[TheForge] Re: Russian 110 # Anvil - YAK

[A. Vida]

Harland Johnson wrote:
> 
> I got it out of the crate, but need to make another anvil stand for it, but
> starting with fresh, crisp anvil edges and a flat surface might be fun.  My
> elbow is such that I don't use a great big hammer, and I work only hot
> steel, so it should keep its shape for a while.  Most of my hardy tools fit
> in just fine.  This one was on a sale for $79.99 with free shipping.  I
> didn't see how I could lose on it.

	Will you grind a radius into the edges at their midpoints?
	You may also consider crowning the face just a wee bit as 
	it helps keep the work straight.

	$80 for a decent 110# anvil sounds nice.  Have you put a
	hammer to it yet to test for life and ring?  Is it lively?
	Is it loud?