mel b3 Posted June 24, 2018 Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 hiya guys, this is a bit of a long shot , but its worth a try. im looking for a blacksmiths anvil , the bigger the better , im willing to travel a decent distance to collect . cheers guys. mel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted June 24, 2018 Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 Would a piece of rail track do the job ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted June 24, 2018 Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 He's got a piece of railway track but he's getting into some big stuff by the sound of it. Afraid you will be lucky to find one mel, all of those I see at farm sales go for a lot of money. Have a local old boy who has a huge collection of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyefor Posted June 24, 2018 Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 Hi Mel. There's a (3rd or 4th generation) blacksmith in our village packing up. I'll have a word and will get back to you but a) he's rarely seen in daylight and b) even rarer to be seen sober - so it might take me a few days. I'll PM you with an update later in the week. ATB Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted June 24, 2018 Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 I can see some serious ironwork coming, dont forget loads of pics mel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted June 24, 2018 Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 Wesellanytool.com have a 50kg one for £105 Ebay - Neilsen 50kg £149 Anvils.co.uk also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted June 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 Thank you for the replies gents, you've given me plenty to go on . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 (edited) Here’s one for you needs a bit of work but nothing a stick welder and angle grinder wouldn’t sort in a few hours or at novice speed a day or two Edited June 25, 2018 by Old farrier Better picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 22 hours ago, Eyefor said: Hi Mel. There's a (3rd or 4th generation) blacksmith in our village packing up. I'll have a word and will get back to you but a) he's rarely seen in daylight and b) even rarer to be seen sober - so it might take me a few days. I'll PM you with an update later in the week. ATB Iain Would that be Bob P by any chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyefor Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 34 minutes ago, Zapp said: Would that be Bob P by any chance? Correct! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 5 minutes ago, Eyefor said: Correct! That's a shame. I'm sure I heard somewhere that he was one of the last true working village blacksmiths. I pretty much grew up in that village, my Grandfather was the last tenant farmer at Town Farm. Sorry for the slight derail by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyefor Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 1 minute ago, Zapp said: That's a shame. I'm sure I heard somewhere that he was one of the last true working village blacksmiths. I pretty much grew up in that village, my Grandfather was the last tenant farmer at Town Farm. Sorry for the slight derail by the way. It's a real shame. His daughter tried to run it for a while but I've not seen the forge in action for several months now. I'd love a rummage in his workshop - plus there's a very nice steam engine somewhere..... Town Farm - would that be Mr Tonkins? If so, PM me and I'll reply with twist of fate story.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 5 minutes ago, Eyefor said: It's a real shame. His daughter tried to run it for a while but I've not seen the forge in action for several months now. I'd love a rummage in his workshop - plus there's a very nice steam engine somewhere..... Town Farm - would that be Mr Tonkins? If so, PM me and I'll reply with twist of fate story.... I'd always wanted to go and get him to make a splitting axe head for me - he made excellent tools. Tomkins - Yes, that was Grandad. I'll PM you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 4 minutes ago, Eyefor said: It's a real shame. His daughter tried to run it for a while but I've not seen the forge in action for several months now. I'd love a rummage in his workshop - plus there's a very nice steam engine somewhere..... Town Farm - would that be Mr Tonkins? If so, PM me and I'll reply with twist of fate story.... I never cease to be amazed at what this forum turns up. 53 minutes ago, Old farrier said: Here’s one for you needs a bit of work but nothing a stick welder and angle grinder wouldn’t sort in a few hours or at novice speed a day or two If that was at a farm sale around here they would be fighting three figures for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 11 minutes ago, Walker570 said: I never cease to be amazed at what this forum turns up. If that was at a farm sale around here they would be fighting three figures for that. Well it’s only going to some one who’s going to use it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 14 minutes ago, Walker570 said: I never cease to be amazed at what this forum turns up. If that was at a farm sale around here they would be fighting three figures for that. Really? I didn't realise they were that rare; I know various places around here where there are anvils just steadily gathering dust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 The last three farm sales I have been too the anvils have gone well over three figures and in one case some serious bidding over £200. I don't think it is a case of being rare, people collect them and others use them in gardens as ornaments. I agree with OF they need to be used. 20 minutes ago, Scully said: Really? I didn't realise they were that rare; I know various places around here where there are anvils just steadily gathering dust. Point mel in that direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted June 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 14 hours ago, Old farrier said: Here’s one for you needs a bit of work but nothing a stick welder and angle grinder wouldn’t sort in a few hours or at novice speed a day or two This is turning into a anvilfest ?, please excuse my ignorance nigel , but what is the arc welder for ?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted June 26, 2018 Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 14 hours ago, Old farrier said: Here’s one for you needs a bit of work but nothing a stick welder and angle grinder wouldn’t sort in a few hours or at novice speed a day or two I can just imagine the cost of postage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted June 26, 2018 Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 1 hour ago, mel b3 said: This is turning into a anvilfest ?, please excuse my ignorance nigel , but what is the arc welder for ?. Just needs a bit of refacing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old melv Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 (edited) Keep your eye out on ebay I picked up one for 21 quid a bit rough but workable. Later sold it for 125£ when I was lucky enough to have 1 given to me keep looking they do come at the right price occasionally. Edited June 27, 2018 by Old melv Spelling mistakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricko Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 Try a big metal reprocessors, there's one by my mums that'll let you load up with metal to reuse and charge by weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted June 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 thank you for the replies guys , im wading through everything , thanks to a couple of generous members , i may have a couple of irons in the fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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