Another thing that some of us like about our oldies is that they have a lot of historical significance.

I just think that for $1,200, you have a lot of options. I have heard good things about ductile iron anvils, so don't get me wrong. As long as you aren't going into the anvil making business, you probably aren't gonna be needing a big face. It is perfect for metal-smiths, riveting, flattening, forging, and forming metal, ideal for any handyman or hobbyist. Rounded horn and flat horn are for smooth bending and shaping the holes are better for accessories' punching and bending. A top quality anvil will sometimes out perform a good anvil twice its size. This steel anvil has two horns and holes. As Frosty said, bigger isn't always better. I think you will be able to get more bang for your buck by getting an older one. VEVOR Anvil Blacksmith 66 lb Forged Steel 30kg Heat Treated Long Round Horn. My personal feeling about buying an anvil like that brand new is that they are generally marketed to people who need some decent anvils that don't want to devote the time to searching for 'the one'. 0157/10 STURDY CONSTRUCTION, ROUND HOLE AND SQUARE HOLE FOR PUNCHING AND BENDING., Anvils, Bench vices, clamps and anvils. Thirdly, I have not used that anvil, (or any ductile iron anvil) so, sorry, I can't do a ball bearing test. Secondly, a lot of what I say is just my opinion, and many others may think differently on this subject. First off, I think you have articulated yourself well.

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