| Author | Message | ||
| Ron Hofaker (Seabeecmc)
New member Username: Seabeecmc Post Number: 1 Registered: 4-2006 |
I have a Hay Budden anvil that weighs about 165 Lbs. It has serial number 12737. Any information would be appreciated. Any input on weld repair? I'm considering refacing the top surface. | ||
| Ken Scharabok (Ken_scharabok)
New member Username: Ken_scharabok Post Number: 18 Registered: 3-2006 |
Serial number would make it 1894. Would have a forge welded on top plate as they didn't go plateless (upper anvil body tools steel) until 1908. On refacing the top, really depends on the anvil's condition. In some case you just work around the damage. I wouldn't recommend resurfacing until the one doing so REALLY knew what they were doing. | ||
| matt fitch (Matt934)
New member Username: Matt934 Post Number: 1 Registered: 8-2007 |
my cousin just gave me a hay budden anvil with the serial number 137574. can u guys tell me anything about it? | ||
| Ken Scharabok (Ken_scharabok)
New member Username: Ken_scharabok Post Number: 230 Registered: 3-2006 |
Serial number puts it about 1907. Likely has a body of either wrought iron or mild steel with a steel plate. Weight should be below logo. | ||
| ellis fain (Ellis_fain)
New member Username: Ellis_fain Post Number: 1 Registered: 11-2007 |
hey i just bought an hay budden anvil with a 90 on it side serial number 136249 any infromation would be appreciated as well as the date it was made. thanks | ||
| Ken Scharabok (Ken_scharabok)
New member Username: Ken_scharabok Post Number: 267 Registered: 3-2006 |
Anvils in America gives year of manufacturing as 1907. Should have a wrought iron/mild steel body and a steel plate. However, about 1908 H-B switched manufacturing methods to a two-piece only anvil of a forged tool steel top half and a softer metal (wrought iron or mild steel) base. It is not know exactly when the change took place as far as serial number. | ||
| Capt Harv Larabell (Coastie)
New member Username: Coastie Post Number: 1 Registered: 6-2009 |
Hello Ken, Your information is priceless! I just picked up a Hay-Budden 105#, S/N 31204, any info you have would be GREATLY appreciated. Thanks! Coastie | ||
| Ken Scharabok (Ken_scharabok)
New member Username: Ken_scharabok Post Number: 358 Registered: 3-2006 |
Anvil would date to about 1897. |
