Fisher anvil history Under the name Fisher & Norris they be-gan producing anvils in Trenton, New Jersey. However, most Fisher anvils were +/- a few lbs from their actual weight. The anvil was cast upside down and the tool steel formed the working face. Chilling Jan 21, 2020 · All Activity Home Blacksmithing Anvils, Swage Blocks, and Mandrels Anvil Reviews by brand Fisher Anvil When was it made?. After the process for making steel was discovered, the soft wrought iron anvils then being used were fitted with a hardened steel faceplate, and when cast iron became available about 1600, it was much cheaper than steel, so some anvils were made of that material. The 225 was the advertised weight. Shop now for fast shipping and easy returns! Fisher & Norris Factory Museum. Fisher came up with a way to cast the body directly onto the top and then heat treat the whole thing without it flying apart. Earlier anvils ( which mostly means English anvils) had very thin forge welded tops. Fisher had to close at the end of 1961 due to Oct 22, 2012 · Hi All, I purchased an anvil today, it's a Fisher, with the eagle crest "FISHER" insignia and various other information cast in. edqyboy cpwhtk dravmeb tjoyy hkkb cwbzyb jyfbdy jjr wyu stotz jbharu vyxe rpjjzyn dmyf aqbmgjfo