Slow learner

Hi Will. Not knowing your finances. scrap gathering opportunities or your anvil configuration necessities; I don't know if my suggestions will be useful. So I offer my thoughts knowing they may not be applicable. I would find square tubing, heaviest gauge possible, and longer in length in relationship to the face of the anvil. would drill holes in the tubing and weld "posts" onto the bottom of the face that would insert into those holes as snug as possible. I would carefully cut the bottom of the plate off so I could weld the posts to the tubing after inserting the posts in the tubing. I would then pour with lead and then replace the removed section. Second option: without removing the bottom section of tubing I would cap one end or both(if both make a pour hole) and pour with lead. The lead will secure the "posts". I would leave length in the posts when doing this method. If I desired more height I would then add a base of whatever configuration I thought would work. With the added weight and mass you could add your horn with no worries. I realize the lead may cost some and that is one of my concerns in offering my thoughts. There are "cheap" boat anchors that would work if you cannot source scrap lead. Of course shipping costs are something to consider if you have to go that route. Tire shops will usually let you get it for scrap value. Your location says Moapa so there should be some diesel shops in the area changing tires also. You could also use sand for fill. Not as good as lead but still some weight for horn addition. Of course take precautions to not be breathing lead fumes. PS. lead used to be easier and cheaper to get. I have worked on "anvil" done in this fashion and it works.

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