Risky Anvil Repair: 80lb Peter Wright

[@Nightman2152]

Before Quarantine: "That's not worth repairing" During Quarantine: "I'm gonna repair that" -Every handy person right now.

[@adamliske]

Now if only my two sets of small helping hands were slightly more on the helpful side of things, rather than me having to look up every five minutes and try to figure out where on the property they have ran to.

[@Fernandestres]

The truest of statements!

[@allanlavallee7171]

20 years ago I heated an 80 lb. peter wright in a coal forge and welded the face, had it ground in a machine shop and have worked on it as a farrier for the past twenty years. Still perfect.

[@vessmachineen193]

Exactly

[@CleaveMountaineering]

@@adamliske My 1 year old likes to play in the quench bucket... The 3 and 5 year old like to get twigs and scrap wood and throw them in the forge.

[@dannyoktim9628]

I will NEVER repair an anvil but I will use a a 2x4 when welding . . . life Hacks . . .thanks for that one!

[@ADBBuild]

I didn't even notice that. Glad you said something or I would have missed that trick too!

[@MattsAwesomeStuff]

I came here to comment the same thing. This is the real tip. Half a 2x2 is what, $1? $1 for a job you're going to be working on all day? That's value. One of the oft-underestimated perks of leverage is control. Everyone knows levers make you stronger, but they also turn large movements into small ones. By stabalizing your arm you've shortened the lever of your arm and given it a fulcrum near the workpiece.

[@gremlinmech]

I've been welding for years and lately even been seen coping a seat for some but never felt stable couldn't tuck the arms into the body right but that 2X is a gonna try idea. One of lots I have picked up on this channel. Thank you again

[@DrewToner]

A Welders Crutch!

[@deadcrow6888]

Its brilliant

[@jacksonbennett6151]

The old AvE tinkering methodology, “if it’s already f*&$ed, you can’t f*&$ it anymore!”

[@taunokekkonen5733]

Or, if it isn't broken, keep fixing it until it is!

[@egy_fekete_volga755]

We use to say when something is total crap; well, it cant fall any deeper.

[@andrewut7ya511]

As my partner at work say when jumping into a messy job, "well, were fucked anyways, lets do it."

[@lastmanstanding5338]

You can apply this to most situations in life. 👍

[@hocuspocus4871]

I like how he says he needs to take his time and do it slowly. He then proceeds to blaze through it in under 4 minutes while also making a sword.

[@hocuspocus4871]

And, yes, I know it was sped up.

[@jakespede7540]

It's amazing how you make difficult undertakings look so easy! Great job as usual.

[@SweeturKraut]

This reminds me of the old story about the engine repair man. He showed up, listened to the engine for a bit, then he banged on it with a hammer and it started right up. He gave the customer a bill for 500 dollars which he thought was crazy... "500 dollars, all you did was hit it with a hammer!"... So the repairman wrote an itemized bill.... $5 for hammer strike, $495 for knowing exactly where and how hard to hit it.

[@carolinacambo]

SweeturKraut he’s a crook 😂 he just crawled under and tapped on the starter haha I woulda done that for a case of Budweiser lol

[@JoshSmithsOverallForge]

Great content as always Scott! My general rule is that if you have enough patience, you can get pretty much anything done! Turned out beautifully! Happy Easter to you and your family! Take the time to celebrate that old empty cave! God bless!

[@johndunbar2393]

The piece of wood to stabilize your hand is a genius life hack! I'm definitely going to use that.

[@patrickweckermann9121]

The 2x4 arm rest is by far the biggest take away I have from this video. Brilliant!

[@RealRonSwanson]

Scott, It's cool to see your grandkids grow throughout your videos (albeit scary to see how quickly time passes). Rusty(?) looks pretty steady on his feet. Soon he'll be ready for his own anvil! 😆 Be well, Wadsworth Fam.

[@marcelorodriguez566]

i like how much you try to do a good job..no lacking in effort. you're a badass and you know it.

[@gregz7159]

Thank you, Scott. You are making COVID-19 quarantine much more bearable. Your content (and music) is inspiring. You bring joy to my life in this challenging time. For that I will forever be grateful. Peace.

[@blkacid]

Great idea using that stick for support under your arm. Stealing that!

[@captcarlos]

That was the first time I have seen an arm crutch, steady, call it what you will, but I'm taking that also. Reduce the variables I say. Not that I'm getting old or anything!

[@psidvicious]

@@captcarlos I make those hand/arm welding ‘crutches’ in my shop and can make a custom one for you for a very reasonable price 😉

[@captcarlos]

Thank you for your kind offer sir but I feel I'm up for the challenge, I've certainly got time on my hands, hahaa. Thinking of a telescopic ....

[@psidvicious]

@@captcarlos Ok. Well, if you already posses the skills to produce the ‘welding crutch’ yourself and you prefer to save a cpl hundred bucks, I’d be glad to sell anyone a detailed set of plans for the tool as well. At a discount rate, of course. 😉

[@cm5838]

Hand forging fascinates me, I’d probably never get into it but enjoy learning about the process. I refurbish and restore things ranging from antique appliances to atv’s, I’ve also been known to be a bit of an inventor and fabricator, for me my 20” section of train rail works just fine. My dad had a 16” section of narrow gauge rail he used as long as I can remember. I may grab that when I pick up his tools. Anyways always good to learn things even if I never use that knowledge

[@shotgunsam23]

That titanium stick welder is actually pretty good. I picked up one back in December and I love it.

[@jackgreen412]

It's always calming watching your videos. I'm a little impatient have a bit of a temper. Relaxing watching your work and hearing your commentary.

[@garymeierhenry3223]

I like the stick from the floor as a steady rest. I come away with something all the time. :) So whats with the baritone horn....back on the bench. Now that is the kind of horns I work on.

[@essentialcraftsman]

I lost one of the valve springs on that old campaigner and have not gotten around to finding a replacement! Where would I look or what would I ask for or something like that?

[@tonybrannen1740]

Thanks so much for helping me get better!

[@smoothbore4377]

Over the past 55 years as a "fix-it" man, the "what have you got to lose" equation has become a ruling philosophy of mine.

[@johnlaflash8327]

Thank you my friend!

[@KENNEY1023]

Turned out really nice, glad you decided to repair it and thanks for sharing the repair process.

[@msw9671]

Got into blacksmithing not to long ago and have ben trying to find a good old anvil that won't cost me a fortune for a little while now without much luck.I only live an hour or so from you so I think you just beat me to them lol. Good video as always 👍

[@kengamble8595]

Gather all the information you can, make a decision.. and live with it ! 🙂 Thanks for sharing and take care. 👍

[@ModernMountainLiving]

Forney are made 2 miles from my house in Colorado. Good company. But we are quarantined 6 hours away from my tools building our Modern Cabin. Be Blessed Scott.

[@swampwhiteoak1]

You are not older and slower. You are WISER. As usual, a beautiful and perfect result.

[@janderson8401]

When I was young, I started out working for a general contractor who worked mostly as a mason. Since he owned a number of rental properties I also learned a lot about patching drywall and plaster, as well as painting. Most of the actual mason work was done by the boss’s younger brother Nick who was about Scott’s age back then. What Nick used to say was that he had lost as far as speed and strength he made up for by being more efficient.

[@deadcrow6888]

This was the exact anvil repair video i needed at exactly the correct time.

[@SL-ez7qn]

Very informative I’ll have a go at repairing the chip I have on my anvil.

[@arondennis4810]

I've got a 75lb Vulcan. Inherited, it's in worse shape than yours was. After watching you I just might give it a shot to repair. Thanks for the info on heat control.

[@stuartlockwood9645]

Hi Scott, great little video, and good information for us would be anvil repairers, looks like you now have a user ,instead of a paperweight, lol. Loved the shot of your grandson at the end, I think he fancies that anvil for himself, I hope he's doing ok now,? Thanks for your time, stay safe all of you, Best wishes Stuart uk.

[@mrsimpson2022]

for some reason I trust this GUY.

[@jasonmacpherson936]

Great video. I have a Fisher anvil I picked up. Been looking at tip of the horn repair. Mine the last 2-3 inchs have been cut off and would like to bring it back up. You gave a few really good tips on this. Mainly go slow and a way to preheat the anvil

[@SculptyWorks]

Great video! That's such a cute little anvil! Such a classic anvil shape! I would love one like that!

[@andybyerly5629]

I had mine done the same way ! When it came back the rebound was GREAT on the face, as was the ring you get! When I tested the horn ( no work to horn) it rang with a different "pitch" to the ring. Which I might expect because 'Its' a different size bell'....Could this difference also be caused by the horn night be cracked ( but not separated) from the saddle? I bought this Peter Wright from a farmer and don't know it's history.

[@chalcedony6858]

Beautiful job. Wonderfully executed!

[@markb.1259]

It's all fun and games bouncing steel balls off the anvil until the Foreman pops into the shop and catches you goofing off!!! haha What a cute little guy!

[@elischultes6587]

And here I’m thinking of the things necessary to anneal it and then retemper it.

[@mikehoncho8121]

I see what you did there with that 2 x you are a very wise man I'ma steal that bit of kit

[@hartshut]

Your fab table is very impressive.

[@Sakiesetakuntie]

Oxyacetylene is a blacksmiths Excalibur. There are endless ways to mold, shape, temper, forge, destress and the endless journey of the art of the most mysterious and oldest power....fire. if I had one metal tool only to make my way its going to be the torch and the study of how to master it's endless applications. What a tool but man can it do wonders.

[@karldunne5595]

Good work 👍.

[@HoOtgibson70]

Did you mention what Rod you're using? 6011/7018/ Stoody 21 hardfacing? If I remember, Richard Postman of "AIA" says a 6011 rod is sufficient?

[@MFKR696]

There's TIG filler-rods for hard-cladding, that are designed to end up almost as hard as tool steel as they cool. Might be just the ticket for a project like this. Tis called 3AH, at least as far as I know.

[@tuttebelleke]

I suppose you used very specific welding sticks? Or did I jump over that explanation?

[@andrewut7ya511]

Good work buddy, slow old guys for the win lol. Patience is key

[@lancecpldave]

I have questions. Why does it have to be arc welds? Can you not might or tig weld it? It seems like it wouldn't heat up as fast that why and also one that size could you possibly gently heat it up and cool it down in a oven so you could slowly control temperature? I've had bad luck cracking things on the cool down

[@317926584]

Great repair. Can you tell us what welding rods you were using?

[@LUTHERJ304]

I'm not anything close to amateur but couldn't you use that marker to tell the temperature while preheating. The same marker while welding to tell temperature?

[@tonylozano2742]

Great video, I need to do the exact same thing to my 80 lb Peter wright anvil. Were you welding in AC or DC and what type and size welding rod were you using and at what amperage? Thank you for your time.

[@carolshawol6699]

Preheat and internment pass temperature is key

[@marcosgarcia705]

Great job. I just found an anvil but it has seriously injuries on it face. And I'm gonna fix it, that's de reason why I saw this video, but I have a question, wich rod did you used to weld that surface?? And know about a laser thermometer could help to still checking the temperature??

[@es47]

Nice work

[@tropifiori]

When do you know you went too far and you have to re heat treat the anvil? Thanks Frank

[@Michael-nx7im]

enjoyed again thank u

[@Vasilis_Chatzis]

Great video ! Could you make a video to explain the use of carpenter's hatchet hammer ?

[@ricardomagnificent]

Looks good.

[@SimonMurrayPhuket]

As always a pleasure to watch your videos, hope you are safe and healthy and thank you for continuing to put out content for us all. As I am not a metal worker, but love watching the machining and craftsman videos may I ask - with the Anvils do they have a sheet of tool hardened steel fused to the main body or are the anvils all hardened steel? Sorry if this seems like a beginners question as I thought it may have been possible to have Milled down the surface and edges?

[@pablofederico1978]

I would love to get a similar anvil like that. For now I will keep using my chunk of train track

[@ponga782]

Good video.. informative

[@rickyherbold]

That’s a beautiful anvil! Someday I’ll find one 🤞🏻

[@djtheg6819]

If you milled about a 1" or 1.5" of the top out and rebuilt it with wear face and then hard face rods you would have a anvil that could take the abuse. The top is the only part that really needs to be hardened because it's taking a isolated load, the rest of the anvil will absorb and distribute the load farther down. The over tempering 1.5" down in the anvil won't matter but the top will be hard and rebound nicely. Obviously this is not the job for a amateur and involves owning real machine/ welding tools but is definitely doable.

[@StutleyConstable]

I keep thinking I should repair my anvil but when I inspect it I always convince myself it is not in bad shape. Besides, I get about an eighty percent rebound with a one inch ball bearing and I do not want to risk ruining it with my limited skills.

[@holymackerel]

Wow! That is awesome

[@joegrimes6485]

Nice job

[@daveG31]

What type of electrode do you use for this? And what amperage did you use?

[@jwhiteker1]

Did you use any special hard face type wire in your welder? I have the same machine and a vulcan anvil that needs the face repaired. Going to attempt it and need any help I could get.

[@andruloni]

Coming here as a layman, more of an electronics enthusiast. That said, what is the repair procedure here? Are you welding on pieces of similar alloy as the face plate, or just the metal from the welding sticks? Are the sticks any special ones?

[@coasterbrookie]

I am thinking of buying a Peter Wright of unknown vintage. It will need the same work done on it but slightly more along the face. The edges are chipped-out but the face is also very rounded at the edges. Do you think a wirefeed would work in this scenario? I have a 200amp machine and would likely anneal the entire anvil. Any thoughts or advice?

[@bobbailey4954]

Very cool if you had enough welding rods and time could you make your anvil a 180 pound Peter Wright? I enjoy your videos very much and I’m always looking at auctions, yard sales, bulletin boards etc. for an anvil still no luck. Are anvils of quality still being made? And no I’m not talking about made in chinesium.

[@docwy8763]

what welder is that. 110v. need get one. great video as always

[@SAXONWARLORD1000AD]

WHAT TOOL DID YOU USE TO RUN THE CUP STONE ? - THANKS

[@Hellyers]

Do you have a brass band that meets in your workshop? Do you have a tenor horn sat in the background whilst you were welding? 📯

[@BAAMRanch]

I've got an old and abused Peter wright that I need to do some work on

[@aeromech8563]

Nice work man and a lovely little anvil what ends did you use on it please cheer man 👍🤠🇦🇺

[@scruffy6151]

Nice repair on the anvil.

[@AdityaMehendale]

Would you consider - for example - submerging 90% of the anvil in a bucket of (boiling) water and then welding the top-surface?

[@johnscarboroughregenerativ7240]

What type of rods did you use

[@robertblackman3451]

Nice job! Keep up the good work!

[@peetky8645]

did you use 7018 rod or hard facing rod

[@hannemannironworks1651]

The edges may be a bit softer but that means they won’t chip as bad likely just dent

[@dragonforge9822]

Is that a tuba in the background?

[@ducks_love_bread]

Could you spray weld something like that and then grind it back to where you want it?

[@williamemerson1799]

That turned out nice. Questions. 1, did you just build up the area that was missing part of the face with the welding rod that you used on the edges? My 134# PW has a delam on one corner of the heal but the face is still there. Thought about cutting the small portion of the corner off and rebuilding but have read many comments about the types of rods that should be used and so far have just decided to use as is. 2, do you know who makes grinding cups rated for 11-12k rpms. I can't seem to be able to find one for my Milwaukee 4 1/2 angle grinder. Thanks, Bill

[@SAXONWARLORD1000AD]

i heard the 4 1/2 grinder run too fast for the cups - i asked what was he using for the cup but i dont think we'll get an answer

[@williamemerson1799]

@@SAXONWARLORD1000AD I believe you're right.

[@toml3285]

Would hard facing be an option?

[@greenley77]

Stay Safe, Stay Healthy!

[@mikenichols1334]

how hot did you first heat the anvil?

[@thepettyforge9082]

How much would you sell a smaller anvil like that for?

[@rock_machine01]

Glasses man glasses!

[@watchthe1369]

Heat up the whole anvil a couple hundred degrees and the temperature differential drops....Your forge just might be big enough if you put that in on its side eh? If you had a right sized bridgeport you could mill that down and put on a new top plate after doing a pre-heat.

[@sblack48]

If you accidentally removed the temper couldn’t it be re-heat treated?

[@warmesuppe]

Yes it can be rehardened.

[@jameshutchins3396]

Which rod did you use?

[@tomthompson7400]

what rods did you use ??

[@Tyler-sv4sw]

nice that came out nearly perfect

[@natevanness]

"Ravel"- I'm always impressed with your vocabulary, Scott. Obviously, a well-read man. I haven't heard anyone use that term since college, as applied to sinkhole collapse.

[@Aspire-to-creativity]

nice

[@allanjgray1]

Old, slow, but still brilliant.

[@dongorman6941]

What rod are you using? I keep 6010 on hand

[@Cypher791]

"After spending several weeks in lockdown... i have changed my mind" >_>

[@tonyaddy7825]

NICE!

[@matphat]

I have a 75lb columbia anvil that I will love to repair as the edges are all as badly or more badly chipped as that anvil, sadly, my welding skills are just not up to par for the work. Anyone out in Colorado interested in giving me a hand with it?

[@bcase2056]

i love it.