Hey everyone,
New to bladesmithing and getting shop set up. I have an opportunity to buy a Fisher 100 or 125 lb anvil that looks to be in great shape. Is this a good anvil to purchase or should I wait and add a few hundred dollars and get a new forged anvil?
thanks
mark
Welcome Mark. Spent a lot of time in Baton Rouge growing up. My grandmother and aunt lived there. As for the fisher, if it is in good shape with good rebound, it would be a good anvil. If the price is right I would seriously consider it.
Again welcome to the ABS and the forum.
Brion
Thanks Brian, I'm a transplant in BR but will be here for a few more years. Do you think $500 for the anvil and a metal stand is a good price? I'll check the rebound Saturday when I go see it. Ball bearing or hammer the best way to check?
thanks,
mark
Sorry for not getting back to you quicker Mark. If the anvil is in good shape, the price is decent. Fishers are good anvils. You can use a ball bearing and see if you drop it from 12 inches or so if it comes back up a good distance. Check the edges for chips and see if it has a a flat face or does it have some sway to it. I wish you luck.
Brion
