Katerine

Frosty: It doesn’t make sense yet, but that’s just because I can’t visualize it yet. (I never was good at word problems in algebra class...aced geometry, though. I always joke about how that’s why I’m an artist/craftsperson instead of a writer/journalist. Pictures good, words...bah. ) I’m sitting down tonight or tomorrow with my sketchbook and see if I can work out what you’re describing. :thumbsup: I’m only ruling out handtrucks because it’s over 100 lbs. That stupid leg of mine makes the rules change when I get above that weight. Under 100 and I can control it...over that and control becomes a fragile illusion. Things I learned trying to schlep firewood. As an aside and why I’m in this predicament: I picked the 165 lb anvil (instead of the one step lighter 80 lb) because that’s what we used in the class I took and because I figured...if I only had one anvil, better to get the one that can accommodate the widest range of projects. Also, it was bundled into an equipment kit at my local blacksmith supplier so I got a discount getting a basic shop setup. If any new-to-smithing people are seeing this...pick the 80-pounder. Or at least know your lifting threshold and remember that when you pick out your equipment!

Those are a little before my time (I was the last class at my high school to learn typing on typewriters), but thank goodness for search engines with image view! ...I've never seen one in person, but I love the mechanics of it! I'm saving that concept for future reference.

Sounds promising. I'll look into it!

Can't push a wheelbarrow with only one working leg. Believe me, I've tried. At best, it's exhausting and an exercise in keeping one's temper. If they do make a drone like that, I can tell you I'll never be able to afford USAF prices!

I was turning this over and over in my mind last night and was treated to a dream of the anvil wandering during hammering on something, then the dolly platform cracked, and before I could pull the next swing, the stand punched through the dolly and tipped over onto my bad leg. Safe to say... I hear y'all on the issues with using a moving dolly. :eek: Because of my bad leg, a hand truck and tipping solution is a higher risk than I'm comfortable with, but it got me thinking. (I almost wish I had gotten the 80 pounder instead of the 165, but....) If I put the stand on a mini pallet, maybe? Downside would be how to move it: from concrete floor over dirt/grass/gravel. There's no such thing as a rough terrain mini pallet jack, is there?

Makes shop cleaning day SO much easier, multi-craft & -purpose limited shop space, busted spine that left me with a paralyzed leg, interested in keeping the potential for a semi-nomadic shop setup...take your pick.

I'm getting ready to make my anvil stand and plan on forging sitting down. I currently have the anvil sitting on a moving dolly I got from Tractor Supply, rated for 1000 lbs. Staring at it, trying to figure out how to approach this, the thought hits me...why not build the stand with the dolly as a base? Would this be asking for trouble or...? I can lift it (barely), but can't walk with it, so I need my anvil stand and forge on wheels. The forge is easy...I'm concerned about making sure I get the anvil right.