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Wasted $150 on a 'pro' anvil that was a total dud
I bought this anvil off a guy who said it was hand forged and perfect for heavy work. Got it home, set it up, and the face chipped on my third hit with a 2-pound hammer. The steel was way too hard, like glass or something. Anyone else get burned on an anvil that looked good but was trash for actual forging?
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hall.joel27d ago
Idk I used to think any heavy piece of steel would work for an anvil. But after reading this it makes total sense that the steel quality matters way more than just weight. I guess I was wrong about that.
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That 2-pound hammer you mentioned, that's actually a pretty light hammer for an anvil that's supposed to be "pro" grade. Most good anvils can take a beating from a 4-pounder without chipping. But yeah, the real problem is the steel being too hard, like you said. Those cheap cast iron anvils with a thin hardened face are a common scam. A real forged anvil should have a nice spring to it, not feel like dropping a rock on glass.
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karen36127d ago
Like dropping a rock on glass" - that's exactly how my first anvil felt, ended up using it as a doorstop.
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