Anvil/tooling stand height

[Ten Hammers]

I've been usin the same anvil and tooling stand for 5-6 years I guess. The tooling stand is what I call a steel stump (cast base, pipe upright and a piece of 1" plate on top to clamp tooling down on). With tooling installed, it kinda works on my arm (height). I had a brain fart and placed a piece of bridge plank on the floor (I guess it's 2" thick, couple feet long and about a foot wide). This xtra height makes a WORLD of difference. Never needed it on the anvil but guaranteed it helps on the stand. Old guys need all the help they can get.......

[Swamp Fox]

Please post a picture of the tooling stand.

[Wim]

Ten, are you or is the anvil standing on the plank. Is your anvil on knuckle or wrist height?
I have a tree stump on which the anvil sits, fixed with chain. Top of the anvil is 1.5" above my knuckle height. Works for me.

[ApprenticeMan]

I agree Ten, proper anvil height REALLY is very important, too high or too low, even by a ocuple inches can cause your arm damage and over strain it.

[Ron Hicks]

I dont think hes talking about his anvil are you Ten???????

[johnny99]

No I'm pretty sure he's talking about a block to stand on that brings him up to a better hight above the table to swing a hammer. I use the same thing when I upset stock straite down in the vise.

John

[Ten Hammers]

yes, the plank is to stand on. sorry but I have no pics.