downsfish Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 So here's the anvil I built last month, I really like it, but since I just started I have nothing to compare it to and my opinion may be slightly biased. In another post you guys helped me work out those decarb problems from the heat treat, I hope. So I thought I'd build another one and I really like Mr. hofi's double horn design, pritchel holes, upsetting / straightening blocks with the pass-thrus, the right angled mini horn, etc. My question is if it were you would you put the little step in front of the horn? It seems like it's typical for the double horns to be without it. Why is that:confused: If I'm gonna make it, I can make it however I want. So how do I want? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arftist Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 The step is also known as the cutting plate, a soft spot to hot cut metal without destroying the hard top plate. Very few smiths would dare to use the cutting plate for it's intended purpose these days, prefering instead to drop a soft plate over the entire toplate. The step does serve a purpose though. It is a place to bend against, for example, when I make a leaf, I fold it into the angle provided by the step, then finnish folding it on the top plate, then unfold it, leaving a nice ridge up the center. The same could be done with a hardy tool, but it is nice to have this option available, without slipping in a tool, then having to remove it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Einhorn Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Your anvil looks very nice. Personally, I would not put a step in front the horn. I don't use the cutting step area for either cutting or bending, as I would use other tools less inclined to be damaged and less costly for that purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazilla Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 nice DIY anvil. Any details on its construction and size? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dphigh Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 I was wondering if you could tell us how you made that anvil I must admit it is very nice! thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Nice job. One of the nicest homebuilt I have seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arftist Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 http://www.iforgeiron.com/forum/f90/heat-treating-my-homemade-anvil-14523/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avadon Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Looks really good. Looks really wide, or is that just the camera angle. How come you opted to make an anvil? Just for practice? It almost looks like a Nimba Titan from the side. I would not add a step if it was me. Use it first and then decide if it's something your missing. I'd prefer not to take away from the face. A+ Job.... why don't you post the specs when you get it all up and mounted and finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrankow Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 You want your bragging rights written on the side so in 200 years when someone sees it they know! Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downsfish Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 so far it looks like it's overwhelming, no step, that's great 'cause I think it'll make it a lot easier to make. Gazilla and dphigh- arftist put in the first thread giving the details about it just ask if you want more. Avadon-it's the only one i've ever used/ had/ or made so I didn't notice wide. I work in a steel mill and sometimes the nights get pretty boring. So I typically find something to keep me occupied, usually it's for them but sometimes it's for me. It started as part of a 5 1/2" X 28' billet that was scrapped. I milled out the hardy hole then welded a piece of 3/4" plate on the side and I ended up with 6 1/4". This time I'm going to drill a 1" hole for the hardy and drive a drift thru it, just like a really big hammer. Well that's the plan anyway, seems kind of backward that my first attempt at drifting will be 5", but if I can do that everything else should be easy. This time I'll try to remember progress pics. Phil-great idea I'll come up with something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrose Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 want to make one for me i'll pay ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downsfish Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 markrose- thanks for the vote of confidence but I don't think my quality or quantity is quite ready for production, one small success doesn't really equate to competence, hence my signature. If however this one turns out like I see it in my mind, ABSOFRIKINLUTELY, I'll do just about anything for a buck these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downsfish Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 I had time last night for the first few cuts, it starts out as a 5 1/2" x 32" billet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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