Greg Agresta Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 I have a Trenton 168 lb anvil that is in ok conditoin, a few chips off the edges and rounding. I have a chance to pick up a 200 lb Vulcan in almost perfect conditon for $600. Do you guys think its worth the $$$ or would I be better off staying with the Trenton. Your opinions will be very much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Keyes Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 Trenton's are considered "A" level anvils and Vulcan's are really second tier, "B" level. $3 a lb for a Vulcan seems like a top dollar amount, but where you are informs that. The difference between a 168 and a 200 is going to be hard to notice in any real sense. I know the allure of a perfect anvil, but if this were me, I'd spend the money elsewhere and keep looking for a bigger anvil, if that's what you want. Just my (somewhat informed) opinion. Geoff "The worst day smithing is better than the best day working for someone else." I said that. If a thing is worth doing, it is worth doing badly. - - -G. K. Chesterton So, just for the record: the fact that it does work still should not be taken as definitive proof that you are not crazy. Grant Sarver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Longmire Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 I agree with Geoff. Vulcans tend to have a bit less rebound than forged anvils. And rebound is more important than weight, within reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Agresta Posted November 23, 2019 Author Share Posted November 23, 2019 Thanks for the input. I passed on the Vulcan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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