jw223 Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Hi guys- I have a question: I am looking for an Anvil to use at work in the sheet metal shop. Would one of those 100# Russian anvils be ok for sheet metal forming? I hate the thought of someone beating up one of my good anvils, and it would basicly be one of the "shop tools". I know that sheet metal forming stakes are not hardened, and dent easily if not used correctly. Would I be better off to get a chunk of steel and some pipe to form on? Most of the work would be cold, but very light gauge metal. Any thoughts? JW- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainely,Bob Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Use a hardwood stump.Cheap,easy to shape and if you wear it out you can burn it in the wood stove and make another one quickly. Make some wood mallets/hammers while you`re at it,you`ll need them if you`re doing sheet metal work. Need a big rounded anvil? Go to goodwill and buy an old bowling ball. Pass on the ASO,they make good door stops and yard art but not much else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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