[TheForge] Anvil Repair

[Steve Smith]

Very true, different strokes for different folks. I guess I like to find someone else who
likes rounded edges because it seems like way too many people like them sharp. Sharp has
some uses, and if you need them regularly they probably belong on the anvil instead of a
tool, but I think it gets way oversold in general.

Good point on sharing the lock info. I've so far been focussed on my problem. I will do
so.

Steve

Phlip wrote:

> Steve Smith wrote:
>
> > Peter Fels and Phoebe Palmer wrote:
> >
> > > 5. When I first got an anvil, I wanted the face to be perfect with nice
> > > square edges....wrong.
> > > The edges on your anvil should be soft curves with a choice of radiuses to
> > > work with. On the rare occasions you need a hard edge, make up a hardy
> > > stake for that. Most  flaws on anvil edges can be smoothed out  and rounded
> > > up with some careful grinding...and sometimes a chipped spot can be worked
> > > into a useful form.
> >
> > Good advice (including the snipped parts). I find I need a rounded edge *far* more
> > often than a sharp edge.
> >
> > Steve Smith
> >
>
> Hey, Steve, keep in mind that you may want to differ in your preferred anvil face for
> different usages. When I was shoeing horses, I wanted a sharp edge for getting a crisp
> edge for bending heel caulks- the horn provided the radius I needed for soft bends.
>
> It's one of those things like which direction you point the horn in- a farrier will
> tend to point it towards their off hand for quick shoe shaping, and easier access to
> the nail holes in the tail.
>
> Very much a combination of individual preference and specific usage.
>
> And, btw, if you get the info on the Mastermyr chest lock, please share it- members of
> my household are very interested. One of them is looking around for information for
> you too.
>
> Phlip
>
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