Testing the Anvil Face Hardness of Cheap 66 lb. Amazon Anvil

[@page76metalcraft19]

Would be interesting to do the hardness file test on the first 3 or 4 anvils before giving them away just to check consistency between the manufacturing of those specific anvils.

[@ChristCenteredIronworks]

That would make a good test as well :-)

[@mikemullenix6956]

I have one of those sets. And go nuts testing everything with it. Anvils will vary in hardness all over the work face surface. I ve even read reports that drop forged anvils vary all over the place.

[@roger9636]

Hi Roy your doing a good job on the anvil reviews. I just got my 66 lb. anvil yesterday. I'm a beginner blacksmith and decided that this anvil would be perfect for me too get a start. Thanks to your video's and your knowledge I'm ready to move some metal. Thanks again.

[@ChristCenteredIronworks]

Thank you sir and God bless you on your journey :-)

[@tobyatencio6698]

Just learning... What is a good hardness for an anvil face?

[@ka2pbo]

Love the close up video! Super high def! Thanks

[@duaneaubuchon9453]

Thank you for the information on the anvil and the files

[@ChristCenteredIronworks]

Very welcome thank you for commenting :-)

[@jacobcrown7707]

Loved the close up view. I just in welded a steel face onto a cast iron anvil for hobby work and it's working well.

[@edstickrod7660]

Thank you for testing the 66 lb anvil I was thinking of buying one and now I will Thank you very much. I have a harbor freight anvil tha I bought about 6 months ago and it is crap.

[@Ian-gi4th]

i bought a harbor freight one a few months ago also, im switching to a rail road track lol

[@thetradesman7478]

I may have to get one of these anvils here quick. Thank you for the time and reviews Roy.

[@ChristCenteredIronworks]

Very welcome hope you have a great evening

[@SpeargrassForge]

I really like that backdrop and framing Roy. That looks awesome and very "traditional" for some reason.

[@ChristCenteredIronworks]

Thank you I'm trying hard to make a go of better content

[@KevinSmith-gh5ze]

I've always wanted a set of those to play around with, but I can't justify the cost, just to go around my garage scratching things for fun. I think it'd be cool if you scratch tested a few of your favorite hammers and see how they compare.

[@ChristCenteredIronworks]

Love that idea 💡!!!

[@davepollino1090]

Glad I found this channel. Just starting out. Would love one of those 66 pounders. Mean ma could retire and I could get back working again.

[@ridgerunner1861]

thank you for another fantastic video. I happen to have been gifted one of those very anvils, and as a beginning 'smith, I've been hooked to the information you've been posting. Please keep it up, all additional info is very much appreciated!

[@GWIRailroad]

Wow look like they work, may have to try a set of those. Thanks Roy , Wayne.

[@ChristCenteredIronworks]

Thank you for watching sir ! I appreciate it :-) God bless you

[@JustinTopp]

Great video Roy! Always was curious on this because I’ve seen many different measures but no proof just people saying it

[@ChristCenteredIronworks]

That's what I'm trying to do is get some proof out there :-) And this is just the beginning!

[@bulldozer9600]

I got the 110lbs version. Got it from princess auto for 269cad. Very happy with it.

[@shepardsforgeh2031]

For sure...makes me want to test my 1900s heybudden just out of curiosity!

[@ChristCenteredIronworks]

It would be neat to find out what a lot of people's prized anvils test at :-)

[@momostayzanko2078]

Many thanks man ... it is very important movement. ..

[@ChristCenteredIronworks]

Very welcome

[@richardstewart1955]

Morning Roy, I found it very interesting. Thanks. Don't think I will have a use for the files, I don't do anything where hardness is that important. As far as anvil hardness goes it is what it is, my Hay Budden still looks like a new anvil and it must be over 100 years old. I have had it more than 30 years.

[@jtsimmons3133]

Interesting vid. Also interesting would be to use this anvil for a period of time for normal forging operations, then see the degree of of work hardening if any, that takes place. Well done, really liked the macro shots.

[@wiesman2613]

Great way to shoot with the macro lens. I'd be interested in seeing the kanca anvils that centaur forge sells.

[@ChristCenteredIronworks]

Looking forward to getting those in as well! :-) be a few months but let me see what I can do...

[@wiesman2613]

@@ChristCenteredIronworks awesome! Because the kanca are the cheapest drop forged steel anvils I've seen online, and I think it would be a great continuation of your "cheapest" series.

[@NjalLaing]

That was really interesting Roy, the file would be a great tool. Take a bit of guess work out of the results of heat treating. Thankyou😊

[@kelliemcmurray9991]

Well I’m sad to say I have the harbor freight brand it is soft but I am just beginning me and my son,, I hope to win one. We will keep watching and learning. Thanks

[@ChristCenteredIronworks]

Just enjoy the craft and hammer away happily no matter what anvil you have and you will be just fine :-)

[@zaccollins1197]

I've always wondered if ran several uniform stringer beads with a welder then grinded smooth how hard that would be

[@ronsites2694]

Thanks for the interesting video. I would be interested to see what a RR rail would test.

[@ChristCenteredIronworks]

Got one planed :-) and it is definitely a good idea

[@paulbulmaga7976]

Good info! Thanks, keep it up!

[@ChristCenteredIronworks]

Will do :-)

[@OrionsAnvil]

Well done 👍 great info

[@Alan-db7yh]

very help full

[@TGSguitars]

I use those everyday, i love them.

[@nicholasyon2370]

Can one of you guys explain to me in terms of why on testing Rockwell hardness on anvils ..

[@naterneer]

Good info, thanks!

[@ChristCenteredIronworks]

Your welcome

[@bentoombs]

Not sure but a tutu like Yamez has might pick up subs. Lol worth a try. But I think your content is fine 😁

[@ChristCenteredIronworks]

Lol yeah the wrong kind 😳

[@ironleatherwood1357]

Cool, I bought that anvil

[@Joe_Mission]

Thanks for this. Did you remove the paint? How and why? nm just saw the other video

[@1947wdx]

I have one of those anvils. The face is all dented up from flattening a 4 inch section of 3/8 mild steel round stock. The outer face may be over 50 HRC, but I bet it's just case hardened with a very soft substrate. I did a test after I did that project where I let the cross peen of a 2 pound hammer fall from about 4 inches and it left a dent. I know I'm not supposed to hit the anvil directly with a hammer, but that should not have left a dent. I'm not impressed.

[@aliceharvey1226]

I wonder now how this would compare to my rail road tie anvil. Just curious.

[@jb8086]

I could test my piece of rail road track tomorrow, I have a set of the files and that same anvil actually. No way to know if my track is exactly same as yours but may give you an idea.

[@aliceharvey1226]

J B Hey, that would be great. I got mine years ago from the guy repairing the line. Then my friend welded it to a stand. Works great but too noisy. I need to quiet it down some. Lots. But thanks, I am interested in your results.

[@jb8086]

Got home and checked, on mine it tested between 40 and 45. Seemed closer to 45. Mine has been ground down flat on top so may be a bit different than the original factory surface, who knows. Have a good one

[@rc8rsracer1]

Railroads are soft

[@aliceharvey1226]

rc8rsracer1 I wonder, do you think being on a busy, very busy, line for years work hardens it any? Guess it really doesn’t matter, just a point of interest.

[@dr.lexwinter8604]

The 50 definitely marked it but you were doing it very lightly then rubbing your finger over the mark obscuring it. The one before it left a mark too but you were doing it very lightly and one one or two passes at a time, you could have cheesed into it with the one before the 50 rockwell.

[@ChristCenteredIronworks]

So glad you were there..... And I'm also glad that my video quality is such a immersive experience ;-)

[@aliceharvey1226]

Interesting test, now what do those numbers mean? As in, how does this affect how you use the anvil, or maybe the longevity, even usefulness of the anvil? Does it still make this a good buy?

[@JustinTopp]

Higher Rockwell means it’s harder. It will make them more durable and have more rebound. This is still a great buy

[@aliceharvey1226]

@@JustinTopp Good, thanks. I Now I'l like to see him test his anvil, for comparison.

[@hannemannironworks1651]

That’s a very interesting tripod Roy

[@jonandersen3347]

curios what the horn tests out to be?

[@mothman-jz8ug]

So, the question remains: Is it hard enough for use in straightening old bumper mounts and other automotive and equipment work like 99% of these anvils are actually used for?

[@Big222Dog]

Yeah interesting, keep at it.

[@jasongannon7676]

Rock on.

[@ChristCenteredIronworks]

👏👏🔨🔨🔥🔥

[@KnifemakerMike]

Is 52 good or bad?

[@miteeoak]

A Standard ax is between 45 and 55 so 52 is pretty good. I guess it equates to carbon tool steel.

[@JustinTopp]

It’s supposedly 1045 so it’s about what you’d expect. It’s a pretty good anvil hardness

[@dr.lexwinter8604]

Acrost is not a word. It's across.

[@wiesman2613]

It's a Midwest thing, I've said it all my life not knowing a difference.... Then about 6 months ago my girlfriend pointed it out... now it's a laugh each time I say it... 😆

[@Playswithfire3782]

They advertise it as 52+ so i guess their specs were accurite

[@ChristCenteredIronworks]

At least surface level anyways :-)

[@jacobuid]

yep helpful. God bless :)

[@nofunclub]

Suspence

[@gregoryarbuckle624]

👍

[@deanrantz1112]

Much more simpler test.....Take a 12" piece of cold 'Mild Steel' (1/2 Square)......Turn it on the diamond edge ....Slam with a 2 -3 pound Hammer.....If it leaves a dent... Pass it up

[@richardstewart1955]

Morning Roy, I found it very interesting. Thanks. Don't think I will have a use for the files, I don't do anything where hardness is that important. As far as anvil hardness goes it is what it is, my Hay Budden still looks like a new anvil and it must be over 100 years old. I have had it more than 30 years.

[@richardstewart1955]

Morning Roy, I found it very interesting. Thanks. Don't think I will have a use for the files, I don't do anything where hardness is that important. As far as anvil hardness goes it is what it is, my Hay B. still looks like a new anvil and it must be over 100 years old. I have had it more than 30 years.