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Old 01-19-2013, 08:01 AM
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Finally got my anvil refinished

Last week I took my anvil with me to Jim Clow's, and had a local machine shop resurface it. They did a great job, while only removing about .100"! Best $175 I've every spent!

Of course there were a few swirl marks and such, but yesterday I got busy, and went over it with 400, 600, 1200, then took the rubbing, and then the polishing compound to her....

NOW, she's ready for use! I hope I'M the first one who puts a "ding" in it....otherwise I might have to hurt someone!



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Old 01-19-2013, 09:11 AM
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Ha, you got it done. That must be flat, nice mirror. First ding is gonna hurt. No more hunting, but that looks like a good table to clean fish on.

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Old 01-19-2013, 10:06 AM
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Sure looks nice, Ed. Glad I took that class before it was refinished .

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Old 01-19-2013, 12:01 PM
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Any before and after picture, Ed?

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Did they finish the Horn also or did you polish it? How was that done?

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Old 01-20-2013, 01:46 PM
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Refinishing an Anvil is almost as fun as making Knives.

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ED That's just to PURDY to use;0)


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Old 01-26-2013, 10:59 AM
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Nice job! So shiny that you'll be able to see both sides of the blade at the same time.

How did they machine the anvil face? Did they mill it flat with a fly cutter or use a surface grinder?
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Old 01-26-2013, 05:32 PM
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Milled it with a shell face mill (6 inserts if I remember correctly). Did it under coolant, and it only had very vague swirl marks when they were done.


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Id be nervous to even look at it!


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Ed, That baby should be in a museum.

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Almost to purdy to beat on
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