Dick L. Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Don't know if it's the right thing to do so give me your thoughts please. My anvil is in pretty good shape but doesn't have a sharp edge on it. By that I mean the corners are all at least 3/16 radius and larger. Some chipping. Will it do any harm to grind a step in the side down about 1/2" so I can get a nice clean radius? Thanks, Dick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbob Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 thats the way they are supposed to be dressed,with the radius . it sounds like you got a really good anvil ready to go...don't do any grinding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick L. Posted March 23, 2009 Author Share Posted March 23, 2009 Hi Jim, I know I've read they should have a radius. The reason I'm looking to get a sharper edge is to be able to make more definitive corners. I'm enjoying doing the animal heads and the process uses a sharper corner then I have. I can always make a square hardy tool with different radius on each side. (This thought just came to me now.. Thanks for the reply! Dick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Choose a thick piece of plate a bit wider than the anvil face. Weld a hardie post to the plate, Drop your perfectly sharp corners adapter into the hardie hole and be happy. If you feel it is needed, weld a piece of flat bar to the edge of the plate so it rests against the side of the anvil for more stability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick L. Posted March 24, 2009 Author Share Posted March 24, 2009 Hello Glenn, Yes , that is what I'm going to do. I think it will work well. I think the flat bar will be good to. The Hardie hole is 1.115 X1.145 so I will make my shank 1.1sq to leave room for any taper or irregularity. Thanks for your reply. Dick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWooldridge Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Choose a thick piece of plate a bit wider than the anvil face. Weld a hardie post to the plate, Drop your perfectly sharp corners adapter into the hardie hole and be happy. If you feel it is needed, weld a piece of flat bar to the edge of the plate so it rests against the side of the anvil for more stability. ...or make a large block to set in the hardy. Something 3x3x3 with a hardy on the bottom makes a good sharp edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Sharp edges on the anvil get chipped easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbob Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 sharp edges also create stress points in your forged work. as Glenn says the block is the best option...can you post a picture of your anvil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick L. Posted March 24, 2009 Author Share Posted March 24, 2009 Sure , Here it is with my new optional corner plate. I think it's a Peter Wright but haven't scoured down the sides to find it's markings. I've had it for 26 yrs. so it might be time to identify it, just never felt the need. As you can see the edges are all big radius. Dick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbob Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Dick that looks like a real nice block ...from what I can see of you anvil edge it doesn't look too bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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