Subject: Import Anvil fix-up

From: "[email-masked] 415.855.5707" <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 16 Sep 1996 09:47:28 -0800 (PST)

Hi All,

I have a "Jet" anvil, typical import "quality".  It's like hammering on mashed
potatoes.

While I am on the scrounge for a replacement I am wondering if there isn't a
simple way to make it better.  What I'm thinking about is building up the
surface using hardfacing MIG wire.  I thought that if I laid down two passes
using .045" wire I should be able to build up a pretty decent thickness.  Of
course I would follow all of the usual pre-and post heat wisdom for welding
cast iron in thick sections.

Anybody tried this or otherwise have an opinion?  Some of the hardfacing wire
air quenches to a pretty high Rc value and will strain harden even further. 
Might be just the ticket.

Joe McGlynn

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From: [email-masked] (Noller, Joyce)
Date: Fri, 16 Aug 1996 19:35:33 -0700

> Might be just the ticket.
I recall reading in somewhere about simply machining the face dead flat
and welding on a 1/2" or thicker piece of high carbon steel (railcar
leaf spring maybe?). Allegedly the thick spring stock gives the anvil
more bounce than plain hardfacing although, because it's only welded on
the edges, the anvil won't ring. Let us all know what you try and if it
works.
Larry

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From: "[email-masked] 415.855.5707" <[email-masked]>
Date: Tue, 17 Sep 1996 08:26:26 -0800 (PST)

>> I have a "Jet" anvil, typical import "quality".  It's like hammering on
mashed

<snippo!>

>>   What I'm thinking about is building up the
>> using .045" wire I should be able to build up a pretty decent thickness. 

>the edges, the anvil won't ring. 

OOOOHHH!, I like that approach even better.  I'll have to go on a scrounge and
see if I can find a section of steel plate of something nice.  I'd bet a 1"
thick flat of S-7 would put some life in the ol'anvil.  If I can do this
on-the-cheap then it's worth the time.  I'll get back to you and let you know
how it works out if I do this.

Joe

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From: [email-masked]
Date: Tue, 17 Sep 1996 19:14:05 -0500

> Might be just the ticket.
  
   Has anyone tried welding a tool steel plate to the top of an existing
anvil.   I have an old cast iron anvil that I would like to do this to. 
I am not sure that it would produce a decent surface