Bealer would've considered my Soderfors a good anvil. It nearly scated, barely shining the face at all and better still it cut across the entire face so it was flat.Īccording to Bealer it was hard enough and the temper had been drawn down correctly to approximately a rc60-62. Good according to Bealer so the next test was to lay a new sharp draw file across the face and see if it cut. What it did was flatten the chisel and not leave a mark on the anvils face. It's something I'd never do to any anvil now, a ball bearing or rap with a ball pein is so much safer all round. I laid a cold chisel on the face and gave it a stout blow with a 3lb. sorceress #5 in near mint condition, there are a few small chips from the edges and Ive radiused them at the horn end.īefore the internet went public I was lucky to find anything about blacksmithing, my only book was "The Art Of Blacksmithing" by Alex Bealer and not knowing any better I put my Soderfors to his quality test. But if you find one in usable condition at a good price it is a nice little piece. I only wish they made more anvils and also larger. Would I recommend it to someone else: YES. I would not sell this anvil for 200$ if offered, it is very portable and really well made and I have only seen 1 other for sale but I suspect some may be misjudged as a vulcan and passed by. I paid 40$ for this anvil, the guy wanted 20$ but I felt bad at that price, I thought it might be a vulcan and I wanted a quieter anvil but turns out it wasn't. Casting lines were left undressed on these.Ģ) Ball bearing drop from 10inch consistently between 82-85%ģ) Farmer clearing out his barn, his uncle bend cold horse shoes on it and the face is still in good shape.Ĥ) Vancouver Iron & Steel CO was a merger between 2 company's which later switched from CO to INC with a 3rd merger and is still in business today.ĥ) I really like this anvil, it is very rare and they did not produce many of anvils although they made a quality product. Cast steel with thick hardened steel face. I spoke with Mr Richard Postman and he graciously gave his permission to use the names and brands listed in his book.ġ) 50# Vancouver Iron & Steel CO, approx 1922-1933. If you know of other brands please all them to the list so we can write a review. I am sure there are others but this will be a start. The following is a list of anvils (used with permission). This should be much like a book review, only an anvil review, where you comment on the specific anvil.ġ) Weight, make, year of construction and material Please include how you found the anvil and any history of YOUR anvil. If you have used these anvils please post a review of that anvil to include weight, dimensions, and how the anvil worked for you. Photos are encouraged.
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