Peter Wright anvil ?

[chris609]

Hi everyone I saw a Peter Wright anvil at a barn sale near me its about 150 LB or more but has a new top welded to it. He is asking 150.00 is a resurfaced anvil a good investment? What are your thoughts thanks.

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

At $150, just about any anvil is a good deal. I would suggest checking the rebound, and if it is good take it.

 

[Miles Undercut]

I would forget it. No need to buy one with a new top on it that someone might or might not have done properly-- there are lots of big hunks of steel you can pick up to pound on while waiting for the right anvil to come along.

 

[JasonSCarter]

Like Stacey said, check the rebound, take a ruler, set it on the face vertically. drop a ball bearing from 12" and if it bounces back between 7-10" it's good to go!

Jason

 

[chris609]

Thanks I will try the rebound test.

 

[cpirtle]

Peter Wright's are one of the most desireable to collectors so if they did a good job with the resurface and it doesn't look much different from the original it's worth more than that as a patio decoration.

Hard to go wrong if you have the resources to sell it down the road.