JHCC Posted February 7, 2016 Author Share Posted February 7, 2016 They're 3"=1', so about 6" tall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted February 8, 2016 Author Share Posted February 8, 2016 And now I've got an email out to see if I can use the MIG welder at the college theater's scene shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted February 9, 2016 Author Share Posted February 9, 2016 On 2/8/2016 at 8:33 PM, JHCC said: And now I've got an email out to see if I can use the MIG welder at the college theater's scene shop. And the answer is YES, come mid-March. Gives me about a month to get the pieces cut out and to read up on MIG welding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted February 15, 2016 Author Share Posted February 15, 2016 Legs cut to length and angled, stood up in their (approximate) positions. Next step is to cut the webs vertically, so the three legs can be welded together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneCoeArtistBlacksmith Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Cutting the webs is a way to make it smaller. If you need a base (the top) as large as it is now and you will be welding a plate on top you would have plenty of surface to weld and have a good strong stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted February 16, 2016 Author Share Posted February 16, 2016 6 minutes ago, WayneCoeArtistBlacksmith.c said: Cutting the webs is a way to make it smaller. If you need a base (the top) as large as it is now and you will be welding a plate on top you would have plenty of surface to weld and have a good strong stand. Yes, the plan is to make it smaller; the top doesn't need to be anywhere near as big as it is right now. I figure that welding the webs together down the vertical axis will also increase the rigidity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan the blacksmith Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 coming along well! excited to see final product! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted February 18, 2016 Author Share Posted February 18, 2016 Back legs with their basic angles cut. I still need to trim the flanges so they can sit at the correct angle to each other (30°, rather than in a straight line), but we're making progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted February 19, 2016 Author Share Posted February 19, 2016 Needs a little trimming, but basically ready to weld. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted February 20, 2016 Author Share Posted February 20, 2016 Top plate marked for notching the upper flanges. If you make a template of the footprint of your anvil, make sure to mark which end is which. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foundryman Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 loving the heel and horn indicators in your template! That's going to be one solid anvil stand when it's finished! Looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted March 2, 2016 Author Share Posted March 2, 2016 Top plate with the corners notched out. Still needs a little trimming, as the template of the anvil's footprint doesn't quite fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted March 2, 2016 Author Share Posted March 2, 2016 I just realized that when this thing is finished, I'm going to need to redo my avatar pic.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odblacksmith Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 just make sure you put the same hammer in the same spot for the new pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted March 5, 2016 Author Share Posted March 5, 2016 Back legs notched for top plate flanges. Basically ready to weld. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Turning out great JHCC. That thing is going to be a beast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted March 21, 2016 Author Share Posted March 21, 2016 Well, here are the pieces, all ready to weld; I'm hoping to get into the shop on Tuesday. The little pieces on top are for some accessories and fittings that I've not discussed here. If they work out, I'll have photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted March 22, 2016 Author Share Posted March 22, 2016 Welding up the legs: Welding on the top: Welding on some bits and pieces: Welding on more bits and pieces: And FINISHED! The bits and pieces have become a tool rack, an upsetting block, and a tool tray á la Hofi. And here it is with the anvil: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted March 22, 2016 Author Share Posted March 22, 2016 The upsetting block is welded up from some pieces of rail plate. The tool rack is a fortuitously shaped bar from a car suspension. It also doubles as a handle for dragging the thing around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted March 23, 2016 Author Share Posted March 23, 2016 The anvil wedges in pretty tight, although it doesn't sit particularly flat. I've got a 1/8" wooden shim under one corner to keep it from wobbling. I suspect that the silicone will probably work well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhutton Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 A pyramid (from Greek: πυραμίς pyramis)[1][2] is a structure whose outer surfaces are triangular and converge to a single point at the top, making the shape roughly a pyramid in the geometric sense. A pyramid's design, with the majority of the weight closer to the ground,[3] and with the pyramidion on top means that less material higher up on the pyramid will be pushing down from above. This distribution of weight allowed early civilizations to create stable monumental structures. Pyramids have been built by civilizations in many parts of the world. For thousands of years, the largest structures on Earth were pyramids. JHCC...You've got yourself a heck of a stand. (A pyramid structured base - One of the strongest structures known to man) As Daswulf said...That's a beast!!!! Thanks for taking us on your journey! Awesome! (Paint that baby (Legs) red / white / blue...LOL) Do you know the total weight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted March 23, 2016 Author Share Posted March 23, 2016 I'm guessing between 75 and 100 lbs, maybe more. I'll let you know once I get a new battery for my bathroom scale! By the way, this is the view of the back, showing the joint between the two legs and the mounting tubes for the work tray (which, by the way, came from a collapsible steering wheel shaft; the tray is made from flattened-out black pipe and a steering linkage). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted March 23, 2016 Author Share Posted March 23, 2016 One edge of the tool tray is marked in inches (full-width notches) and half inches (half-width notches) as a handy (if basic) ruler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted March 23, 2016 Author Share Posted March 23, 2016 14 hours ago, Bhutton said: Do you know the total weight? Okay, my initial estimate was off by a LOT. It actually weighs about the same as my anvil, which is marked as 148 lbs (note the equal distances from the fulcrum). And here's a better view of the upsetting block, showing a slight concavity ground smooth over the sweet spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Awesome job JHCC. Yup, it's a beast. I'll have to keep my eyes peeled for some I beam now. Great job on working out the design and implementing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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