Clover Saint

   Hi guys and gals, I found a fairly large piece of steel that seems like it will work as an anvil. The only question I have is how to properly secure it as the bottom is rough and jagged (see pictures below). I thought a contrete base would do well. Other than that it rebounds well, and the guy was nice enough to throw in some used saw blades!

9 minutes ago, ThomasPowers said:

I'm betting that forklifts get used up there!  http://www.marco-borromei.com/fork.html

Pity about Quad-State, I drove in from New Mexico for it, (odometer said 2000 miles each way) and saw several tons of anvils for sale; shoot there were at least two people who had 15 anvils for sale apiece! 

Man, that's a bummer. I don't think I could contain myself around all of that steel! And thanks for the link, it's appreciated

11 hours ago, Rmartin2 said:

Does your anvil height need to be adjusted to use this type of hammer?

In a sense, yes it will be a bit different. I'll post pics of my anvil or anvils once they are setup. Though yes, since it is a forward striking face my anvil will be a slight bit lower. Just in order to give me an affective blow to the material. I'll probably have a true japanese style anvil setup with the anvil in concrete. And from there I have a big block of mild steel that will be made hopefully into a striking anvil.

Will do. And thanks a lot for the help, it's much appreciated! 

I'm looking more for something along a sawyers anvil. And around here scrap is scarce. And I'm just south of cleveland.

Will do, and thanks for the help

   So I'm hoping that people might see and respond to this as I'm in need of some others help. I'm located in a city not too far from cleveland, and I'm looking for an anvil. Whether or not it's mild steel, or hardened doesn't matter right now. I'm just trying to find a good place, or places to look or keep in mind. I am aware of SOFA, but don't think I could make it down there at this time. Any and all help is appreciated. 

Sincerely,

Clover Saint 

   Hello all, I recently purchased and received the 2.75 pound japanese hammer, made by Arnon at Bridgetown Forge. And I have to say that it is quite amazing. The way it moves and feels in the hand is very nice (for me that is). And being someone who has long, thin fingers, the hammer fits well. As far as finish goes, it is a very rustic looking piece. Which I quite appreciate. Something I'd like to point out is that the pictures don't do the tool 100% justice. You really have to feel it for yourself to get an understanding of the tool. I'd like to close by leaving you guys with some pictures of this amazing hammer!