit them and your hammer will have more bounce. Cast anvils are cheaper, when you hit then there is just a thump and less hammer bounce.

 

[mjc]

My Wilton Vise collection is worth more than my house!

so I will need one of those also.

 

[McKay]

piece of railroad rail works just as good

Absolutely not true. They do not rebound near as good as a real anvil.

 

[chadzilla]

My Wilton Vise collection is worth more than my house!

Now you're talking! Best damn vices made!

 

[monkeyswrench]

Absolutely not true. They do not rebound near as good as a real anvil.

I have both here. A 3lb singlejack does rebound considerably more on my old anvil compared to a rail. If you're working hot steel, probably not noticeable, as the work material is softer and draws out. Cold steel though, big difference.

 

[McKay]

I have both here. A 3lb singlejack does rebound considerably more on my old anvil compared to a rail. If you're working hot steel, probably not noticeable, as the work material is softer and draws out. Cold steel though, big difference.

Try making something on both. I would wager will take you double the time using the track.

 

[Wheeler]

so I will need one of those also.

How many do you need?

 

[Wheeler]

Try making something on both. I would wager will take you double the time using the track.

What would Large Orange Font say?

 

[Wheeler]

Absolutely not true. They do not rebound near as good as a real anvil.

But can you do this with an Anvil?

 

[Wheeler]

Thru the power of RDP we could probably get it to St. George…. Fairly easy….



How big of a piece if rail do you have ? Will it fit in the back of a Yugo? and NOT make it pop a wheelie….

LoL

This is the rem from a full length rail after making my drag. 8' cut off.

I also have Barock rocks if anyone is in need.

 

[Wheeler]

the best anvils are forged, they ring when you hit them and your hammer will have more bounce. Cast anvils are cheaper, when you hit then there is just a thump and less hammer bounce.

I'll make a video of this naturally aged, in the heat of the Arizona Outback, sliver of a rail, just to see if your theory rings true.

 

[Rvrluvr]

Absolutely not true. They do not rebound near as good as a real anvil.

I dont make stuff. I use my anvil & rail to beat metal truck parts straight . Works for persuading rusty bolts to get the “F” outta my way

 

[mjc]

How many do you need?

Just one

 

[Wheeler]

Just one

I've become very fond of my vices and not sure what it would be like to give any of them up for adoption.

 

[Blue Oval]

Pawn Stars found some in Texas.

 

[Wheeler]

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Now I want an Anvil! ...and another Wilton vise!

 

[Wheeler]

I want a piece of rail. You have any between 1 and 2 feet?

Just got thru testing the Rockwell hardness of your future vice and even with a leather mallet. It ''Rings True''