federalist

Thanks for the suggestions. I have been actively searching heavy equipment listings on CL and looking for metal salvage yards in LA. No luck yet, but I don't mind the scavenger hunt. For my first anvil, I am thinking of buying a block of tool steel and mounting it in a heavy vise.

Hello, I am just starting out and looking for a small anvil or rail section. I have tried forging nails on my vise's "anvil", but its surface and my nails were badly marred. I need advice on where to look besides Craigslist and Ebay. I am located in Los Angeles. Any pointers on what to look for in an anvil - such as material, weight, or signs of wear - would also be much appreciated!