BRad704 Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 My aunt has a friend that works for the local railroad. She got him to cut this 13.5" piece for me, and she got an 8" piece for herself to use in jewelry making. The hammer is just for size comparison overall... Next is to get a couple of firebricks and build my small knife forge... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dablacksmith Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 looks like your set ta go!!!!get er hot now and hit it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jreed Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 That will do. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRad704 Posted December 29, 2010 Author Share Posted December 29, 2010 So which side should I be hitting? I have heard people mount them upright, upside down and even on end... I think I'll keep it upright and bolt it to a solid 4x4 base or a stump if I can get one from my dad... Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweany Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 Stand it on end, that way there is more mass under the hammer,better rebound. Here are some idea's http://www.anvilfire.com/21centbs/planfile/ look under index of avil making. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRad704 Posted December 30, 2010 Author Share Posted December 30, 2010 That link has WAY more information than I ever needed... I don't intend on "making" an anvil out of this piece, but instead just using it as is. I have a few people telling me to use it upright, and others saying on end... I guess I'll just try both ways and see what I like better... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marksnagel Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 BRad, you have answered your own question. You alone know what you will be using it for and by trial you will determine which way is best for you. Good luck with your new anvil. My first anvil was a piece of track like yours followed by a coupler knuckle from a train car. At the time, both served their purpose. Mark<>< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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