[TheForge] anvil stand

[Ralph E Douglass]

schade@acegroup.cc wrote:
> 
> I am making an angle iron stand for a nice Kolswa anvil that has just
> been sitting on the floor for a couple of years. My other anvil sits on
> a similar angle iron base (1/4"x2-1/2"). The anvil is fastened to the
> base and the base is fastened to the concrete floor. I used no
> plywood/rubber/or other type of cushion between the anvil and the base
> or between the floor and the base. I like it and it works well. Being
> fastened down mutes the ring.
> 
> I read opinions on this at other sites. Some say you should have a
> cushioning material...some say not. I know that Fisher made a cast iron
> stand. I think the reason that most anvils were/are on stumps is that
> that is what was/is available. Not necessarily that stumps were the
> best. I think I remember Jerry Hoffman having plans for a poured
> concrete stand but I don't remember if he used a cushioning material.
> 
> The reason I am asking is that someone stopped by a few days ago and
> was sure that I should have something between the anvil and the base.
> 
> Any opinions?
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Bob

Yes I do have opinions, thanks for asking (grin)

Ok, OK humor aside. I would think that the cushion would be more for the
sound silencing that for anything else. If you have some old asphalt
shingles about or some roofing felt or even a mud flap you can try
those. Or you can do as a few buddies have, put some RTV down where the
anvil will rest.

Just my 2 cents.

Ralph

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