Anvil Guy

What a great picture!

That is very great info, thank you very much!

I want something for when kids come over to my shop. I saw a Youtube video where the kids were doing some really basic stuff with that setup and I really liked that idea. It could easily be moved and setup at different heights.

What is the minimum length of RR track that I can stand on end in a 5 gallon bucket? I have a few smaller pieces (12" and under) that I would like to stand on end in a 5 gallon bucket with concrete. Here is what I was thinking with the smaller pieces. Add some sand or gravel to fill the bucket with and then add a plywood disc to whatever height I need and the stand the rail on end and add the concrete. Will this work? Also, what type of concrete should I use? How much rail should stick above the rim of the bucket? Thanks in advance for your help!

Wow! That looks great, nice job!!

As you probably know, this will be like finding a needle in a hay stack and a very tough find. Best of luck to you...

Looks more like a pig to me. LOL!!!!

Nice stack! :lol:

Great score for $60. Now go beat the crud out of it!

True, but it does have 'some' age to it.

That is a great idea, thanks!

Thanks Phil! This anvil is a minimum age of fifty years old. I bought it from a buddy who is 60 years old and it belonged to his Father. He remembers his Dad having it when he was a kid. I'll go out today and try and get you some more info and maybe we can solve the mystery. :)

I thought this anvil was cast iron but after I set it on the new anvil stand it has a fairly good ring to it. It weighs between 200-300 lbs. Any ideas? I'll try and take some better pictures tomorrow. Thanks in advance for any help.

I sure will, thanks! I already posted a couple pictures of my anvil stands but I'm used to Photobucket so I still need to learn how to post pictures here. It might help if I actually took the time to read how to do it...

Hi all, My name is John and I'm just getting started in blacksmithing. I always knew at some point that I would setup a small shop and I'm at a point in my life where the time is now. I spent many years in the Hardware/Tool business and I've always had an interest in all types of tools, knives, gadgets, etc... Lately I've really gotten bit by the anvil bug. I already owned two and I just found out that one is a 165 lb Hay-Budden that I bought a few years ago for $60. I probably need help identifying the other one which is between 200-300 lbs. Anyway, for now I'll just try to learn as much as I can from this fantastic forum. Thanks for having me here. John

Here are my anvil stands: http://s131.photobucket.com/albums/p306/Smelp/Shop/?action=view&current=JohnsAnvil3.jpg http://s131.photobucket.com/albums/p306/Smelp/Shop/?action=view&current=Anvil002.jpg

Wow, she is a real beauty. Congratulations!