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Main Boards => Hunting Knives and Crafters => Topic started by: elk ninja on March 14, 2011, 11:21:00 AM

Title: Anvil find
Post by: elk ninja on March 14, 2011, 11:21:00 AM
Think this is a good anvil?  Kinda out of my price range, but at any rate, whacha think?
http://boise.craigslist.org/tls/2263507032.html
Title: Re: Anvil find
Post by: kuch on March 14, 2011, 06:06:00 PM
I personally wouldn't pay $600 for one that had its face and horn welded. It can be done correctly but how do you know. One can buy a helluva nice anvil for $600 that has not been welded.
Title: Re: Anvil find
Post by: Lin Rhea on March 14, 2011, 07:02:00 PM
I agree with kuch. That's too much. Add a few dollars to your $600 and have a new one the same size and pattern.
Title: Re: Anvil find
Post by: Lamey on March 14, 2011, 08:14:00 PM
yeah its a tad high,  I have a #150 Trenton I bought years ago, was never even used,  paid $150....  but that was more of being in the right place at the right time.

If you are patient and keep your eyes open and cash ready you can pick up a real nice working anvil for $2 per lb. or less.
Title: Re: Anvil find
Post by: kuch on March 15, 2011, 05:52:00 AM
I agree Lamey about $2 / pound   depending on condition and brand
Title: Re: Anvil find
Post by: madness522 on March 15, 2011, 06:23:00 AM
Thats a little steep. But at least he was honest about the reweld.
Title: Re: Anvil find
Post by: rover brewer on March 15, 2011, 09:33:00 PM
I agree with the others $2 or less.