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thanks for your reply. I completely agree, that's why I decided to buy an old 'real' one instead of a chinese new one, but it has to be functional too. My girlfriend works a lot with white leather, so rust or grease stains aren't great. That's my only concern. (believe me, there have been numerous times when I came home with a present that had history or just needed some love and attention, where she replied "Yes but I just want something that works!")

I Like that look too, I might just start by giving it a good ol' cleaning and degreasing session

thanx for your reply. ofcourse powdercoating would be great, but id like to restore or treat the anvil myself

Hi Guys, first of all, greetings from Amsterdam, Holland. My girlfriend is very much into leatherworking. She wanted a shoemakers anvil/ Cobblers Last for her upcoming birthday. She mostly wants to use it to flatten or 'break' the seams, as she called it. (See attachment for picture) Now, I managed to buy this antique one, it is in good shape, but how should I treat it so it won't stain the leather or other fabric? Do I wirewheel it or will that leave cratches? Do I then paint it (with rustoleum or some other tough paint)? Do I leave the working services unpainted but maybe sand them? Etc. (See attachment for picture) With blacksmithing I would prefer not to paint an anvil but to oil it, but this would stain the leather I'm assuming. Or is there a certain oil that you guys use? Would love to hear your advice and will most certainly use it. Thanks in advance