I got my new anvil today! She is a beauty, all 460#'s of her. I fabbed the stand out of one inch plate, and used 3/8 wall square tube with 1/2 inch plate at the feet of the stand. I set the anvil on the stand and tapped her with a hammer, the ring was the loudest i have ever heard, almost unbearable! I put a layer of silicone caulk down before i placed her in her final resting place, i couldn't believe how much the ring dissipated! I am so excited to get out there this weekend and play.

Nice, you will be surprised at how a large anvil feels its almost like they strike back. I guess you found that 1 inch plate huh?

Congratulations dad, shes a beauty.

Looks awesome Brian! In my book, those Fontaninis are some of the nicest looking anvils made.

That side shelf and the sheer size remind me a bit of an aircraft carrier.

Thanks everyone. Phillip, that made me laugh out loud! Clinton, yes, the one inch plate was given to me by a great guy at Gold Coast Erectors in Camarillo, ca. I did spend a little bit banging some hot iron, and it is an amazing difference. Steve Fontanini is a super nice guy, and i was literally shocked when i first got a look at this anvil in person, he does an amazing job finishing them. Mark, i too am of the opinion that these are some of the most beautiful anvils made.

Great lookin avnil. I know a piece of rubber mat work great for taking away the sound as well. This just proves the point - The only difference between men and boys is the price of their toys!!! Have fun and enjoy!!

wow i love your shop when i get rich and fmus im gonna own a huge shop and huge anvil and play around in it lol

Thanks Joshua! I'm not rich, i just have an understanding wife, and a good tax return this year! That anvil is worth every penny.

Kewl Beans! Now don't wear it out in the first year! Something like what you have there is what I had in mind until I got my PW about 7 miles from my shop. That sure is one shiny beautiful anvil! Congradulations!
Robert

Stunning, The rest of your shop ain't too shabby either!
Regards Ian

I'm gonna have to have one of those. Well as soon as I get on another big job.

That is a great looking anvil. I have heard they are cast right up the road from me in Phoenix. Does anyone know if this is true?

a great big beauty, want to trade TWO smaller London patterns for that one?

Congrats! I look forward to seeing the work you turn out on it.
I find that fine tools inspire me to do the best work possible and an anvil this nice would surely take my motivation up a notch or two.Knowing you it`ll do the same for you too.
Glad to see it happen for you.

Congrats! I look forward to seeing the work you turn out on it.
I find that fine tools inspire me to do the best work possible and an anvil this nice would surely take my motivation up a notch or two.Knowing you it`ll do the same for you too.
Glad to see it happen for you


Thanks Bob. That means alot coming from you.

Old n rusty, not a chance! I still have my 148 lb hay budden, top half is tool steel!

Hwii, I don't know where they are cast, but I do know the prices are going up. What amazed me was that steve shipped this anvil on a Monday and it was at the shipping hub by Friday! That's quick considering it changed trucks twice.

Hwii, I don't know where they are cast, but I do know the prices are going up. What amazed me was that steve shipped this anvil on a Monday and it was at the shipping hub by Friday! That's quick considering it changed trucks twice.

So YOU got the last one at the old pricing :-)

Congratulations on your addition.

Nice anvil for sure Brian!

One day, I'm going to drive up there and come home with one of his anvils....I want the little brother to yours.

Enjoy that anvil, she is a beauty.

Well you better get that first ding out of the way so you can get to work and make beautiful things you can post on the site here. Congrats on a fablulous piece of steel. I have a serious case of anvil envy. :D

Thanks guys. I wish i had some time off to play. Unfortunately i am starting a new sports complex for the USC Trojans tomorrow, its gonna have an underground football field! Pretty crazy design. I am not looking a gift horse in the mouth though, i am stoked to have job security for the next eight months! Gonna have to play hard on the weekends. My wife already commented that now she will never see me at all! Thanks for all the kind words.
Brian

Thanks guys. I wish i had some time off to play. Unfortunately i am starting a new sports complex for the USC Trojans tomorrow, its gonna have an underground football field! Pretty crazy design. I am not looking a gift horse in the mouth though, i am stoked to have job security for the next eight months! Gonna have to play hard on the weekends. My wife already commented that now she will never see me at all! Thanks for all the kind words.
Brian

That sounds like a cool project Brian. Do you know of any of the design details? Is it mostly structural slab and wall work or...?

I think we are about to be awarded a large civil project for a new potash mine site. The main part of the project is foundations for 2 headframes (what will be the tallest headframes in the world)and a 1000 foot long box-tunnel. There will be about 25,000 yards of concrete placed in around 10 months. It will be a very cool project.

Well Mark, this one won't be that big, only 1500 tons of rebar. All reinforced concrete walls, slabs, and multi-strand cable reinforced transfer girders to provide clear space with no supports in the way on the football field. Will be a challenging project, i am the foreman running the steel on the job, a ton of responsibility. It doesn't help that it is Tutor Saliba who is the contractor, they aren't nice to work with.
That mine job sounds like a big one!
Brian

Put those rebar cut offs to good use Brian & Mark!







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PS Brian, I have anvil envy.