[TheForge] re:anvils

[John Emmerling]

The best way to provide support for an anvil is...and i can't take 
credit for this... to trace and cut a pattern of the footprint of the 
anvil in 1/2" plate and then weld three legs at a 15 deg angle on the 
bottom of the plate. Weld two legs forward(horn) and one aft for the 
tripod. this allows the smith to stand next to the anvil (generally one 
foot is partly under
the anvil when working.) you will find that you stand up as opposed to 
being bent over while working. it really makes a big difference. also 
the tripod eliminates the need to level the anvil.  this info comes from 
uri hofi via tom clark.
john emmerling
gearhart ironwerks
gearhart. or.