ANGRYANVIL Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 I somewhat finished my anvil stand. I'm just happy I've finally got it off the floor. Still working to secure the anvil to the stand but give me a bit of time and I'll have it done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobd Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 That's a cool example of skill mixed with imagination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 I like it David, very cool. Frosty The Lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arkie Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Nice looking anvil stand...unique to say the least, great imagination. I thought I posted a comment earlier today, but I guess I forgot to hit the "post" button and it got lost in the ether...anyway, moving on. David, if I might make a recommendation regarding the rails around your base. It appears they are made of rebar. I would strongly recommend cutting off the rebar and replacing them with round stock. The rebar has a very rough finish that is not friendly to wooden hammer handles. Tongs will survive just well most likely. On my anvil stand (wooden) I first made my handle holders from 1/4" x 1" flat bar. I quickly found out that the edges of the flat bar were chewing up my hammer handles. I removed them and ground down the edges, but they were still chewing up the handles. As a final resort, I replaced the flat bar with 3/8" round bar and the handles are not being chewed up any longer. UPDATE: I found the lost post...it was a reply to David's post about his anvil over on the weldingweb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakesshop Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 That is a very cool looking stand! Great job!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANGRYANVIL Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share Posted October 22, 2014 Thanks guys. And Arkie I saw the other post and your insight is welcomed. I'm thinking of maybe putting a leather wrap around the bars to protect the handles. Have to protect and take care of your tools Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arkie Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 A leather wrap would probably work and give it an eclectic look (big word, huh?). Might gather up some old belts of your's and friends' and use them. :) A bit of leather lace like a steering wheel cover and you are good to go. Post pictures if you do that mod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANGRYANVIL Posted October 23, 2014 Author Share Posted October 23, 2014 Worked on some painting today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Bill Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Forgive me for saying so David, but I think your fine piece is better in it's natural state. Your art needs no applied finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANGRYANVIL Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 Forgive me for saying so David, but I think your fine piece is better in it's natural state. Your art needs no applied finish. I do thank you for that. I was happy with the way it looked but thought about where I lived and felt it needed a finish to protected it from the elements to keep it lasting. Virginia Beach is close to the ocean and bay with humidity. I will definitely keep this in the family to pass it along to the next generation of metal workers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matto Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Use satian or semi gloss polyurethane I am in nebraska and our summer humidity will put a coat of rust on anything that goes outside in a matter of minutes. I have had art out side for years with one coat of poly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobd Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Helmsman makes a good aerosol and liquid int/ext poly. They have satin and gloss. Aerosol cans are $9.96 I think and the quarts are $15.98 I think. I work in the paint department at Home Depot. We have it there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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