Now for something completely different . . . an anvil stand . . . for my shop

conv67bdere · May 3, 2021

I look at the two options below . . . which would you rather have in your shop ?

Wait . . .let me guess . . . you'd take the wooden stump . . . LOL

skicker · May 3, 2021

747mopar said:

**** stirrer... :poke:

conv67bdere · May 4, 2021

Got the legs burned in tonight . . . want to take a bit more time and try to assure the top is as level as I can make it . . .

If you saw some of my earlier welds from my car . . . these are looking so much better ! ! !

These legs are not going anywhere . . .

Now . . . to get the top welded in place and check out my "tone" . . . LMAO

conv67bdere · May 6, 2021

After getting my yard cut, decided to take a look at the top (or base) of the stand . . .

So in order to weld it, I needed a level spot . . . so I cross-checked the floor . . . and it was good . . .

and the other way . . . looks good . . . used this area to level out the top . . .

And got the top burned in . . . most of the way . . . will hit it some more tomorrow
when I have some room outside and some light . . .

Burned in pretty good . . .

What you didn't see was me fighting with getting the top of the base closer to level so I didn't have to weld 1/4" gaps . . .

But it's NOT going anywhere now . . . next to pull out the anvil . . . Oh Boy ! ! !

Photon440 · May 6, 2021

Looks like it's going together! My suggestion is to do multiple passes. A lot of the welding I did on railway cars had three passes. Also, it might just be the light in the picture but it looks like a lot of brown residue, suggesting that more shielding gas is needed.

conv67bdere · May 7, 2021

Photon440 said:
Looks like it's going together! My suggestion is to do multiple passes. A lot of the welding I did on railway cars had three passes. Also, it might just be the light in the picture but it looks like a lot of brown residue, suggesting that more shielding gas is needed.
View attachment 1107062

Always appreciate pointers on how to do my welding better . . . Thanks !

3sloppydogs · May 7, 2021

Haven't had use for an anvil yet but if I get one I might be tempted to do a old time anvil shoot.
You put black powder under it and shoot it up in the air.
Small town entertainment in the old days
Check it out

conv67bdere · May 8, 2021

Second passes on all the welds, and increased my gas pressure as suggested by @Photon440 and the welds are looking better . . .

Second pass welds . . .

Cross check the top for level . . . first direction . . .

Cross checked for level in the other direction . . . I'm very happy . . .

And . . . the final product . . . less the anvil . . .

Another view . . .

Another view . . .

Another view . . .

Next, to drag out the anvil (hope I can get to it) and figure out how to mount it to the base . . .

And then . . . check for my "tone" . . .

barbee6043 · May 8, 2021

That is pretty. but I was thinking a hickory stump???

conv67bdere · May 9, 2021

barbee6043 said:
That is pretty. but I was thinking a hickory stump???

Go right ahead, nobody is stopping you . . . it's just not for me.

conv67bdere · May 9, 2021

Well . . . I got the durn thing dragged out, and now I know why I had troubles . . .

Here's the anvil information . . . and pictures of it on the stand . . .

From what I can figure out, it's reads
HENRY
WRIGHT
Cley (??)
WARRANTED
SOLID

172 pounds - no wonder I had a lot of fun picking the thing up . . . UGH !

It's heavy . . . 172# . . . .

Some WD40 added to see if I could read it any better . . .

And it sitting on the stand . . .

And the other side . . . I think it looks good ! !

Now to get it mounted . . .

conv67bdere · May 9, 2021

Here's my thoughts on holding this thing to the base . . .

Run a bolt through the angle iron to hold it to the base . . . tap a hole in the base.
Maybe even have the bolt extend through the bottom to allow a locking nut underneath . . .

The other side . . .

Across the front . . .

The back bracket . . . turned out to be almost identical to the front bracket . . .

Both of the bracket in place . . . with the angle iron hold downs . . .

And a question . . .

Do I need to add an angle iron bracket on the corners to hold this thing in place ? ?
I've seen it on other anvil stands - just wondering if it helps, or if it's even necessary ? ?

Thoughts ? ? ?

Just need to figure a few things out and get these brackets welded up, holes drilled, and tapped . . .

Uh . . . what size bolt would be needed for this too ? ? 1/2" bolt . . . bigger ? ? Thoughts ? ? ?

kiwigtx · May 9, 2021

The stand has turned out brilliantly Larry.

Love the detail, dedication and workmanship you put into these side projects. :thumbsup:

747mopar · May 9, 2021

172lbs!!! At that weight you could just put the corner pieces on and not even bolt it down, 172lbs isn't jumping out of there lol.

conv67bdere · May 9, 2021

747mopar said:
172lbs!!! At that weight you could just put the corner pieces on and not even bolt it down, 172lbs isn't jumping out of there lol.

Yeah, probably very true . . . but . . .

I'm NOT a blacksmith, and I want to know how to do it right . . . so I'm asking . . . LOL

PRND21 · May 9, 2021

I think I’d use the corner pieces. Your hold downs look a lot like mine, but my anvil is set into the log about 3/8 of an inch to keep it from moving around.

Mopars & Missiles · May 9, 2021

I'm wondering if you could just thread the end of the re-bar and make it long enough to extend through the base with a nut underneath??? Eliminate the angle iron piece altogether for a cleaner look???

conv67bdere · May 10, 2021

PRND21 said:
I think I’d use the corner pieces. Your hold downs look a lot like mine, but my anvil is set into the log about 3/8 of an inch to keep it from moving around.

Liked the look of your hold downs so I copied them - think that they look great !

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery

Mopars & Missiles said:
I'm wondering if you could just thread the end of the re-bar and make it long enough to extend through the base with a nut underneath??? Eliminate the angle iron piece altogether for a cleaner look???

That's a great idea - since the rebar is done, a bolt could be just welded onto the ends . . .

Think I'll give that a shot . . .

Great suggestions - thanks !

barbee6043 · May 10, 2021

We have had quarter horses all our lives. The farrier will have a stand and angle iron along the edge to hold it secure like you are thinking. Those guys work out of a truck and their anvil is lke 70 lbs. so it can be handled.
I mentioned the hickory stump being a smartass but in the old blacksmith shops 150 yrs ago, that is how they did it.

PRND21 · May 10, 2021

Are there any holes in the bottom of the anvil? Something that you could weld a pin to the plate to hold the anvil in position? You wouldn’t need the corner pieces, just the holdowns. Thank you for the compliment, don’t get many of those! :thankyou:

My holdowns were made to look somewhat ‘rustic’, where yours are more like modern art. Great job.

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