September 28, 200916 yr I am a new member and wanted to say hello to everyone. I need ideas for mounting a 58lb anvil that I have been using since I bought it 30 years ago. I have been using it on the floor on a table or where ever I happen to be. I am finally tired of repositioning it while using it. Any ideas anyone?
September 28, 200916 yr 58# isn't that big, so all you mainly need is something that is stable while working. Will it be portable, or stationary? A stump will work, or some 4x4's laminated up. If you do a search for anvil stands you will find that there are a lot of preferences out there, so basically whatever works best for you. Getting the height correct for you will make working easier, and less strain on the arm and back. You can update your profile to show your location by using the user CP (control panel)
September 28, 200916 yr well ken first welcome aboard me personaly i like the stump really just a butt peace of a tree hardwood i use oak most people say around theanvil should be knucle height with your arm at your side i like it higher as my back tends to bother me if i lean over to much Edited September 28, 200916 yr by orgtwister
September 28, 200916 yr Welcome to IFI Ken. The above advice is good. I have a 28kg anvil that I sit on some laminated treated pine to get the right height for me. This is dug into the ground so it is stable and the anvil strapped to it. Cheers
September 28, 200916 yr Hi Ken I use a metal stand now. I worked with Brian Brazeal for a year or so and made a few stands for him and myself. Between Brian and his brother Ed and me we believe any stand that is mounted to the earth and if anything was to move it would be the earth is the stand to have. I hope the picture helps and gives you some ideas
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