[TheForge] anvils

Thu Apr 24 19:23:00 2003

That would certainly work, however it may not be the best; if you attach
the anvil securely to the stump, you get the mass of the stump for free in
the physics of hitting iron with hammers.

I have my anvil attached to a stump with big "staples" I made out of 1/4"
square 1018 stock.  Tines are about 6 inches long.  Removal: hacksaw. =)

Gabriel

<quote who="jon.sloan">
> Thanks for those who set me straight on anvil construction (Gabriel and
> Charles). Hummmm, so the hole(s) near and on the underside of anvils are
> for holding them during construction with no later use? I assumed they
> were for securing them to a surface so they didn't "walk" around as you
> banged on them. Gads, it sure is fun having such a steep learning curve
> - learn fast when everything is new :-) I have mine on a large oak stump
> (stop giggling - THE ANVIL).  I put a bolt in the stump over which I set
> the anvil to prevent it from moving around but I guess from everyone's
> experience that is not necessary; their weight is enough?
>
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