Anvil recognition for dummies...

[2Tim215]

Thanks for those old adverts. I've just swapped my very well used 250# smiths anvil for an unused Brooks 77kg anvil in immaculate condition. And for those of you who think I'm mad, have you ever tried to pick up a 250# anvil on your own?

[rahulsingh20]

Special cutters are produced in high speed steels in a wide variety of diameters and lengths according to the application and machine

[outofthefire]

In my opinion the way an anvil is used is quite a personal thing that develops as you learn to work hot metal. I dont like using the bick on my anvil for anything other than forging bend.s I use the various radius's on the edges of my anvil for drawing out steel. The radius on the cutlers anvil could be used when you want to put a bend in the steel so it forges back straight when you start to form the blade or for drawing out the steel.

[hambim336]

Hi,

Thanks very much for this comment. It help me to think about my ideals.

Tks again and pls keep posting.

[rocco44]

On a Peter Wright anvil what do the figures 2-1-8 mean. Grateful for any info. Cheers.

[tenderfoot]

On a Peter Wright anvil what do the figures 2-1-8 mean. Grateful for any info. Cheers.

two quarter weights (112lb if I remember), 1/4 a quarter weight (28 if I did my math right) and 8 lbs.

[Everything Mac]

I don't suppose any one would know what "35 34" "U" stamped on a fairly young Peter Wright anvil would mean?

I've read they may have started doing serial numbers on their later anvils but I can't confirm this!

Cheers