WTB Anvil...anvil obtained, thanks rasputin!

[ppland]

Any of you guys know where in the state i can get an anvil, or anyone have one for sale/trade? Looking for 75-150#. well used is ok. I can buy or willing to trade for ... i have a few guns available, many bullets in the 44 and .357 cal ( for reloading) some bullet molds .44 and .357 or the ever popular cold hard cash. any help in locating one would be greatly appreciated.

 

[ulshop]

Check with members of Louisiana Metalsmiths - lametalsmiths.org or the Gulf Coast Blacksmiths Association - gulfcoastblacksmith.com
Both groups have great members that meet once a month at different locations. Most of them collect equipment and some are willing to sell off occasionally. LAMA's annual meeting is March 10/11th at Beaver Park in Lafayette. They get smiths from all over the south to attend, might be a good spot to look for an anvil. good luck..

 

[ppland]

Really appreciate the info! Thank you.

 

[returningliberty]

Man I wish I could spare mine. I need a bigger one (I have a Peter wright 96lb), but I can't let go of it until I find one lol. Check Craigslist, that's where I got mine. Be prepared to pay 2.50/lb, but only if the face is nice. Heavy pitting and deep stray hammer marks are a no go, check for rebound, if the edges are chipped off etc.

 

[ppland]

Man I wish I could spare mine. I need a bigger one (I have a Peter wright 96lb), but I can't let go of it until I find one lol. Check Craigslist, that's where I got mine. Be prepared to pay 2.50/lb, but only if the face is nice. Heavy pitting and deep stray hammer marks are a no go, check for rebound, if the edges are chipped off etc.

thanks and let me know if u find one u are looking for. i'll take that one off your hands. appreciate all the tips as well, just getting into the smithing. got a great forge and using rail road track for now.

 

[ppland]

looking for as much info as possible. All your wisdom is appreciated.

 

[Bayoupiper]

If you can go lighter, Harbor Freight carries a 55 pounder.






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[returningliberty]

If you can go lighter, Harbor Freight carries a 55 pounder.
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Noooo do not do this. this is an ASO, not an anvil.

 

[LACamper]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhQ4dE_RGnQ

Did somebody mention having a spare anvil? I want to try this!

 

[rasputin]

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[ppland]

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