imagedude

DC is affected by magnetism a lot more than AC is. If you're struggling with your DC rectifier it is sometimes worth trying your old AC buzzbox.

That is sime amazing skill there (the welding.. not the peeps)
If one swing missed the target, it would have been a busted leg or skull. So wish there was audio.

They are very easy to make. Simply get some circles cut in 1/4" plate, say 18", 12", 6" and 3". Cut a few lengths of angle iron into 4' lengths. Weld the angle iron to the circles to make a cone mandrel. Easy.

In the UK I've seen similar sized ones sell from between £300 - £800 ($550 -$1500).

Can't wait to see part 2!

Combo dies are my favorite, other people prefer flat. Both will do exactly what you want if your technique is correct.

For some strange reason, I've got a few photos of stacked anvils!