RcRacer Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 OK, so it's not original and I got the idea from these forums but it works great! I used 2" x 8" planks from an old disassembled pool deck ( 2" x 12" would be better but that's all I had ). It's not 100% complete, I still have to make the crescent shaped hold downs to keep it from moving but it is rock solid. Anyone with a light or mid weight anvil that doesn't have a stand should try this design. You won't be disappointed. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quenchcrack Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 (edited) The only thing I don't like about that design is it is top heavy. The center of gravity is way up and if you should bump it hard enough, it might fall over. Maybe some 2x4 extensions, maybe 6-9" longer than the base, would add stability. Make the extensions to lay flat on the floor, each one being perpendicular to the other. See Dwg. Otherwise, looks great. Edited July 5, 2009 by Quenchcrack added dwg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RcRacer Posted July 5, 2009 Author Share Posted July 5, 2009 Thanks. That looks like a great idea. It provides stability in all directions. Originally, I was just going to add "feet" like the drawing below - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Einhorn Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 I have used stands made from alternating 2 by 6 or 2 by 4s, and like them a lot, especially for portability for demonstrations. The local guild has also used those as stands in their blacksmith school for many years. To my knowledge none have ever fallen over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quenchcrack Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 RcRacer, your foot design would probably work as well. While the probability of falling over may be small, it could seriously hurt someone if it did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pault17 Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 RcRacer, I actually used that same foot design on my first stand. I used 2x10s staggered so I had 1.5 inch by 1.5 inch slots for hammers or hardie tools the first one is in the back and a little hidden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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