[TheForge] anvils

Thu Apr 24 20:34:06 2003

I used several 4x4's bolted together to form my "stump", and then traced 
the base of the anvil on the top and plunge routed inside the lines, so my 
anvil sits 1/2" into the stump. Now I simply have to keep my stump from 
walking around. :-D

Aaron

At 04:04 PM 4/24/2003 -0700, you wrote:
>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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