Martin Pansch Posts: 312 Joined: Thu Feb 14, 2013 4:44 pm Location: Young America, MN. Its a Nimba Titian and weighs 120 pounds. 82. Purchasing a Nimba anvil is a true investment. The Titan is lighter but more expensive, $100 more. The biggest problem that I'm seeing; there are only positive reviews, no one ever has a bad word to say about them and that just makes me think people are trying to justify spending $1100+ on a lump of steel. They make them here in the US and their anvils are cast 8640 steel. Metal Projects Metal Crafts Lathe Projects Blacksmith Forge Cast Steel Home Forge Blacksmith Projects Vintage Tools Antique Tools. Nimba Anvils – anvils made in the USA, double-bick blacksmith anvils, Italian-style anvils: Gladiator Anvil (450lbs), Centurion Anvil (260lbs), Titan Anvil (120lbs) Saved by jhon right 23 Forging Tools Blacksmith Tools Jewelry Tools Jewelry Trends Best Pocket Knife … Hoffmans Forge got back to me within a day and Holland Anvil messaged me on FB within a day. One question I have is, would the 120#er (Titan) be ok for working large stock (1-1.5" bar) for axes and such? Don't forget the USA made Nimba Titan if you are going to buy new. I just wanted to see if you guys/gals had any thoughts before I made such a big purchase. Right about the same time I ordered my Nimba Titan since I couldn't find a good used one anywhere. Titan, Centurion, and Gladiator Anvils The Titan Anvil (Top,120 lbs.) The flat "horn" is very useful, and is where you can work short gaps without having to have a square-ish hardy stake. Question 2: I have no idea where to get a good swage block. Finest quality, double-horn, thick-waisted anvils. The one that saw the most action was the Swedish and its the one I'm still using in my temporary situation. I'm finally getting serious about forging and replacing my piece of RR track, and living in Alaska there's essentially no market in used or antique anvils, so I've been looking for a quality new anvil. It sits on top of the round horn. We have four Nimba anvils in our metal smithing and sculpture studios at the University of Wyoming. b+='nimbaanvils.com' Top. BTW - nice photo Darryl. I am retired and never used the anvil. var a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i I love those! Andrew Recher. I'll try get back out to measure it soon, getting back in shape after a cold. Saved by disko marhoong. else d=b Finest quality, double-horn, thick-waisted anvils. g=' General Tool Discussion Anvil from bloom. I bought it as something to remember when I shod horses and did blacksmith work. if (f) d=f I have a Titan. Hello everyone, I recently added some more pricking irons to my collection. Ohhh, I don't like where this is headed. Nimba is expensive but the quality is so worth it. Don't forget the USA made Nimba Titan if you are going to buy new. A Nimba anvil will become a legacy for your heirs and generations to come. It was a great anvil, but was getting a bit swaybacked. I'm going to second the Nimba if you're willing to pay for a new anvil and shipping. I've gravitated toward NIMBA mainly because I like the shape and I can see how useful a lot of the surfaces would be. s='?Subject=Nimba Anvils' It'll run you more than a 100lb TFS off Centaur Forge but it'll be cheaper than getting the bigger ones because you'll pay freight charges on anything 150 lb ��� I am a wuss, so I won't be using any hammer heavier than 3 lbs, most likely 2.5 lbs. Titan Anvil (120lbs) Nimba Anvils - Made in the USA. ecause of its size and weight, the Gladiator Anvil meets the needs of the most demanding blacksmithing applications. 11-16-2007, 01:07 AM. 9,908. Bob . They are out of town through labor day. In other words, Ty is right. Jul 2, 2020 - Explore Wanda Phillips's board "Collections - Anvils", followed by 429 people on Pinterest. Grinding & Milling. Titan Anvil (120lbs) Nimba Anvils - Made in the USA. thanks so much to everyone for sharing. The Nimba is a really good anvil. The Nimba anvils are very good. I wouldn't buy one simply for that fact. OK, full blown case of anvil envy here. If I make a pattern on museum pay,the pattern belongs to the museum,not me. It has a curiously smallish horn for its size,and has the "5th leg." 5,705. Richard Postman author of Anvils in America standing with it���. It is a rare anvil popular in the 18th.C.,I understand. The rights to use of the original anvil used as a model belong to the owner of that original anvil. Apr 21, 2004 #8. i haven't used a chile tabasco, but i bought the ellis over the chile, due to cost more than anything else. I'm currently in the process of upgrading from my old and reliable beater to a fancy new anvil. Raymond Richard. B-Mathews liked this post 12-27-2017, 04:32 PM #3. teemfan93. The first issue, which knocked it out of contention when I was looking to buy a new anvil, is the placement of the pritchel hole. Our Association uses them in the training center. The 8640 steel, with which the anvils are cast, is known for its deep-hardening properties. I am still undecided on the Atlas Mini Forge just because of the small diameter of the heating chamber. b='info' Finest quality, double-horn, thick-waisted anvils. Lifetime guarantee, fully heat-treated, nickel-chrome-moly-manganese (8640) steel. Shop for cast anvils, anvil stands, vises and more at Blacksmiths Depot. So I'm hunting for a (comparatively) reasonably priced new anvil. Antique Tools Old Tools Blacksmith Forge Blacksmith Projects Iron Work ��� Click Here!! I'm going to send them an email today and see what the lead times are. I sent an email today to inquire for a visit. Metal Projects Welding Projects Forging Knives Blacksmith Forge La Forge ��� Wait until Porky starts pumping show winners we wont be able to live with the guy. else if (h) d=g+h+i I'd give you choice of mine for that money, but the freight would be lost. Make a solid wooden base, and forget about those … Re: 120# Nimba Titan. � 1999-2019 Overall, love the titan. } Shipping was only US$60 from Washington on the West Coast to Vermont on the East. 82. e='' 120# Nimba Titan. Finest quality, double-horn, thick-waisted anvils. I am also looking for a new anvil and reached out to Nimba, it took them about a week, but they got back to me. The anvils aren't mine either to sell. I have found a good source for high quality anvils! i want to start off by saying HELLO! Or is that work a little too heavy for that anvil? AkWildman Well-Known Member. A friend has a couple of 200lb Fishers, steel faced cast iron anvils. Homeschool Kindergarten Curriculum Website 3D Printing Car Maserati Post:4456884663. Forsale Lander. Looks to me like it should be able to handle it. See more ideas about anvils, blacksmithing, blacksmith tools. Lifetime guarantee, fully heat-treated, nickel-chrome-moly-manganese (8640) steel. The anvil is a Nimba Titan (120 pounds) made by Russell Jaqua. Lifetime guarantee, fully heat-treated, nickel-chrome-moly-manganese (8640) steel. escramble() I have a 10" wheel, 2" x 72" N.E. 22.12.2014 - We carry high quality, professional grade anvils and vises that are designed to last a lifetime. I know there were two other posts about this one from a year ago and one from two years ago but I was wondering if anything has changed in that time frame. 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