100lb Hay Budden anvil for $250?

[prophetic_joe]

Found 100lb Hay Budden Anvil for $250. Is it worth it?

 

[12345678910]

Also ask at

I forge Iron


But it looks to me as if the top plate is half broken off.

 

[prophetic_joe]

I just thought it was a different design. Half the face broken off huh? Yeah that wouldn't be good.

 

[zcd]

I agree with the count, that step isn't original. Any other pictures that could help tell if it was welded on top (slightly better) or cut in (worse)?

 

[Deweyknives]

$25.....maybe...

$250....run!

 

[Drew Riley]

I would keep looking.

 

[Don Hanson III]

Not worth half that! It's junk!

 

[prophetic_joe]

Thoughts on this one. No word on manufacturer though.

http://m.ebay.com/itm/141425489221?nav=WATCHING_ACTIVE

 

[12345678910]

Thoughts on this one. No word on manufacturer though.

http://m.ebay.com/itm/141425489221?nav=WATCHING_ACTIVE

The surface is heavily scarred with chisel marks.

It looks like they have never heard of a cutting hardy.

The plate looks thick though, it may clean up and be usable.


Go see it in person and see how much rebound it has.

 

[Russ Andrews]

Pass !!!

Save your money for one you're likely to get some use out of...

 

[prophetic_joe]

Thanks guys. Got a couple of pieces of rail track for free. Just going use that for now and keep on looking. I truly appreciate the help.

 

[elementfe]

Your profile doesn't give us a clue where you are, but the best source of anvils (apart from getting lucky at a farm sale or something) is blacksmith meetups.
Let me know where you are and I'll send you info on the nearest get-together. There are always good deals on anvils in the tailgate sales section of any ABANA or other 'smiths meeting.

 

[prophetic_joe]

In Northwest Iowa. Cherokee. Sorry guys I was phone bound and away from the computer the last few days so my profile didn't get filled out well.

Any thoughts on a Queen Dudley at 140lbs for $340 or so.

http://m.ebay.com/itm/141424538703?nav=SEARCH

 

[elementfe]

Most likely any of these people would be happy to help you out:
https://www.google.com/maps/search/iowa+blacksmiths/@41.9773507,-94.8139086,7z

I don't see an Iowa chapter of the Artist/Blacksmith Association, but you'll be able to track down the nearest one- I know the Ohio guys are a real powerhouse, and known for their tailgate sales at the meetings- so is the Missouri chapter.
http://www.abana-chapter.com/

I had a really bad experience trying to buy an anvil on Ebay, so I tend to run far far away from that scene.
Blacksmiths tend to know where at least a few are sitting unused (too bad you're not in Washington!) It's kind of like asking a programmer if he knows where there's some kind of computer for sale

 

[prophetic_joe]

Unfortunately I am a bit like a dog with a bone when I get an idea in my head. Couldn't wait. Have a bit of OCD when it comes to ideas. I lose a lot of sleep til I get to it. Anyway that said I had some money and decided to go ahead and buy that Queen Dudley I posted just above. Looks pretty good to me. Zoomed in on it and didn't see a lot of scritches or nicks from tools. A couple of dents and what appears to be a small crack on the edge towards the back but I think it's minor. I would love for you guys to tell me I made a good choice but I would prefer honest criticism. I know I am way too impulsive to learn anything.

 

[prophetic_joe]

By the way thanks for the awesome help so far and serious thanks to you elementfe and 12345678910 you guys were great helps.

 

[elementfe]

If it's what they say it is, you'll likely be happy with it. Good luck and happy forging!

 

[12345678910]

$173 for that one, probably a good deal.

Once it's yours you will find out.


I find that's true for tools, cars, ladies and so on.