[Jewelry making - Article 00676] - Re: [Orchid] Resurface old anvil?

[James Binnion]

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    The consensus I seem to get from the blacksmiths is that welding the
    damaged sections with what is known as a hard facing rod is the best
    way to approach this. But anvil "repair" is a good way to ruin an
    anvil if not done properly. Unless the problem areas are very shallow
    you will likely remove too much of the hard face by machining and
    neither riveting or epoxy are suitable methods. Welding a new face on
    requires more equipment and skills than is available in anything but
    the largest of forge shops. Your best bet is to go to the mailing
    list for ABANA (the Artist Blacksmiths of North America)
    http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/theforge and ask for further
    advise and maybe even find someone who could help you with this
    project.I to own a beautiful old Hay Budden anvil that is a fine old
    tool so good luck in your endeavors to fix it.

James Binnion
jbin AT mokume-gane.com
James Binnion Metal Arts
http://www.mokume-gane.com
360-756-6550

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