Thanks Frosty. The stand is gonna be this weekends project. I'm actually still debating about using a tree or maybe some pressure treated 6x6's. I'm not a tall fella and have non-lanky arms so I'll only need a stand about 17-18 inches. I'm beyond ready to get started, just trying to do it right and learn as I go and not try to do too much. I've got a little 2 burner castmaster forge I'll be setting up this weekend as well. I've been reading and reading and reading on here. So much info. It is really appreciated. I do like my old anvil. I know it;s chipped up....but man it is flat as can be. Most anvils for sale in my neck of the woods are so swayed....plus everyone wants $8/lb too. I couldn't pass this up. I also like to think about it as a piece of history being as old as it is....and now I get to hammer on it too. Imagine the stories our old anvils could tell.....
Yall will be seeing a lot of me. I'll keep ya posted and thanks again!