[TheForge] anvils

Thu Apr 24 23:10:11 2003

Staples like this work even better if you twist the tines.

Frosty
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it ain't real.
Wrought iron is.
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Meadow Lakes, AK.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Gabriel Cain" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2003 3:19 PM
Subject: Re: [TheForge] anvils

>
> 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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